Location: Johnson City, TX
Company: Pedernales Electric Cooperative
Haley Road, Johnson City, TX 78636 Position Summary This position is responsible for vegetation maintenance for the Cooperative. Essential Duties and 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 • 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.
Supervisory and/or Leadership Responsibilities Provides guidance to contractor crews. Oversees and approves the work of contracted crews Knowledge, Skills and 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 Minimum Qualifications - (Education, Experience, Certification, & Licensing) • 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 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. Pedernales Electric Cooperative is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, interaction, gender identity, interactionual orientation, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
of pride in making customers want to come back and your work makes a big difference. How You Will Fit In Win customers over by being friendly and impressing them with your care Always put the safety and happiness of your customers first Take ownership in helping to run the store, operating the point-of-sale system, assisting customers, providing general housekeeping, and facilities maintenance tasks Be a source for answers as customers ask for directions or need to locate something in the store Ability to work a flexible schedule to include some nights, weekends, or holidays Be reliable, accountable, and presentable Capability to do some light lifting, working up to 8-hour shifts and doing light
paperwork, including basic math.
Benefits That Can't Be Beat Medical/Dental/Vision and Life Insurance Plans Flexible Scheduling Road to Success Program for career development On-the-job training Competitive pay (paid weekly) Team Member bonus program Holiday pay 401(k) with matching contributions Parental Leave Adoption Assistance Pet Insurance Employee Assistance Program Typical Physical Demands Regularly required to talk and hear Requires standing and walking, with some bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing Occasional lifting of up to 50lbs Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision,
depth perception and ability to adjust focus Work Environment While performing these duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to outdoor elements in all seasons.
Occasionally, the employee will also be exposed to fumes and particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment can be loud at times. While performing these duties, the employee may be exposed to dirt, dust, grime, grease, oil, gas, high-concentrated cleaning solutions, etc. Diversity Statement From the founding of Love’s, our leaders have been passionate about providing excellent customer experiences and helping our Team Members grow. We do both within a culture of respect and inclusion.
In order to sustain this culture, we will welcome individuals who are diverse in experiences, age, race, gender, interactionual orientation, religion and physical or mental ability. Also, we are committed to sustaining a professional working environment where ALL people feel respected. By doing these things we will cultivate diversity of thought and a spirit of innovation. Grow Far with Love's As a family-based company, we are committed to adhering to our values. Ensuring that each of our people has success is central to these values. The Road to Success Program offers leadership and management skills training.
If management is your path, we will help you get there. As a merit-based culture, we champion creative and valuable ideas and challenging work is not only recognized but rewarded. Whether you are looking for part-time work to supplement your income or to grow into a leadership role, with Love’s, all roads lead to success! Job Function(s): Retail Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores is the industry-leading travel stop network in the United States. For more than 55 years, we have provided customers with highway hospitality and “Clean Places, Friendly Faces.
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