Work Order Clerk

Peace River Electric Cooperative, Inc.; Florida; On-site; USD 40,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Peace River Electric Cooperative, Inc. is seeking applicants for available opportunities. The role involves preparing work orders, staking sheets, maps and sketches, and processing new service requests in collaboration with Engineering and customers.

Proficiency with Word, Excel, Access, AutoCAD, Milsoft, and related tools is preferred. Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent and an associate’s degree or applicable experience; ability to work outdoors, in a team, and under time

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Associate’s Degree and/or experience and job knowledge.
• Must be able to sit/stand for prolonged periods.
• Advanced typing, word processing, and/or computer skills.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver license and operate a motor vehicle.
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare work orders, staking sheets, maps and sketches from information provided.
• Coordinate appointments between Engineering personnel and customers.
• Process new service requests and related department functions.
• Maintain records and easements, and update maps from completed jobs.
• Assist with cost estimates and invoicing related to job activity.
• Support CAC returns record keeping and project documentation.
• Ensure compliance with National Electric Safety Code and RUS specs.

Skills

Typing & PC skills

Communication

Teamwork

Public relations

Driving

Customer service

Attitude & teamwork under pressure

Public safety awareness

Public relations & service

RUS specs knowledge

NEC knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Associate’s Degree

Tools

Word

Excel

Access

AutoCAD

Milsoft

Stake Out

Job description

Career Opportunities with Peace River Electric Cooperative

Careers At Peace River Electric Cooperative

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

To provide maximum electric service to member-consumers at the lowest possible cost by providing prompt, efficient, accurate, reliable, and courteous service that will promote goodwill and effective relationships between employees of the Cooperative and between the Cooperative and its members.

Minimum Job Specifications:

All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

• Sufficient hearing and vision to perform all job tasks. Impaired hearing and/or vision must not present a safety hazard to the employee, other employees and/or the general public.
• Must be able to sit and/or stand for prolonged periods during the work shift.
• Must possess advanced typing, word processing, and/or computer skills and be able to operate general office machines.
• Must be able to communicate on a telephone and/or a two-way radio system.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver license and must be able to operate a motor vehicle.
• Must be able and willing to work outside in various types of weather as needed. Some risks due to unrestrained pets.
• Must be aware of proper public relations as it relates to Peace River Electric Cooperative.
• Must understand the administrative policy for Peace River Electric Cooperative, Inc.

Working Conditions:

• Primary duties are in office environment, but must be willing to work outside from time to time.
• Must be able to work as a team member.

Education/Training Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Associate’s Degree and/or experience and job knowledge

The following are essential responsibilities of this position and do not include marginal functions that are incidental to the performance of the fundamental job duties. The scope and duties of this position may change or be temporarily altered based on the business needs of Peace River Electric Cooperative. The basic requirement of every position is to perform all tasks as assigned by your supervisor. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" employment relationship.

• The most important and essential job function of the position is attitude and includes the following: a) getting along with co-workers, b) cooperating with co-workers, c) responding politely to customers, d) working as a team member, e) functioning under intense time pressure, f) responding in a positive manner to supervision.
• Must be able to use the following applications proficiently: Word, Excel, Access, AutoCAD, Milsoft, and Stake Out.
• Responsible for sending letters, invoices, and other necessary paperwork as it relates to new service requests and other department functions.
• Responsible for scanning and filing right-of-way easements.
• Must be able to update existing records and maps from completed jobs.
• Coordinates appointments between Engineering personnel and customers as needed.
• Must have knowledge of each county’s property appraiser’s website and access county documents for easement requirements.
• Have a working knowledge of RUS specifications.
• Have an understanding of how to design power lines, including: a) wire size, b) span lengths, c) wire sag using tensions or target, d) figure transformer loads to size poles, e) size anchors and guy wires using tensions, angle factors and soil density, f) check loads on existing transformers, g) size new transformers using the proposed load, h) size the secondary wire, and i) insure proper voltage and metering is called for.
• 10. Be familiar with information in the National Electric Safety Code.
• 11. Prepares work orders, staking sheets, maps, and sketches from information provided manually or by use of computer applications.
• 12. Responsible for gathering completed work orders for month-end closing process. Must understand CPR units and how to reconcile any employee time or material issues that may be incorrect prior to proper closing period.
• 13. Prepares cost estimates, invoices and easements.
• 14. Processes payments for new or existing consumers requiring CIA or other monetary needs.
• 15. Handles all new service requests and new consumer phone calls.
• 16. Compiles com data for job cost analysis.
• 17. Builds contracts for new developer agreements and joint trench agreements.
• 18. Record keeping of CAC returns from developers.