Equipment Operator L1-2
Con EdisonAbout the role
- Learn and apply rigging and crane terminology, including hand signals, load weight estimation, center of gravity, load control, sling angles, tensions, equipment capacities, and crane configurations.
- Read and interpret crane load charts and safely operate rigging and lifting equipment.
- Safely operate and maintain hand and power tools required for assigned work.
- Perform basic reading, writing, and mathematical calculations necessary to complete job functions.
- Load, unload, transport, and properly secure materials on Commercial Motor Vehicles within Con Edisons service territory.
- Perform pickup and delivery of materials throughout the service territory.
- High School Diploma/GED
- High School Diploma/GED
- Ability to obtain required qualifications and certifications for the assigned support role within six (6) months of appointment as an Equipment Operator L1-2.
- Experience operating forklifts in support of material handling operations.
- Experience performing rigging and supporting crane operations.
- Possession of a valid New York State Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Class B, or equivalent, is a requirement of the position.
- Possession of a valid New York State Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Class A, or equivalent, is preferred.
- Possession of additional commercial drivers license endorsements, including Tanker, Bus, and Hazardous Materials, is preferred.
- Ability to obtain higher New York City and/or New York State crane operator licenses and/or additional CDL classes or endorsements required for promotional opportunities.
- Driver's License Required
- Commercial Driver's License (CDL) - Class B 180 Days Required
- Other: Forklift Operator 180 Days Preferred
- Other: Backhoe Operator 180 Days Preferred
- Other: ITS Task 70/71 180 Days Preferred
- Ability to respond to system emergencies
- Able to work in all weather conditions, i.e. excessive heat and/or cold
- Perform heavy manual labor, i.e. push, pull, and lift up to 50lbs
- Ability to carry tools and materials when climbing ladders and scaffolds, and entering confined spaces
- Ability to work in adverse conditions that include, noise, confined spaces, and high elevations
- Ability to work on elevated platforms, scaffolds, catwalks, roofs, and/or other equipment
- Ability to work in inclement weather and adverse conditions (i.e., excessive heat, cold, noise, confined spaces)
- Ability to use hand tools and operate heavy machinery, i.e. jackhammers
- Unload materials from delivery vehicles and deliver equipment and materials to various operating facilities
- Ability to travel to company locations to work on storm restoration and heat contingencies
- The selected candidate will be assigned a System Emergency Assignment (i.e., an emergency response role) and will be expected to work non-business hours during emergencies, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Ability to work overtime as required.
- Ability to work at elevations of up to ninety (90) feet.
Mission Statement:
Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison), Orange & Rockland Utilities (O&R), and Consolidated Edison Transmission (CET) employees are required to follow health, safety, and environmental policies, EEO, Standards of Business Conduct, and all other applicable company policy and procedures. We all share a responsibility to advance the company’s mission by excelling at our three corporate priorities – safety of our people and the public, operational excellence in all that we do, and ensuring the best possible customer experience.
Benefits:
We are dedicated to supporting the physical, mental, and financial health of our employees and their families. This commitment extends beyond the workplace to foster personal growth and holistic wellbeing. Our life-changing rewards package includes:
- Rich medical & pharmacy benefits, including vision benefits <
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