Starting Wage from $17.98/hour
(Pay range varies with experience)
- Drives/operates ROW vehicles and equipment as necessary to safely and efficiently complete tasks and projects.
- Performs daily inspection and maintenance of chainsaws and safety equipment;must be able to safely and efficiently operate supervisor in the event of safety hazards.
- Performs right of way clearing duties to include the following: bucket work climbing work ground clearing cutting chipping piling burning and other disposal of brush.
- Cuts danger trees and has the ability to rope and direct trees away from hazards; able to work in bucket truck under supervision of an operator helping trim or remove debris in order to provide adequate clearance.
- Inspects right of way in front of equipment to flag obstacles. (i.e.: phone pedestals guy wire water and gas meters etc..
- Performs traffic control duties around work area as needed and abides by all state and federal D.O.T. and local regulations.
- Must understand general safety rules and policies and promote good relations with other crew members patron cooperatives and the general public.
- Reports work related problems material or supply needs and equipment to crew Foreman.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- In pursuant of the Arkansas Medical Act 593 this position is a designated safetysensitive position according to AECC/AECI standards and processes.
- As a condition of employment this position requires a postoffer preemployment Fitness for Duty Exam and DOT Physical.
- A valid drivers license is required.
- Able to work in outside or inside working environment wherein there are potentially hazardous working conditions and lifethreatening situations exist (fire chemical moving mechanical parts electrical sources fumes airborne particles heights dangerous people etc..
- Able to work in extreme heat or cold
- Able to work in extremely loud areas
- Able to perform highly repetitive and physical functions
- Must be able to travel to various locations and stay overnight as required to complete work assignments
- Due to our obligation to provide continuous reliable electric service to our customers the ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance and the ability to work outside your regularly scheduled hours when necessary is an essential function of the job.
- Training specified in 29 CFR 1910.269(a)1(i)(E)
- Laceup 8inch minimum height work boots with a hardened toe differentiated heel and leather uppers. Boots must comply with ASTM Standard for Protective Footwear ASTM F2413
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Commercial Applicator Technician
- Class A or B CDL License
- Temporary Traffic Control Certification
BENEFITS
- Per Diem
- 4/10 Schedule (MondayThursday)
- 401(k) with 10 DollarforDollar Company Match
- Health Dental and Vision Insurance
- 9 Paid holidays 2 Floating holidays
- Educational assistance
- Paid Time Off
- Shortterm disability
- Longterm disability
- Free & confidential Employee Assistance Program
EEO/AA/M/F/VETS/DISABLED
Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation and Arkansas Electric Cooperatives Inc. are Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability protected veteran status age or any other protected category.