Line Services Crewman (Vegetation Management)

Carroll Electric Cooperative Corporation; Pea Ridge (AR); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Carroll Electric Cooperative Corporation is seeking an apprentice lineman/trimmer to perform rights-of-way clearing and tree trimming. You will learn to use chainsaws, bucket trucks, and other vegetation management tools while completing required certifications.

The role includes on-call duties and safety-focused work in various weather conditions. The program emphasizes progression through apprenticeship within three years, with CDL training and CPR certification pursued as part of development

Qualifications

• Experience operating tools like chainsaws and large equipment.
• Must be willing to obtain Class A CDL within 12 months.
• Must obtain line-clearance tree trimmer qualifications within two years.
• Must learn to operate electronic mobile devices.
• Must complete an apprenticeship program by year three.
• CPR certification is required or planned.

Responsibilities

• Safely perform clearing or re-clearing of rights of way and tree trimming.
• Cooperate with landowners to maintain relations.
• Attend safety and other meetings and participate actively.
• Operate right-of-way tools and equipment safely and maintenance.
• Climb trees and poles as qualified, including pole-top rescue.
• Support line crews during normal operations and outages as assigned.

Skills

Tree trimming experience

Learning ability

Safety awareness

Ability to operate electronic devices

Education

Apprenticeship training, within 3 years

CPR certification planned or pursued

Tools

Chainsaws

Woodchippers

Bucket trucks

Job description

PURPOSE

• To provide maximum service to the members and cooperative by efficiently performing work in connection with the clearing and re-clearing of rights of way and assisting other functions of line services.


• To provide a plan of development under which an employee may advance in an orderly manner through the various degrees of apprenticeship.

RELATIONSHIPS

• Reports to Vegetation Management Foreman, as assigned.


• Directs - none.


• Cooperates or coordinates with all persons both within and outside the cooperative as deemed necessary to carry out the responsibilities of the position.

QUALIFICATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Experience operating tools, chainsaws, and large equipment is preferred. Quick learning abilities are accepted in lieu of experience.


• Must have (or be willing and able to obtain within 12 months of employment) a Class A commercial driver's license.


• Must have (or be willing and able to obtain within two years of employment) the qualifications of a line-clearance tree trimmer.


• Must have (or be willing and able to learn) the ability to efficiently and accurately operate electronic mobile devices.


• Requires ability and willingness to complete an apprenticeship training program by the end of the third year.


• Requires willingness and ability to obtain and maintain a CPR Certification and learn other life‑saving techniques.


• Requires willingness and ability to work in a wide variety of environmental conditions, including but not limited to heat, cold, rain, snow/ice, etc.


• Requires willingness and ability to participate in the on-call and call-out schedules, and Emergency Response Plan, and promptly respond outside of normal working hours.


• Requires willingness to reside within a radius prescribed by management.


• Requires willingness and ability to work in a wide variety of positions and postures, including but not limited to aloft, overhead, bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, pushing, pulling, and twisting.


• Requires willingness and ability to work in a constant state of alertness and focus.


• Requires willingness and ability to lift light and medium loads frequently and assist with heavy loads occasionally.


• Safely performs the clearing or re-clearing of rights of way and trimming of trees.


• Cooperates and communicates with landowners to maintain good public and member relations.


• Attends and actively participates in employee safety meetings and other meetings.


• Cooperates and communicates with coworkers to maintain a safe and professional workplace.


• Properly uses and maintains right‑of‑way clearing tools and equipment, including but not limited to hand cutting tools, chainsaws, woodchippers, bucket trucks, and various vegetation management equipment, as qualified and assigned.


• Climbs trees for trimming along energized high‑voltage powerlines, as qualified.


• Climbs poles and performs pole‑top rescue, as qualified.


• Sees that any vehicles, tools, equipment, and supplies assigned are properly used and kept in good condition.


• Uses safety equipment as needed and practices safe working habits.


• While operating a vehicle, complies with all traffic laws, safety rules and regulations, and safe practices, ensuring the safety of the vehicle, its occupants and load, bystanders, and the public.


• Observes and inspects powerlines and poles for hazardous conditions or other conditions that might cause a power failure. Accurately collects and reports inspection data.


• As qualified and as assigned, assists line crews during normal daily operations.


• As qualified, serves as a helper to Journeyman/Lineman during outage restoration events.


• Performs other duties as requested or required.

Carroll Electric is an equal opportunity employer.