Tree Trimmer/Saw Operator (Jacksonville, AR) - Full-time

div divemStarting Wage from $17.98/hour + /em/div divem(Pay range varies with experience)/em/div div /div /div ul li style="color: #333333;"spanDrives/operates ROW vehicles and equipment as necessary to safely and efficiently complete tasks and projects./span/li li style="color: #333333;"spanPerforms daily inspection and maintenance of chainsaws and safety equipment; /spanspan style="color: black;"must be able to safely and efficiently operate chainsaws./spanspan Notifies supervisor in the event of safety hazards./span/li li style="color: #333333;"spanPerforms right of way clearing duties, to include the following: bucket work, climbing work, ground clearing, cutting, chipping, piling, burning, and other disposal of brush./span/li li style="color: #333333;"spanCuts danger trees and has the ability to rope and direct trees away from hazards; able to work in bucket truck under supervision of an operator helping trim or remove debris in order to provide adequate clearance./span/li li style="color: #333333;"spanInspects right of way in front of equipment to flag obstacles. (i.e.: phone pedestals, guy wire, water and gas meters, etc.)./span/li li style="color: #333333;"spanPerforms traffic control duties around work area as needed and abides by all state and federal D.O.T. and local regulations./span/li li style="color: #333333;"spanMust understand general safety rules and policies and promote good relations with other crew members, patron cooperatives, and the general public./span/li li style="color: #333333;"spanReports work related problems, material or supply needs and equipment to crew Foreman./span/li li style="color: #333333;"spanThe ability to handle stress and work well with others are essential functions of this position./span/li /ul pstrongspan style="color: #333333;"Minimum Qualifications/span/strong/p ul li style="color: #333333;"strongspanIn pursuant of the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Act 593, this position is a designated safety-sensitive position according to AECC/AECI standards and processes./span/strong/li li style="color: #333333;"strongspanAs a condition of employment, this position requires a post-offer, pre-employment Fitness for Duty Exam, and DOT Physical./span/strong/li li style="color: #333333;"spanA valid driver's license is required./span/li li style="color: #333333;"spanAble to work in outside or inside working environment, wherein there are potentially hazardous working conditions and life-threatening situations exist (fire, chemical, moving mechanical parts, electrical sources, fumes, airborne particles, heights, dangerous people, etc.)./span/li li style="color: #333333;"spanAble to work in extreme heat or cold/span/li li style="color: #333333;"spanAble to work in extremely loud areas/span/li li style="color: #333333;"spanAble to perform highly repetitive and physical functions/span/li li style="color: #333333;"spanMust be able to travel to various locations and stay overnight as required to complete work assignments/span/li li style="color: #333333;"spanDue 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 hours when necessary is an essential function of the job./span/li li style="color: #333333;"spanTraining specified in 29 CFR 1910.269(a)(1)(i)(E)/span/li li style="color: #333333;"spanLace-up, 8-inch minimum height, work boots with a hardened toe, differentiated heel, and leather uppers. Boots must comply with ASTM Standard for Protective Footwear– ASTM F2413/span/li /ul pspan style="color: #333333;" /span/p pstrongspan style="color: #333333;"Preferred Qualifications/span/strong/p ul li style="color: #333333;"span style="color: black;"Commercial Applicator Technician/span/li li style="color: #333333;"spanClass A or B CDL License/span/li li style="color: #333333;"spanTemporary Traffic Control Certification/span/li /ul pspan style="color: #333333;"  /spanstrongspan style="color: #333333;" /span/strong/p pspanstrongBENEFITS/strong/span/p ul lispanPer Diem/span/li lispan4/10 Schedule (Monday-Thursday)/span/li li401(k) with 10% Dollar-for-Dollar Company Match/li lispanHealth, Dental, and Vision Insurance/span/li lispan9 Paid holidays + 2 Floating holidays/span/li lispanEducational assistance/span/li lispanPaid Time Off/span/li lispanShort-term disability/span/li lispanLong-term disability/span/li lispanFree confidential Employee Assistance Program/span/li /ul pstrongspan style="color: #333333;" /span/strong/p pstrongspan style="color: #333333;"EEO/AA/M/F/VETS/DISABLED/span/strong/p pspan style="color: #333333;"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./span/p pspan style="color: #333333;"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./span/p p /p