Independent Contractor, Storm Wire Down Coordinator

Kle; Detroit (MI); Sur place; USD 21 000 - 39 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

A utility response service is seeking independent contractors in Detroit, MI to join their storm response team. Responsibilities include evaluating wire down areas, reporting through Microsoft Teams, and ensuring public safety during storms. This role is ideal for those with flexible schedules, offering an opportunity for retirees, students, and part-time workers. Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license and meet various safety checks.

Qualifications

• Must have a vehicle in safe operating condition.
• Ability to respond immediately to calls/texts.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
• Must be able to pass a drug test.
• Must complete a satisfactory background check.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must use a working smartphone for text and Microsoft Teams.

Responsabilités

• Assist in utility storm response efforts.
• Assess wire down areas and report findings.
• Communicate with the public during storm events.
• Help make the area safe and support utility storm response efforts.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Assessment abilities

Ability to work on flexible schedules

Smartphone & Teams use

Background check

Outils

Microsoft Teams

Description du poste

Independent Contractor, Storm Wire Down Coordinator
Greater Detroit, MI

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

KLE is creating a list of independent contractors who wish to be added to our on-call storm response team. Individuals on the team will be called out to assist in our utility storm response efforts and will be acting as independent contractors (1099, non-W-2, very limited hours). When a callout is announced, you can accept or reject at will. Your responsibilities during storm events include assessment of wire down areas, reporting through Microsoft Teams and text chatbot, communicating with the public, and assisting in making the area safe. Great for people with flexible schedules who are able to attend training and pass a competency exam. People with flexible schedules include retirees, college students, teachers, firefighters, law enforcement, and part-time workers. This role is dependent on many factors, including our company’s role in assisting utilities in responding to storms. We offer no guarantee that individuals chosen for this role will ever be called to mobilize on our behalf.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have a vehicle in safe operating condition to travel throughout southeast Michigan
• Ability to respond immediately to calls/texts from our company to mobilize
• Must have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record
• Must be able to pass a drug test
• Must be able to complete a satisfactory background check
• Must be 18 years or older
• Must be able to use a working smartphone for text and the Microsoft Teams application