Parke Professional Services, LLC Tree Trimmer/Groundman

Wabash Valley Power Alliance • Rockville, IN

6h • Onsite

About The Position

Parke Professional Services, LLC was created in January 2006 by Parke County REMC to clear trees from the electric distribution lines. There are full time employees that will be working a four-year rotation in clearing trees from the rights-of-way. For more information on PPS, LLC call 765-569-3133 and ask for the Right-of-Way Supervisor. Clears trees and brush within Right-Of-Ways and areas near power lines.

Requirements

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment and get along with immediate supervisor, co-workers and Parke County REMC members.
• Ability to perform all job duties in a safe manner.
• Regular and punctual attendance.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality with all business data.
• Must be able to pass a drug and alcohol test, driver’s license check, and a criminal history background check.
• Valid Indiana driver’s license. CDL A not required however, failure to obtain a CDL A license within the approved time frame will result in failure to promote and/or termination.
• Must be able to prove eligibility to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of all aspects of tree trimming.
• Prior experience in tree trimming.
• Ability to work overtime and/or weekends occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Trims trees and removes ground brush by operating a chain saw and other cutting equipment.
• Loads and unloads by hand or with booms, winches, skids and also uses a chipper.
• Operates the controls for winches and booms. Follows hand, voice or other signals or views to work directly in positioning the truck at the site and in operating associated equipment.
• Carries and lays out materials, tools and equipment at the work site.
• Flagging duties including controlling movement of vehicular traffic through sites in which tree trimming is performed. Directs movement of traffic through the site using sign, hand, radio and flag signals. This includes frequently changing job sites and time in transit from one site to another. Also includes using a “Stop and Slow” paddle and flag.
• May assist with chemical application under the direct supervision of a licensed applicator.
• Drives a truck with an attached trailer or trailer/chipper and transports a tree clearance crew and their tools, materials and equipment upon attaining CDL A license.
• Services the truck and equipment, keeps the truck, a trailer and associated equipment in a neat and orderly fashion. Remains alert for the possibilities of needs for repairs to the truck, truck equipment and tools, and report any necessary repairs to the Supervisor.
• Works during outages and storms when needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary ranges from $46,000 to $64,000, depending on the applicant's experience and qualifications.
• 401(k) with company match
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid time off, including holiday, vacation, sick, and personal leave!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees