Line Services Intern

Carroll Electric Cooperative Corporation; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

EmergencyMD is seeking a groundman/learner to support rights-of-way clearing and vegetation management under supervision. You will learn to operate a range of equipment and assist with trunk line maintenance in outdoor settings.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and the ability to work in varied weather, heights, and physically demanding conditions while gaining hands-on experience with field crews and distribution tasks.

Qualifications

• Groundman/learner; safety sensitive functions limited until competency demonstrated.
• Assist with clearing or re-clearing rights of way and trimming trees.
• Learn to operate and care for a variety of vehicles and equipment as qualified.

Responsibilities

• Assist with right-of-way clearing and vegetation management tasks.
• Operate/learn to operate two-way radios and mobile devices.
• Maintain organized workspaces and complete paperwork as assigned.
• Work in various positions and environmental conditions.

Tools

Chainsaw

Woodchipper

Bucket truck

Radio/communication devices

Job description

PURPOSES SPECIFIC TO THE POSITION

To learn, assist, and perform clearing of the Cooperative's rights of way.

RELATIONSHIPS

• Reports to district Manager, Line Services and Vegetation Management Foreman, and Crewman as assigned.
• Directs – none, unless otherwise assigned.
• 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 DUTIES

• This position shall serve primarily as a groundman, helper, and learner. All safety sensitive functions will be limited and supervised until competency is demonstrated.
• Assists with the clearing or re-clearing of rights of way and trimming of trees.
• Work safely and comply with all rules, policies, laws, and regulations.
• Learn to operate and care for a wide variety of vehicles and equipment, as qualified and assigned.
• 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.
• Lift light and medium loads frequently and assist with heavy loads occasionally.
• Use stairs and ladders.
• Work in a wide variety of positions and postures including but not limited to overhead, bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, pushing, pulling, and twisting.
• Requires willingness and ability to work in a wide variety of environmental conditions, including but not limited to heat, cold, rain, snow/ice, etc.
• With training and under supervision, work aloft, including but not limited to aerial lifts, ladders, and climbing trees or poles.
• Learn to efficiently operate two-way radio equipment, mobile devices, and other technology as assigned.
• Assist in completing neat paperwork and maintain organized workspaces as assigned.
• Requires willingness and ability to work in a constant state of alertness and focus.
• Uses safety equipment as needed and practices safe working habits.
• May be assigned to assist with and learn various construction and service functions of a distribution utility.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required by the position.