Equipment Operator

About the Position:

We are presently seeking Equipment Operator C for an opening in Albany, NY. In addition to a starting wage of $53.86 per hour, we offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, life insurance, 401(k) plan, vacation, tuition assistance and more.

We are currently seeking an experienced Equipment Operator with the ability to travel extensively to job sites with in the National Grid territory. We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, life insurance, 401(k), vacation, tuition assistance and more.

Job Responsibilities:

• Operate a tractor trailer with high/low bed trailers and load/unload heavy equipment or materials.
• Operate heavy equipment on or around energized conductors; i.e. backhoe excavator, bull dozer, truck crane, conventional crane, assorted tracked vehicles, and Transmission conductor installation machinery.
• Installation/removal of utility poles, excavating roadways, digging utility pole holes, installing and running conductor, delivering material and equipment.
• Respond to emergency calls during off hours which may require overnight stays and perform duties in adverse conditions.
• Operate a crane utilizing a man basket near energized conductors.
• Ability to operate equipment in various environmental conditions in a transmission right of way.
• Perform manual labor or other duties as directed by supervision and operate in a team environment.

Job Qualifications:

• Need to possess an unrestricted Class A Driver's License with an air brake endorsement and a Medical Examiners Certificate required.
• Need to possess a class B NYS Crane Operators License with the ability to obtain licenses in other states as deemed necessary required (Class A NYS Crane License is preferred).
• Must have a minimum of 3.5 years of experience driving and operating heavy equipment similar to equipment used by National Grid Transmission Line Services (i.e. mobile cranes, track-laying tractors and associated equipment).
• Ability to obtain Hazardous Material and a Class M endorsement.
• Ability to obtain a Certified Escort License for oversized loads.
• Ability to drive all types of vehicles and equipment in adverse conditions, in a safe manner.
• Ability and willingness to work different schedules, on holidays and weekends and overtime as required.
• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Must successfully pass pre-employment validated company test(s) and participate in an outside demonstration of job skills.
• Must have a valid drivers license with a safe driving history that meets National Grids Safe Driver Policy

Note: External Employees hired into the Distribution Equipment Operator job series after the effective date of the MOA will be required to remain in the department for a period of (7) years

Salary:

$53.86/Hr

Please be advised that due to the nature of this position, incumbents are subject to federal Drug & Alcohol safety regulations governing US Department of Transportation ("DOT") covered positions, including the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and Pipeline Hazardous Material Safety Administration (PHMSA). As such, the Company’s testing programs and policies regarding the use of federally prohibited drugs or alcohol, for recreational or medical purposes, will remain in effect for these safety-sensitive, DOT covered positions.

Many of the terms and conditions of employment for this position are defined by a collective bargaining agreement that the Company has with a local union.  Newly hired employees are bound by the terms of the collective bargaining agreement as well as other agreements between the Company and the local union.

National Grid utilizes an assessment that evaluates the job qualifications/characteristics using AI or statistically based scoring. For more information, please view NYC Local Law 144.

National Grid is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of protected class. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. National Grid maintains affirmative action programs for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

Our employment practices are designed to ensure that all individuals are treated fairly and with respect throughout the hiring process and during employment. National Grid complies with all applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, and we encourage a culture of respect for all.