The purpose of this position is to perform general and increasingly skilled utility line clearing and tree trimming within specified distances from overhead, energized electric lines, utility structures and right of ways.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists with daily utility vegetation management near energized utility lines, utility structures, and right of ways.
• Performs work near overhead, energized utility lines from a bucket truck or tree climbing, as required.
• Organizes activities and resources by checking stock and daily items of trucks and assisting with pre-trip inspections and job briefings.
• Assists with tracking progress of completed work using GIS maps.
• Ensures and performs preventative maintenance on equipment and hand tools.
• Provides supervisory guidance to crew in the absence of crew leader.

Supplemental Functions:

• Performs other similar duties as required.

Job Specifications and Qualifications:

Knowledge:

• Electric transmission and distribution systems principles and practices
• Utility line clearance principles and practices
• Operation of bucket trucks, chipper, and skid steer
• Operation of equipment and hand and power tools
• Proper safety policies and procedures
• Basic Vegetation Management
• Applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules and regulations

Licensing and Certifications:

• Valid North Carolina Class B Driver’s License
• CPR and First Aid Certification or ability to obtain CPR and First Aid Certification.  Failure to obtain within six (6) months of hire may result in termination.
• Ability to demonstrate proficiency in Tree Rescue and Bucket Rescue. Failure to demonstrate proficiency within six (6) months of hire may result in termination.
•  Line Clearance Certification, preferred.

PLEASE NOTE: Applicants must meet the City criteria for an acceptable driving record.

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:

• Positions in this class require: standing, fine dexterity, walking, lifting, carrying, sitting, reaching, handling, kneeling, crawling, pushing/pulling, climbing, vision, foot controls, balancing, bending, crouching, hearing, twisting, and talking.
• Very Heavy: Exerting over 100 pounds occasionally, 50 - 100 pounds frequently, or from 20 up to 50 pounds constantly.
• Incumbent may be subjected to extreme temperature, wetness and/or humidity, respiratory hazards, noise and vibration, and physical hazards

• Ability to identify energized utility lines and structures.
• Ability to operate bucket truck, tractor, chipper, and skid steer.
• Ability to operate power equipment and hand tools.
• Ability to work after hours, as needed.
• Providing work direction
• Prioritizing and assigning work
• Reading maps
• Applying local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations
• Analyzing problems and implementing solutions
• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

High school diploma or equivalency, with at least one (1) year of relevant experience performing vegetation maintenance near electrical conductors; or the City may consider an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.

Please be sure to complete the application in full. Resumes may be uploaded with your application but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit.  "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will NOT be accepted.

If multiple applications are submitted to an individual position, only the most recent application received prior to the posting closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM on the closing date.

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The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of the positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position.  Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.  Fair Labor Standards Act (exempt/non-exempt) is designated by position.  The employer actively supports Americans with Disabilities Act and will consider reasonable accommodations.