**Description** _$17.45 -$21.83 an hour_ **RESPONSIBILITIES** 1. Understands and follows safety rules, company policies and promotes good relations with other crew members, patron cooperatives and the general public. 2. Under direct supervision, assists in the construction, inspection, maintenance, testing and repair of overhead and underground transmission lines, fiber optic, substations and high voltage electrical systems 3. Assists in framing and installing foundations, poles, and anchors on transmission lines under the direction of the foreman or designated person. 4. Assists line workers by preparing and transporting materials and equipment for daily projects by utilizing plan and profile drawings and other project documents to identify project material and equipment needs. 5. Operates / Maintains vehicles and equipment used in high voltage electrical system construction as directed by foreman or designated person 6. Learns to perform aerial work and climb de-energized poles and steel structures to extreme heights using proper safety equipment as directed by foreman or designated person. 7. Respond to Emergency and other call-out situations as required 8. Participates in training to gain greater knowledge and experience of safety, procedures, tool use, and equipment operation associated with high line work. 9. The ability to handle stress and work well with others are essential functions of this position 10. Performs any other related duties as required for the effective and efficient operation of the Construction Department. 11. Due to our obligation to provide continuous, reliable electric service to our customers, the ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance and the ability to work outside your regularly scheduled office hours when necessary is an essential function of the job. **MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS** + High School Diploma or equivalent + 0-3 Years of Experience in Distribution, Transmission work **REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS** Unrestricted Class A CDL; Proper tools are required and must be obtained within 30 days. Employees are required to wear work boots with a hardened toe, differentiated heel, and leather uppers. Boots must comply with ASTM Standard for Protective Footwear – ASTM F2413. As a condition of employment, this position requires a valid driver’s license, post-offer fit for duty physical, pre-employment drug test, and must be able to pass DOT physical. **PREFERRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS** + CPR and first aid training preferred + NCCO Crane Operator Certification **BENEFITS** + Four-Day Work Week (4/10 Schedule) + Per Diem + 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 **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 regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions; frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts, work in high, precarious places, risk of electrical shock; and occasionally exposed to vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Outside or inside working environment, wherein there are potentially hazardous working conditions and life-threatening situations exist (fire, chemicals, electrical sources, heights, etc.) part of the time. **PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES** Physical activities described below are a general representation of those that must be met by an employee to successfully complete the post offer fitness for duty physical. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations. A full and complete functional job description is available in a supplemental document. Highly repetitive and physical type work which requires the concentrated and non-diversified physical demands of the employee. **ADDITIONAL INFORMATION** Must be able to travel to various locations throughout the state of Arkansas 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. During storm season, in and out of state storm recovery work is required. Must have working knowledge of REA plans and specifications for distribution and transmission and electric system key location maps. Must be able to work in extreme temperatures and at excessive heights and be able to perform routine maintenance on crew vehicles. Must have or be able to obtain CPR and First Aid Training. In pursuant of the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Act 593, this position is a designated safety-sensitive position according to AECC/AECI standards and processes. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)