• Oversees tree-trimming, clearing and re-clearing of distribution and transmission power line rights of way.
• Promotes good customer relations and responds to customer complaints; enforces environmental, health, and safety standards and adherence to local, state, and federal regulations.
• Prepares and submits daily work, personnel records, and other required reports to Right of Way Department.
• Conducts job briefings with crew before performing work, and again as work conditions change.
• Ensures right of way crew have proper equipment and materials needed to perform assignments. This includes the management and proper maintenance of vehicles, chippers, tractors, trim machines, chain saws, and miscellaneous equipment. Orders materials and supplies for the crew as needed.
• Coordinates the oversight of project management, member relations, and work schedule with other Foreman, General Foreman, and member staff.
• Reports to General Foreman regarding work related problems, material or supply needs, and equipment issues.
• Performs traffic control duties around work area as needed.
• Able to safely and efficiently operate all types of ROW tools and equipment.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance, rewarding, and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• The ability to handle stress and work well with others are essential functions of this position.
• Performs any other related duties as required or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

3 years related experience at a Foreman level.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

As a condition of employment, this position requires a valid driver's license, pre-employment drug test, and must be able to pass DOT physical.

PREFERRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Commercial Applicator Technician
• Temporary Traffic Control
• Valid Class A or B CDL

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

The following work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the functions of this job, the employee is continuously exposed to work near moving mechanical parts, outdoor weather conditions; occasionally exposed to work in high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, wet or humid conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, risk of electrical shock, vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.

Moderate diversity, moderately physical. Work activities which allow for a moderate amount of diversity in the performance of tasks which requires somewhat diversified physical demands of the employee.

While performing the functions of this job, the employee is continuously required to stand; regularly required to walk, taste or smell; and frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk or hear; occasionally required to sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds; regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; continuously lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision; distance vision; color vision; peripheral vision; depth perception; and ability to adjust focus.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Must be able to travel to various locations and stay overnight as required to complete work assignments. Must be able to work extra hours when necessary and report to work whenever needed during non-scheduled working periods. In pursuant of the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Act 593, this position is a designated safety-sensitive position according to AECC/AECI standards and processes.

BENEFITS

• Per Diem
• 4/10 Schedule (Monday-Thursday)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 9 Paid holidays
• Educational assistance
• Paid Time Off
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Free & confidential Employee Assistance Program

EEO/AA/M/F/VETS/DISABLED

Should you elect to apply for this position, AECC/AECI will review your qualifications. If after reviewing the qualifications and experience of all applicants, your skills and credentials meet our needs, someone from our organization may contact you. Please be advised that the time required to complete the applicant review process typically takes between 30 and 90 days but could extend beyond that. Once the position has been filled, all applicants will be notified via email.

Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation and Arkansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc. are Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age or any other protected category.