Facility Worker II

PowerSouth Energy Cooperative; Andalusia (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental

Vision Insurance

Pension Plan

401(k) Match

Life Benefits

Disability benefits

Paid Holidays

Paid Leave

Job summary

PowerSouth Energy Cooperative in Andalusia, AL seeks a Facility Worker II in the Substation O&M Department to perform maintenance and repair across transmission, substation, telecom, and generation sites. The role requires driving and operating heavy equipment, with safety as a core value.

The position supports power system reliability by assisting crews with infrastructure upkeep and facility improvements. CDL eligibility within 18 months is required; a valid driver's license is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Capable of performing laborious duties and operating motorized equipment.
• Must be able to obtain a CDL within 18 months; applicants must be 21+.

Responsibilities

• Maintains, constructs, and repairs transmission, substation, telecom, and generation equipment.
• Operates heavy equipment such as tractors, backhoes, and front-end loaders to perform repairs.
• Performs groundskeeping and general facility maintenance for related sites.
• Assists with fencing, culverts, conduits, control buildings, painting, and other infra work.

Job description

Facility Worker II
(Substation O&M Department)

PowerSouth Energy Cooperative, headquartered in Andalusia, AL, is a generation and transmission (G&T) electric cooperative with 22 distribution members - 18 electric distribution systems and four municipal electric systems - in Alabama and northwest Florida. PowerSouth's member systems provide power to end-use consumers across 51 counties in Alabama and 10 counties in Florida.

PowerSouth's most important asset is a workforce of more than 560 men and women at nine PowerSouth locations. Safety is PowerSouth's number one core value, and its employees set the bar for safety excellence and have achieved an impressive safety record.

JOB SUMMARY & MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

The purpose of this position is to provide miscellaneous maintenance and repair activities at transmission, substation, telecommunication, and generation sites and facilities and to provide assistance to PowerSouth maintenance and construction crews. The incumbent must possess a valid driver's license. The incumbent must be capable of performing laborious duties, operating motorized vehicles and equipment and providing assistance to other substation and transmission personnel. The incumbent must be able to obtain CDL within eighteen (18) months (must be 21 to obtain CDL).

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs and assists others with performing maintenance, construction, and repair of transmission, substation, telecommunication, and generation equipment and facilities.
• Operates heavy equipment such as tractors, backhoes, and front-end loaders in making repairs to transmission, substation, telecommunication, and generation facilities, including being able to transport equipment to the job site.
• Performs groundskeeping maintenance and repair duties for transmission, substation, telecommunication, and generation facilities.
• Performs miscellaneous maintenance and repairs for transmission, substation, telecommunication, and generation facilities such as fencing, culverts, conduits, control buildings, and other facility infrastructure. Performs preparation and painting of transmission, substation, telecommunications, and generation facility equipment, structures, and apparatus.

BENEFITS:

• Medical and Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Pension Plan funded 100% by the company
• 401(k) Plan with up to 5% employer match
• Group Life Benefits
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Personal and Sick Leave
• Educational Assistance

Employment is subject to a negative drug screen, background check, and completion of a comprehensive application for employment.

EOE, including disability/vets