Right-of-Way Utility Crew Member

Umatilla Electric Cooperative, Inc.; Hermiston (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Umatilla Electric Cooperative, Inc. is seeking a Right-of-Way Utility Crew Member to perform ROW maintenance, live-line tree trimming, inspection, and construction work for safe power delivery in Hermiston, Oregon.

The role involves fire mitigation, clearing and re-clearing of trees and brush, adhering to State, Federal, RUS, and UEC standards while prioritizing safety and efficient work flow in varied outdoor conditions.

Responsibilities

• ROW maintenance and clearing tasks.
• Live-line trimming and inspection.
• Fire mitigation and safe equipment operation.

Job description

The Right-of-Way (ROW) Utility Crew Member performs various duties related to the ROW, live-line tree trimming, inspection, maintenance, construction, fire mitigation, clearing and re-clearing. Safely cuts, piles, sprays, and disposes of trees and brush as necessary to maintain adequate ROW clearance for power lines. Ensures all clearing is accomplished in a safe manner in accordance with State, Federal, Rural Utilities Service (RUS), and Umatilla Electric Cooperative (UEC) standards.

Notice of Equal Opportunity Employment

We expect employees to be honest, trustworthy, and operate with integrity. Discrimination and all unlawful harassment (including sexual harassment) in employment is not tolerated. We encourage success based on our individual merits and abilities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or employment status. We support and obey laws that prohibit discrimination everywhere we do business.

Notice of Equal Opportunity Employment

We expect employees to be honest, trustworthy, and operate with integrity. Discrimination and all unlawful harassment (including sexual harassment) in employment is not tolerated. We encourage success based on our individual merits and abilities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or employment status. We support and obey laws that prohibit discrimination everywhere we do business.