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About the Position :

We are currently seeking an experienced Equipment Operator at our Buffalo location, with a starting hourly rate of $52.26. With the ability to travel extensively to job sites within 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 :

Must have a valid CDL A

Must possess a NYS Crane Operators License with the ability to obtain licenses in other states as deemed necessary

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) is required.

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 have a valid drivers license.

Must successfully pass pre-employment validated company test(s)

Salary :

$52.26 / 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 an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience, and expertise. We foster a culture of inclusion that drives employee engagement to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve. National Grid is proud to be an affirmative action employer. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to join the National Grid team.