Line Services Intern

Carroll Electric Cooperative Corporation•Bentonville, AR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position serves primarily as a groundman, helper, and learner. All safety sensitive functions will be limited and supervised until competency is demonstrated. The intern will assist with clearing or re-clearing of rights of way and trimming of trees. They will learn to operate and care for a wide variety of vehicles and equipment, and properly use and maintain right-of-way clearing tools and equipment. The role requires the ability to lift light and medium loads frequently and assist with heavy loads occasionally, use stairs and ladders, and work in a wide variety of positions and postures. The intern must be willing and able to work in a wide variety of environmental conditions and maintain a constant state of alertness and focus. With training and under supervision, the intern may work aloft and assist with various construction and service functions of a distribution utility.

Requirements

Work safely and comply with all rules, policies, laws, and regulations.
Lift light and medium loads frequently and assist with heavy loads occasionally.
Use stairs and ladders.
Work in a wide variety of positions and postures including but not limited to overhead, bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, pushing, pulling, and twisting.
Willingness and ability to work in a wide variety of environmental conditions, including but not limited to heat, cold, rain, snow/ice, etc.
Willingness and ability to work in a constant state of alertness and focus.
Uses safety equipment as needed and practices safe working habits.

Nice To Haves

Competency demonstrated in safety sensitive functions.

Responsibilities

Assist with the clearing or re-clearing of rights of way and trimming of trees.
Operate and care for a wide variety of vehicles and equipment, as qualified and assigned.
Properly use and maintain right-of-way clearing tools and equipment, including but not limited to hand cutting tools, chainsaws, woodchippers, bucket trucks, and various vegetation management equipment, as qualified and assigned.
Lift light and medium loads frequently and assist with heavy loads occasionally.
Use stairs and ladders.
Work in a wide variety of positions and postures including but not limited to overhead, bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, pushing, pulling, and twisting.
Work in a wide variety of environmental conditions, including but not limited to heat, cold, rain, snow/ice, etc.
With training and under supervision, work aloft, including but not limited to aerial lifts, ladders, and climbing trees or poles.
Learn to efficiently operate two-way radio equipment, mobile devices, and other technology as assigned.
Assist in completing neat paperwork and maintain organized workspaces as assigned.
Work in a constant state of alertness and focus.
Use safety equipment as needed and practice safe working habits.
May be assigned to assist with and learn various construction and service functions of a distribution utility.
Perform other duties as assigned or required by the position.