Special Equipment Operator I-II (West Plains, MO)

Job Description

Job Description

Starting Wage from $19.41 / hour

(Pay range varies with experience)

• Drives and operates ROW vehicles and equipment and able to safely and efficiently complete tasks and projects
• Performs daily inspection and maintenance of chainsaws and safety equipment; must be able to safely and efficiently operate chainsaws. Notifies supervisor in the event of safety hazards
• Performs right of way clearing duties, to include the following : bucket work, climbing work, ground clearing, cutting, chipping, piling, burning, and other disposal of brush
• Safely operates special equipment to control vegetation along right of way
• Inspect ROW in front of equipment to flag obstacles (i.e. phone pedestals, guy wire, septic tanks / septic systems, water and gas lines / meters, etc.)
• Perform traffic control duties around work area as needed
• Must understand general safety rules and policies and promote good relations with other crew members, patron cooperatives, and the general public

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or at any time in the future.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

BENEFITS

EEO / AA / M / F / VETS / DISABLED

Should you elect to apply for this position, AECC / AECI will review your qualifications. If after reviewing the qualifications and experience of all applicants, your skills and credentials meet our needs, someone from our organization may contact you. Please be advised that the time required to complete the applicant review process typically takes between 30 and 90 days, but could extend beyond that. Once the position has been filled, all applicants will be notified via email.

Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation and Arkansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc. are Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age or any other protected category.