Vegetation Maintenance Specialist 1

Pedernales Electric Cooperative • Kyle, TX • 2h ago

Kyle, TX, US, 78640

PHYSICAL OFFICE LOCATION: PEC Kyle Office - 1810 W FM150, Kyle, TX 78640

$32.35 Minimum Starting Base Pay* + KPI Bonuses + Competitive Benefits

*Qualifications may warrant greater starting base pay within the full pay range. Individual base pay is determined by experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training.

Position Summary

This position is responsible for vegetation maintenance for the Cooperative.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Oversee, schedule and monitor vegetation contractor crews

Conduct field visits of contractor crews

Verify and approve the accuracy of contractor log sheets

Investigate and handle customer issues and complaints including access refusals, the work performed, and other vegetation maintenance activities

Notify supervisor and other appropriate personnel of problems encountered

Make recommendations for solutions to problems

Maintain assigned vehicle and tools

Adhere to PEC and industry safety standards

Prepare written documents regarding vegetation maintenance activities to ensure department compliance with internal policies, NERC, PUCT and NMPRC regulatory requirements and environmental regulatory requirements

Participate in call out, outage and restoration activities

Represent PEC on vegetation maintenance issues and associated environmental issues.

Assist supervisor in investigating and effectively resolving member complaints

Periodic patrol of lines for tree encroachments and visibly faulty equipment

Initiate requisitions for contractor work to be performed

Approve invoices for work performed by contractors

Operate PEC vehicle(s) for business purposes in accordance with applicable Federal, State, and local law and PEC policies and procedures

Maintain driver eligibility through appropriate valid Texas Driver's License and driving record in accordance with PEC policy

Maintain the security of confidential information

Stay abreast of advances in technology

Demonstrate regular and prompt attendance

Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned

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Supervisory and/or Leadership Responsibilities

Provides guidance to contractor crews. Oversees and approves the work of contracted crews

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of using computer systems, which may include setting up and using hardware and software programs, entering data, configuration, or processing information

Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service

Knowledge of electric utility construction practices for transmission and distribution systems

Knowledge of utility vegetation management safety rules and practices

Skilled in time management

Skilled in prioritizing and managing changing priorities

Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Ability to listen and understand information verbally and in writing

Ability to anticipate, identify, analyze and resolve conflict and problems

Ability to learn and comprehend basic electrical distribution and transmission systems

Ability to learn and identify problematic equipment

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Minimum Qualifications - (Education, Experience)

Associates degree in Horticulture, Arboriculture, Forestry, or related field of study

Directly related experience may substitute for education

International Society of Arboriculture Certified Arborist or obtain within two (2) years of hire

Valid Texas Driver's License and Motor Vehicle Report that comply with PEC policy

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands 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 qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee may be required to stand; reach with hands and arms, stoop and kneel

The employee may be required to sit or stand for long periods of time

The employee may be required to lift, carry, push, pull or move up to 50 pounds

The employee may be required to traverse all @types of terrain

The employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions including wet and/or humid conditions

Exempt employees receive a fixed bi-weekly salary to compensate them for all hours worked during each pay period

This position may be required to work more than 40 hours per week

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of essential duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties that may be assigned based on the needs of the Cooperative.

Position Open Until Filled

Pedernales Electric Cooperative is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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