ROW Laborer

Kiamichi Electric Cooperative; Wilburton (OK); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiamichi Electric Cooperative is seeking a Right of Way Laborer to ensure the safe and efficient operation of right-of-ways for electric power lines. This role involves assisting line crews, performing tree maintenance, and operating various equipment while adhering to safety standards. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, experience in related roles, and a valid Class A CDL. The position requires physical stamina and the ability to work in adverse weather conditions. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform aerial rescue and bucket rescue techniques within one year of employment.
• Ability to safely utilize tools for trimming trees and foliage.

Responsibilities

• Assist line crews in clearing right-of-ways for overhead and underground lines.
• Safely operate vehicles and equipment, including chainsaws and aerial bucket trucks.
• Climb and fell trees, mow, trim, or cut to maintain right-of-way.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety Awareness

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent GED

Job description

KIAMICHI ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

RIGHT OF WAY LABORER

Position Objective/Summary:

This position is responsible for safe operation of vehicles and equipment to assist line crews in the construction, maintenance and operation of overhead and underground lines by clearing and maintaining right-of-ways. Work is performed under general supervision and is checked by observation to ensure compliance with all safety standards and regulations.

Nature and Scope of Position (Essential Duties and Responsibilities):

1. Support and incorporate the Cooperative’s Mission, Vision and Values in personal and professional behavior and decisions; models enthusiastic behavior.
2. Comply with all Cooperative policies, procedures, goals and objectives and meets attendance and punctuality guidelines.
3. Understand, observe and enforce the cooperative’s safety and security procedures and reports potentially unsafe conditions to department supervisor and/or safety department personnel.
4. Climb and/or fell trees in order to remove branches which are interfering or have the potential to interfere with electric power lines. Mow, trim, or cut as is necessary to clear right-of-way. Dispose of waste and brush appropriately.
5. Safely operate a chain saw and other cutting equipment required to perform right-of-way clearance. Operate other equipment such as company vehicle, brush chipper, Ariel bucket truck, skid steer and tractor and observe all safety practices.
6. Treat members and the general public with respect and display professional and courteous member relations. Notify homeowners when right-of-way crews are working in a given area through the placement of door knockers or other approved notification methods approved by the cooperative.
7. Properly place appropriate road signs, traffic cones, barricades and rotating beacons along the right-of-way on highways and roads and flag traffic when required.
8. Perform work after regular working hours and on Saturdays, Sundays, and company-observed holidays and respond quickly to all outage and emergency situations when requested.
9. Performs other related work in addition to other duties as may be assigned.
10. Cyber security is the responsibility of every employee. The highest priority should be given to protecting all cooperative computers, mobile devices, networks, software, and data collected, processed, and stored from unintended or unauthorized access, change, or destruction.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactory. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities necessary. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Experience and Education:

High school diploma or equivalent GED, one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Must be able to perform ariel rescue and bucket rescue techniques or successfully complete within one-year of employment.

Certificates, Licenses and Training:

Must possess and maintain a valid state of Oklahoma, Class A, Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and good driving record or the ability to obtain within six-months of employment. Ability to attend meetings and/or training seminars when requested.

Language and Interpersonal Skills:

Ability to read and comprehend documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals and apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form. Ability to write simple correspondence and complete required paperwork. Ability to effectively present information to others when needed.

Other Skills and Abilities:

Ability to work with minimal supervision and work well with other employees and/or contractors. Ability to safely utilize the use of tools, power and non-power, commonly used in the trimming of trees and foliage. Knowledge of knot tying and rigging. Complies with all safety practices and regulatory guidelines outlined by the cooperative and/or utility industry.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

1. The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
2. An employee in this position would regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds and frequently lift and/or move more than 100 pounds with the help of others.
3. While performing this job an individual is regularly exposed to a loud work environment and must utilize appropriate hearing protection. Other exposures may include moving mechanical parts, high and precarious places, risk of electrical shock, vibration resulting from equipment, fumes or airborne particles, and outside adverse weather conditions.
4. Must be available for announced or unannounced overtime work to respond to call-out work during non-working hours, outages and emergencies.
5. This position is subject to pre-employment physical and substance abuse testing and will be subject to random testing in accordance with the Cooperative’s substance abuse policy.

Reporting Relationships:

Reports to: Right of Way Foreman, Right of Way Supervisor, Manager of Operations, CEO.

Directs: None

Internally: Maintains communication and rapport with all cooperative personnel in relation to meeting the needs of the membership.

Externally: Explains Cooperative policies, procedures, and services to the members. Provide information and advice to members as they request and maintain good relations in all contacts with members and the general public.