Job Description
Job Description
Company Description
About Us
Steuben County REMC is a growing distribution Electric Cooperative providing services to more than 10,000 homes, farms and businesses in Northeast Indiana and is headquartered in Angola, Indiana. The surrounding community has a wonderful school system, a four-year university, hospital and an abundant array of shopping and recreational opportunities. Our 101 lakes make our area a popular vacation destination for visitors from all across the Midwest.
Job Description
We’re seeking a Right-of-Way (ROW) Maintenance / Groundman to join our team. This position involves maintaining our right-of-ways through tree trimming, mowing, and herbicide applications, ensuring the safety of our infrastructure, and collaborating with members and fellow cooperative employees. If you’re detail-oriented, and passionate about providing excellent service, this role is for you!
Key Responsibilities
- Handles efficiently and in a timely fashion all work orders related to members’ trimming and removal requests.
- Properly uses ROW chemicals to complete all foliage and ground herbicide applications where needed.
- Provide courteous and efficient service / assistance to members.
Additional Duties
Maintain vehicles and equipment, including software updates.Investigate mistakes or damages as needed.May serve on an on-call rotation schedule.Qualifications
High School diplomaValid Indiana driver’s license and Class A CDLNeed chemical application license with knowledge and experience using herbicides preferred.Ability to read herbicide descriptions.Good voice and enunciation for customer work.Capable of writing, speaking and reading EnglishAbility to use office machines, e.g. copiers, fax, calculators, personal computers.A demonstrated ability to build positive, productive relationships with people.Additional Information
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.Required to talk to and with the public, members, employees. Physical ability to lift up to 25 pounds and navigate uneven terrain.Frequent driving throughout the service territory.Non-smoking office environment.Job requires exposure to the following herbicides or similar ones : Spike 40P, Spike 80W, Pathway, Round-Up, Accord, Garlon3A, Garlon4, Escort, Stalker, Krenite.Must reside within a 12 mile radius of the Cooperative.What We Offer
Defined Pension PlanMatching 401(k) Retirement PlanHealth, Dental, and Vision InsurancePaid HolidaysVacation and Sick TimeAdditional BenefitsPay
Compensation is based on experience.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Applications will be accepted until November 10 or until filled.