Location: West Plains,MO, USA
DescriptionStarting Wage from $20.34/hour +(Pay range varies with experience)Drives/operates ROW vehicles and equipment as necessary to safely and efficiently complete tasks and projectsPerforms daily inspection and maintenance of chainsaws and safety equipment; must be able to safely and efficiently operate chainsawsPerforms right of way clearing duties, to include the following: bucket work, climbing work, ground clearing, cutting, chipping, piling, burning, and other disposal of brushSafely operates mechanized trimmer to trim trees along right of way & stop work to notify supervisor in the event of safety hazardsPerforms preventative maintenance on equipment and keeps documentation of maintenance performedInspects ROW in front of equipment to flag obstacles (i.e. phone pedestals, guy wire, septic tanks/systems, water and gas lines/meters, etc.)Performs traffic control duties around work area as neededMust understand general safety rules and policies and promote good relations with other crew members, patron cooperatives, and the general publicMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSIn pursuant of the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Act 593, this position is a designated safety-sensitive position according to AECC/AECI standards and processesAs a condition of employment, this position requires a post-offer, pre-employment Fitness for Duty ExamAt least 3 months experience and/or trainingA valid driver's license is requiredAble to work in outside or inside working environment, wherein there are potentially hazardous working conditions and life-threatening situations exist (fire, chemical, moving mechanical parts, electrical sources, fumes, airborne particles, heights, dangerous people, etc.)Able to work in extreme heat or coldAble to work in extremely loud areasAble to perform highly repetitive and physical functionsMust be able to travel to various locations and stay overnight as required to complete work assignmentsDue 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 jobTraining specified in 29 CFR 1910.269(a)(1)(i)(E)Lace-up, 8-inch minimum height, work boots with a hardened toe, differentiated heel, and leather uppers. Boots must comply with ASTM Standard for Protective Footwear– ASTM F2413MINIMUM EXPERIENCEMechanized Trimmer Operator I - At least 3 months of experienceMechanized Trimmer Operator II - At least 1 year of experiencePREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSCommercial Applicator TechnicianClass A or B CDL LicenseTemporary Traffic ControlBENEFITSPer Diem4/10 Schedule (Monday-Thursday)401(k) with 10% Dollar-for-Dollar Company MatchHealth, Dental, and Vision Insurance9 Paid holidays + 2 Floating holidaysEducational assistancePaid Time OffShort-term disabilityLong-term disabilityFree & confidential Employee Assistance ProgramEEO/AA/M/F/VETS/DISABLEDShould you elect to apply for this position, AECC/AECI will review your qualifications. If after reviewing the qualifications and experience of all applicants, your skills and credentials meet our needs, someone from our organization may contact you. Please be advised that the time required to complete the applicant review process typically takes between 30 and 90 days but could extend beyond that. Once the position has been filled, all applicants will be notified via email.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.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)