Transmission Equipment Operator I
Austin, TX 
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Posted 14 days ago
Job Description

This position is for an LCRA Transmission Equipment Operator that is part of a 15 man Transmission Structural crew that works throughout central Texas. This position will report to a crew leader and will be under the guidance of a construction supervisor. The team travels to project sites on a weekly basis and project durations can last from days to months.

This posting is for an entry level position, but candidates with relevant experience will be considered for a higher level position.

You will be trusted to:

At an entry level - or with relevant experience - operates equipment in support of Transmission construction and maintenance projects. Equipment may include scrapers, bulldozers, cranes, boom trucks, trench diggers and/or transport equipment.
- Operates equipment as assigned for construction projects.
- Maintains equipment. Inspects, cleans, adjusts, lubricates, and makes minor adjustments and repairs on the equipment or may make arrangements for major repairs and overhaul as needed.
- Participates in training to gain greater knowledge of procedures, tools, and safe equipment operation pertinent to assigned work area.
- Transports heavy equipment (e.g., backhoe, dump truck, small excavator and large excavator).
- Loads, hauls and unloads various equipment.
- Assists and/or directs lower level employees (such as helpers and temporary workers) in the practice of afe and proper use of tools and equipment.
- Interprets and follows all safety departmental policies and procedures.
- Maintains understanding and compliance of permitted loads.
- Performs work by traveling independently or with a small crew to various locations (substations, power plants, water systems, etc.) as scheduled.

This general overview only includes essential functions of the job and does not imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instruction and to perform any other job-related duties requested by supervisor or management.

You qualify with:

- Zero or more years of experience in operating large equipment, such as bulldozers, backhoes, excavators, cranes, tractor trailers, farm equipment or other machinery.

You are a great fit with:

- Class A Texas commercial driver's license or equivalent from another state

You gain:

- Competitive salary & medical, dental, vision and legal insurance

- Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave

- 401(k) match up to 8% that includes a student loan 401(k) contribution program option

- Life and disability insurance

- Wellness program including wellness incentive

- Extensive learning & development programs

And more - all to create a compelling and rewarding work environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

LCRA provides equal employment opportunities and a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at LCRA are based on business need, job requirement and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal and state legal requirements governing nondiscrimination in employment.

 

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Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
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