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Job Summary
TechServ is seeking drivers for damage assessments in response to significant weather events and disasters impacting our utility partners in Puerto Rico and the United States. This temporary position involves driving for an assigned damage assessor during storm events, which may last from 1 day to 2 weeks. The primary responsibility is to ensure safe driving under various weather conditions. For safety reasons, drivers must stay with damage assessors throughout the assessment activities.
Storm Response Driver
Location: Event Dependent
Department: TechServ Storm Services
Reports To: TechServ Storm Manager
Job Summary
TechServ is seeking drivers for damage assessments in response to significant weather events and disasters impacting our utility partners in Puerto Rico and the United States. This temporary position involves driving for an assigned damage assessor during storm events, which may last from 1 day to 2 weeks. The primary responsibility is to ensure safe driving under various weather conditions. For safety reasons, drivers must stay with damage assessors throughout the assessment activities.
Key Responsibilities
The duties outlined here represent the essential functions regularly and continuously performed during a storm restoration event. This description does not exclude other duties as assigned. TechServ Driver positions are seasonal and temporary, paid for the work performed, and do not include benefits, vacation, or holiday pay.
- Prioritize safety by assessing surroundings for potential hazards.
- Navigate stressful driving conditions in all-weather events.
- Drive assigned storm damage assessors and reach designated locations safely.
- Assist assessors with notetaking, reading maps, GPS, and other non-technical tasks.
- Maintain a clean and orderly vehicle.
- Communicate and collaborate with assigned assessors during storm duty.
Job Requirements
- Pass a background check on motor vehicle records (MVR).
- Act professionally and cautiously to ensure safety.
- Be prepared for extended periods away from home with short notice.
- Follow all local and state driving laws.
- Coordinate meeting locations with assigned assessors for storm restoration activities.
Qualifications
- Education: A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
- Experience: Minimum age of 21 to drive a TechServ rented vehicle.
Physical Requirements
- Walking long distances to assist damage assessment team members.
- Prolonged sitting and standing.
- Occasionally lift, pull, carry, and push items weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Handle stressful situations calmly and courteously.
- Work under stressful conditions to meet deadlines and utility needs.
Other Requirements
- Valid driver's license.
- Smartphone with a data plan.
- Availability for work hours required by the utility schedule until completion or release by the utility.
- Ability to read and understand simple instructions and correspondence.
- Write simple correspondence.
- Preferred: CPR/First Aid Certified.
Vehicle Agreement
If using a personal vehicle:
- Summer Storm Event: 4WD or AWD Truck or SUV Preferred.
- Winter Storm Event: 4WD or AWD Truck or SUV Required.
Work Conditions
- Travel is expected to constitute approximately 100% of the role's responsibilities.
About Us
TechServ is a rapidly growing consulting and engineering services company in Tyler, TX.
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