Right-of-Way Worker; Tree Trimmer​/Line Clearance

Energy and Utilities

The Energy Cooperative, headquartered in Newark, Ohio, serves over 72,000 electric, natural gas and propane members throughout east-central Ohio. As a non-profit cooperative, we are member-owned and controlled by the members we serve. We are committed to serving our members safe, high quality energy services at a reasonable price. We believe in our employees and strive to provide fair, honest and equal treatment with a commitment to training, education, and opportunity for advancement in a safe and secure environment.

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance Programs for Employee, Spouse and Children
• Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid Time-Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Traditional 401(k) and Roth 401(k)
• Retirement Pension Plan
• Education Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program

We are currently looking to fill the position of Right-of-Way Worker based at our Utica, OH Service Center. This full-time, non-exempt position is responsible for safe operation of vehicles and equipment to assist line crews in the construction, maintenance and operation of overhead and underground lines by clearing and maintaining right-of-ways. Work is performed under general supervision and is checked by observation to ensure compliance with all safety standards and regulations.

• Support and incorporate the Cooperative’s Mission, Vision and Values in personal and professional behavior and decisions; models enthusiastic behavior.
• Comply with all Cooperative policies, procedures, goals and objectives and meets attendance and punctuality guidelines.
• Understand, observe and enforce the cooperative’s safety and security procedures and reports potentially unsafe conditions to department supervisor and/or safety department personnel.
• Climb and/or fell trees in order to remove branches which are interfering or have the potential to interfere with electric power lines. Mow, trim, cut or spray as is necessary to clear right-of-way. Dispose of waste and brush appropriately.
• Safely operate a chain saw and other cutting equipment required to perform right-of-way clearance. Operate other equipment such as company vehicle, brush chipper, Ariel bucket truck, skid steer and tractor and observe all safety practices.
• Treat members and the general public with respect and display professional and courteous member relations. Notify homeowners when right-of-way crews are working in a given area through the placement of door knockers or other approved notification methods approved by the cooperative.
• Properly place appropriate road signs, traffic cones, barricades and rotating beacons along the right-of-way on highways and roads and flag traffic when required.
• Perform work after regular working hours and on Saturdays, Sundays, and company-observed holidays and respond quickly to all outage and emergency situations when requested.
• Performs other related work in addition to other duties as may be assigned.

• Experience and
  
  Education:
  
  High school diploma or equivalent GED, one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Must be able to perform Ariel rescue and bucket rescue techniques, or successfully complete within one year of employment.
• Certificates, Licenses and Training:
  Must possess and maintain a valid state of Ohio, Class A, Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and good driving record, or have the ability to obtain within six months of employment. Must be trained and certified in CPR and First Aid. Ability to attend meetings and/or training seminars when requested.
• Language and Interpersonal
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to read and comprehend documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals and apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form. Ability to write simple correspondence and completed required paperwork. Ability to effectively present information to others when needed.
• Other
  
  Skills and Abilities:
  
  Ability to work with minimal supervision and work well with other employees and/or contractors. Ability to safely utilize the use of tools, power and non-power, commonly used in the trimming and spraying of trees and foliage. Knowledge of knot tying and rigging. Knowledge of hazardous…