Right-of-Way Technician

Description:

Right of Way Technician I,

Location:

Greenville, AL

Department:
Construction

Wage/Hour Status:
Exempt Non-Exempt

Summary:

This position requires judgement to comply with instructions and standard procedures. Is responsible for inspecting, trimming, pruning, and removing trees, and vegetation that interfere with electric distribution power lines, substations, and utility rights-of-way. This position helps maintain safe, reliable electrical service by ensuring vegetation complies with utility clearance standards while following industry safety regulations. Assist linemen in the construction, maintenance, and repair of electrical distribution system.

Reports to:

Special Projects Manager Titles

Supervised:
None

• According to safety guidelines and visually inspecting for safe conditions, this position uses tractors, bushhogs, chain saws, pole saws and other handheld tools to clear trees, brush and shrubs from under distribution lines, as well as delimbing small trees. May apply herbicides to control brush and small trees in ROW. As needed, assist linemen with installing transformers, lightening arrestors, cutouts, crossarms, insulators, switches, and switch gear.
  
  Identifies primary and secondary voltage on a circuit and assists in replacing fuses in transformers and clearing faulted circuits and systems. Sets, aligns and frames poles according to RUS standards. Handles cables, digs pole and anchor holes, sets anchors, etc. to assist line crews.
• As needed, operates vehicles to ensure proper placement at the job site, including but not limited to bucket trucks, digger trucks, etc. Utilizes the bucket to install pole top material on deenergized lines; hang transformers. Connect services using the proper connectors based on wire size and combinations. Identifies primary and secondary pole top assemblies.
• Maintains company vehicles, equipment, and tools in good working order. Performs preventative maintenance on tools by sharpening blades, replacing handles, sprockets, chains, etc. as required. Washing trucks are required. Performs flagman duties and traffic control to protect employees and the public from injury. Operates radio communication equipment, abiding by Cooperative rules.
• Explain to members, as needed, the Cooperative’s policies and procedures related to right-of-way clearance. Handles complaints or problems with courtesy and tact and refers members to supervisor as needed. Ensures the work site is clean and free from debris following completed work. Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

High School diploma or GED required. Acceptable performance in lineman school preferred or ability to complete course upon hire.

Experience:

Must be able to obtain a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License and DOT Medical Card within six months of hire date. Experience in working in a logging environment preferred. Functional

Competencies:

Problem solving, mechanical aptitude, troubleshooting, critical thinking, flexibility, judgment, decision making, active listening skills, affective communication skills, time management, teamwork, member service, patience.

Work Schedule Requirements:
Must be willing to work non-duty hours, including overtime, holidays, and weekends in emergency situations. Must be willing to work as a “B” person on standby. Must be able to obtain 60% participation on call-out duty. Must be willing to travel overnight occasionally for training. Special Requirements:
Must be willing to participate in specialized training as requested. Must be able to successfully complete the lineman apprenticeship program, which includes becoming a qualified climber & proficiently demonstrating the ability to perform pole top and bucket rescue at height up to 65 feet. Must be able to perform first aid and CPR as needed.

Must reside within 35 minutes of the Greenville office.

Essential Physical and Mental Requirements Physical Demands:
Continuous (>70%) Frequent (40-69%) Occasional (15-39%) Rarely (up to 15%) Standing:
Continuous (>70%) Walking:
Continuous (>70%) Bending:
Continuous (>70%) Crouching:
Continuous (>70%) Climbing:
Frequent(40-69%) Pushing/Pulling:
Frequent(40-69%)…