Line Clearance Technician

PAY DETAILS This is an hourly non-exempt position listed at $20.37 / hour.

BENEFITS Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance.

Vacation and Sick leave accruals.

Paid Holidays.

Tuition Assistance. 401k & Retirement / Pension Plans.

Flexible Benefit Accounts.  SUMMARY DESCRIPTION Performs effective and efficient right-of-way clearing in a safe manner and according to the system's requirements as a vital part of the maintenance program to ensure uninterrupted electric service to the membership.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS A.   Reports to the Line Clearance Crew Foreman B.   Directs :

• None PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Operates and maintains Right-of-Way equipment for ground and aerial trimming and uses pesticides to control weeds and woody plants for right-of-way control.
• Clears Right-of-Way to REA Specifications.
• OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Performs right-of-way clearing and trimming.
• Performs daily truck inspections.
• Operates the Right-Of-Way mowing equipment and bucket trimming equipment.
• Learn and abide by all safety rules and regulations.
• Repairs, maintains and inspects right-of-way equipment.
• Serves after-hours calls when needed.
• KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES High School education, with prior experience as a equipment operator.
• Must have a Class “A” NC Commercial Driver’s License with a good driving record.
• Knows tree trimming specifications per REA Specifications.
• Ability to perform outdoors, in adverse weather conditions for extended periods.
• Ability to think clearly and must possess sound judgment abilities.
• Ability to work for extended periods in confined areas.
• Ability to use tools in rough terrain.
• Ability to write in a clear legible manner.
• Ability to perform maintenance on Right-Of-Way equipment.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and to request clarification when needed.
• The ability to lift objects of various sizes and shapes weighing more than 25 pounds.
• The ability to walk long distances over rough terrain for distances exceeding two miles.
• ON THE JOB TRAINING Provides employees with an overall exposure to equipment used and REA Specifications so the employee can move to Line Clearance Technician I or other positions of increasing responsibility.
• Trains when Jones-Onslow EMC provides schools.
• Documentation for promotion to Line Clearance Technician I will be based upon Performance Reviews and Merit Evaluations and a recommendation from the Foreman.

WORKING CONDITIONS Normal working conditions outside of office building.  Regular working hours are from 6 :