Right of Way Worker

Ozarks Electric , headquartered in Fayetteville, Arkansas with offices in Springdale, Arkansas, Stilwell, and Westville Oklahoma incorporated in 1938, is a member-owned electric cooperative, serving more than 90,000 meters across nine counties in Northwest Arkansas and Northeast Oklahoma.

Ozarks provides its employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive wages, fully paid medical and dental coverage for both you and your dependents, a defined benefit pension plan, and a 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions. Additionally, we provide paid time off, nine paid holidays, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, and tuition reimbursement.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS :

EDUCATION:

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.

EXPERIENCE:

Three to six months related experience is preferred.

JOB KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

Must be able to use and adapt to changing technology utilized by the company for the position. Must possess or be able to obtain Class A driver's license within twelve months of hire date.

MAJOR JOB TASKS:

• Perform all forms of vegetation management necessary for the safe and reliable delivery of electric and fiber services to the membership
• Completes all training and certifications needed to perform daily duties safely and efficiently.
• Enroll and complete all year one curriculum and on the job training requirements within the right of way apprenticeship program.
• Maintains and cares for tools, equipment and material assigned to vehicles. Loads and unloads trucks.
• Operates certain types of vehicles and associated equipment. Complies with all traffic laws, safety rules, regulations and practices.
• Report any unsafe conditions observed.
• Obtain Electrical Hazard Awareness Program Certification within three months of hire date.
• Obtain Class A CDL within twelve months of hire date.
• Complete annual tree top rescue utilizing approved industry climbing techniques.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities.

The Right-of-Way Worker shall be required to perform any other duties assigned to fulfill the objectives of the Cooperative.

EXTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS:

• Consumer-Members: Courteously answers member inquiries and, if unable to do so, directs them to the appropriate person, making every effort to increase their understanding and acceptance of the Cooperative's plans, policies and programs.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess or be able to obtain a valid Class A commercial driver's license without violations that would prohibit insurability.
• Must be able to operate assigned equipment including trucks, skid steer, chain saw, chipper, etc.
• Must be able to learn and apply information from technical manuals in the completion of duties. Must be able adapt and use different forms of technology used for the position. Must be able to complete reports and other paperwork and perform mathematical calculations. Must become familiar with the National Electrical Safety Code, ANSI standards for the position and cooperative safety procedures. Must be able to deal with a variety of people in varying situations with tact and diplomacy.
• Regularly exposed to all kinds of weather conditions. Irregular hours may include nights, weekends and holidays. Some overtime may be required. Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, risk of electrical shock and loud noise levels. Occasionally exposed to vibration.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to perform all activities listed in the job description with or without reasonable accommodation. Frequently lifts materials and equipment weighing up to fifty pounds. Occasionally lifts and moves up to 100 pounds. Trims trees, works around noisy equipment and visually inspects work for safe conditions.
• The physical activities and environmental characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.

SUPERVISES:

• NONE

Ozarks Electric is an EOE/AA/W/M/VETERAN/Disability employer