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Line Clearance Technician

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Job Description - Line Clearance Technician


All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability status, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

PAY DETAILS
This is an hourly non-exempt position listed at $21.39/hour.

BENEFITS
Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance. Vacation and Sick leave accruals. Paid Holidays. Tuition Assistance. 401k & Retirement/Pension Plans. Flexible Benefit Accounts. 


SUMMARY DESCRIPTION
Performs effective and efficient right-of-way clearing in a safe manner and according to the system's requirements as a vital part of the maintenance program to ensure uninterrupted electric service to the membership.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
A.  Reports to the Line Clearance Crew Foreman
B.  Directs: None

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Operates and maintains Right-of-Way equipment for ground and aerial trimming and uses pesticides to control weeds and woody plants for right-of-way control.
  • Clears Right-of-Way to REA Specifications.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Performs right-of-way clearing and trimming.
  • Performs daily truck inspections.
  • Operates the Right-Of-Way mowing equipment and bucket trimming equipment.
  • Learn and abide by all safety rules and regulations.
  • Repairs, maintains and inspects right-of-way equipment.
  • Serves after-hours calls when needed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
  • High School education, with prior experience as a equipment operator.
  • Must have a Class “A” NC Commercial Driver’s License with a good driving record.
  • Knows tree trimming specifications per REA Specifications.
  • Ability to perform outdoors, in adverse weather conditions for extended periods.
  • Ability to think clearly and must possess sound judgment abilities.
  • Ability to work for extended periods in confined areas.
  • Ability to use tools in rough terrain.
  • Ability to write in a clear legible manner.
  • Ability to perform maintenance on Right-Of-Way equipment.
  • Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and to request clarification when needed.
  • The ability to lift objects of various sizes and shapes weighing more than 25 pounds.
  • The ability to walk long distances over rough terrain for distances exceeding two miles.

ON THE JOB TRAINING

Provides employees with an overall exposure to equipment used and REA Specifications so the employee can move to Line Clearance Technician I or other positions of increasing responsibility.
Trains when Jones-Onslow EMC provides schools.
Documentation for promotion to Line Clearance Technician I will be based upon Performance Reviews and Merit Evaluations and a recommendation from the Foreman.


WORKING CONDITIONS

Normal working conditions outside of office building.  Regular working hours are from 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Thursday, except company observed holidays.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work
being performed by the person assigned to this position.  Principal duties and
responsibilities are intended to describe those functions that are essential to the
performance of this job, and “other” duties and responsibilities include those that are
considered incidental or secondary to the overall purpose of this job.

This Position Description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and
responsibilities assigned to this position.  Employees holding this position will be required
to perform any other job-related duties as requested by management.  All requirements
are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a
disability.
 
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