Transmission Crane Operator
- Work safely while performing new construction, maintenance, or repair work of energized and de-energized overhead work.
- String overhead wire.
- Set poles and anchors.
- Assists with installing transformers, lightening arrestors, cutouts, cross arms, insulators, switches, and switchgear.
- Assists in replacing fuses in transformers and clears faulted circuits and systems.
- Frequently works with energized high voltage systems requiring skill and care to protect the lives of themselves and others.
- Maintains company vehicles, equipment, and tools in good working order.
- Capable of checking voltage on transformers.
- Understands flag and tag procedures.
- Capable of installing and removing a service.
- Capable of properly inspecting rubber goods and PPE.
- Understands when to wear personnel protective equipment.
- Capable of creating and using a hand line.
- Understands how and when to use Kellum grips.
- Able to identify different types of materials used in line work.
- Willingness to glove/work high voltage transmission lines.
- Maintains company vehicles, equipment, and tools in good working order.
- Understands proper use of company radio.
- Understands operation of heavy equipment.
- Understand basic rigging, hand lines, and lineman knot tying.
- Understand the proper use and maintenance of hand tools.