Entry Level Line Worker - Union Springs

Dixie Electric Cooperative•Union Springs, AL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Dixie Electric Cooperative is currently seeking an Entry Level Line Worker to work on the Right of Way team at our Union Springs Office. The Right of Way team is responsible for maintaining and protecting the utility's right-of-way corridors to ensure the safe and reliable operation of electric distribution and transmission facilities. The selected candidate(s) will be predominantly working on the Right-of-Way Team but will be actively engaged in acquiring skills to progress up to a Journey Level Line Technician position.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Valid driver's license
Ability to climb electric poles
Ability to lift up to 100 pounds unassisted
Perform operations from a bucket at heights necessary to accomplish tasks associated with electric utility work
Ability to move around on rough terrain, including green field and brownfield construction sites.

Nice To Haves

Certification through a line worker training program
Class A - Alabama Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or ability to obtain within six months of employment. CDL must be maintained throughout employment.

Responsibilities

Operates tractor, bush hog, chain saws, and other heavy right of way clearing equipment
Assist crews with the construction and/or maintenance of electric and/or water distribution lines and/or services.
Adhere to the Cooperative's guidelines for quality work and safe work practices, including the handling of both above and underground cable, "hot" wires, at the end of a hot stick and the climbing of utility poles under direct supervision.
Maintain tools and equipment.
Complete necessary records
Participate in scheduled on-call rotation and emergency restoration efforts during storms and outage events as needed
Follow all company safety policies and procedures, including the use of required personal protective equipment (PPE)
Maintain a strong work ethic with a total commitment to the success of the Cooperative
Maintain a positive and proactive attitude
Attending training classes