O

Ohio Valley Electric

Augmented Right of Way Operator

Tree CareUpdated on Nov 13
Full-timePiketon, OH, USA$29.16 - $31.88 /hr

About the Job

Requirements

  • Must possess the general knowledge and skills to perform the listed duties and responsibilities.
  • Through a combination of education and/or experience, must have sufficient knowledge and skills to perform the listed duties and responsibilities and the ability to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills for higher classifications in the line of promotion.
  • Must possess and maintain a valid commercial driver's license and meet all vehicle operation requirements designated by federal and/or state law.
  • Must be familiar with company safety rules and practices and proficient in the application of cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first aid.
  • Must be able to deal with other employees in a courteous and professional manner.
  • Must be able to plan work and properly instruct and brief others.
  • Must be willing to travel to complete work assignments.

Responsibilities

  • Perform all types of work involved in the maintenance of rights of way.
  • Assist with construction, maintenance, rebuild, removal, operation, testing, and inspection of energized or de-energized generation, transmission, and distribution facilities.
  • Operate heavy equipment such as excavators, skid steers, and specialized forestry mulchers.
  • Operate company vehicles, cranes, aerial lifts, and specialized equipment, and perform duties incidental to their operation.
  • Use hand and power tools; operate portable generators, blowers, and pumps; and inspect and store personal protective equipment.
  • Clear trees, limbs, and dense brush to prevent interference with high-voltage lines, using chainsaws or hand tools in areas inaccessible to large machines.
  • Perform daily equipment safety inspections, grease parts, and conduct basic field maintenance.
  • Assist in station work, including installing conduit, pipe, cable, and wire; using hand lines to pass tools and materials; digging and backfilling trenches; removing and spreading stone; uncrating equipment and material; installing and removing station fences, barriers, and safety signs; and painting structures and equipment.
  • Assist in maintenance and repair work on transmission lines, transmission and station structures, and station equipment.
  • Assist with tests involving oil samples and connect and operate portable and stationary oil-handling equipment.
  • Assist employees of equal or higher classification.
  • Become familiar with company safety rules and practices and their application to resuscitation and first aid.
  • Perform duties in accordance with applicable federal and state safety laws and regulations and company safety rules and operating procedures. When supervising others, ensure safe work practices are followed and conduct safety meetings; suggest improvements to the safety program and encourage others to do so.
  • Perform similar or less-skilled work as assigned.
  • Perform miscellaneous, related, and incidental work in addition to the duties specifically outlined.
  • Know and comply with laws and the Code of Business Conduct related to the performance of the duties.

About the Company

Company size
Not listed
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Piketon, OH
Founded
1952

Recently Posted Jobs

Explore more opportunities at Ohio Valley Electric

See more jobs