Staking Technician

Arkansas Valley Electric CO-OP•Ozark, AR

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a trainee-level position focused on learning the fundamentals of overhead and underground design and staking. The role involves assisting senior technicians, communicating with members, gathering information, preparing documentation, and staying updated on relevant standards and policies. The Staking Technician I is expected to contribute to the company's image and strategic goals while performing assigned duties.

Requirements

Must be detail oriented.
Must be a continual learner.
Must work productively on an individual basis or in a team environment.
Must have a current driver's license without violations that would prohibit insurability.
Must possess the ability to operate and maintain GPS locating equipment.
Must have strong computer skills.
Must be able to work on multiple projects at the same time, meeting deadlines, and reprioritizing workload as the need arises.
Must be able to interact with members that result in positive impressions of the cooperative on the member.
Ability to effectively communicate with the public, membership, and other employees in person, over the telephone, and radio.
Successful applicant must be in good physical condition and have all faculties necessary to meet position requirements and present a neat favorable professional appearance.

Responsibilities

Assist senior Staking Technicians in the design and staking of single phase and three phase distribution line.
Assist senior Staking Technicians in the layout of real estate developments, and relocations for highway departments and city planning entities.
Communicate with members.
Gather information for upgrades on homes and businesses as required.
Actively seek electric plant and idle services that can be retired and create work orders for retirement by the construction department.
Prepare staking sheets, material sheets, cost estimates, and other related clerical work associated with line staking.
Studies and stays informed of RUS construction standards, filed rate tariffs, applicable national and state electrical codes and cooperative line extension policies.
Learn to identify necessary changes to staking sheets after construction has been completed, prior to being placed on as-built prints.
Participates in activities related to mapping updates.
Create work orders in staking software.
Conduct field surveys for updating of GIS system.
Study and stay informed of RUS construction standards and applicable national and state electrical codes and cooperative line extension policies.
Develop and implement in-field equipment identification and marking system.
Assist with restoration/assessments during storms and outages.
Preserves confidentiality of company issues when relating to staff, customers, and public.
Always support the bylaws, guidelines, policies, and philosophies of the company at all times.
Provides Staking Supervisor with information for system improvement and aids in budget preparation.
Always support the Mission Statement and Core Values.
Perform any other duties assigned to fulfill the objectives of the company.