3rd Year Line Worker-CDL (Lowell, AR)

Description $24.62 - $30.77 an hour Responsibilities Assists 4th Year Lineman and Crew Foreman in installing poles, conductors, transformers, meters, and hardware on energized or de-energize lines in keeping with the specifications and customer requirements. Understands safety rules and company policies and promotes good relations with other crew members, patron cooperatives and the general public. Operates bucket truck, digger-derrick, or other equipment as required by the foreman. Must be able to perform basic general maintenance of vehicles used to perform assigned duties. The ability to handle necessary stress and work well with others are essential functions of this position. Maintains jobsite in a neat and orderly condition. Performs any other related duties as required for the effective and efficient operation of the Construction Department. Minimum Qualifications Pursuant to the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Act 593, this position is designated safety-sensitive according to AECC/AECI standards and processes As a condition of employment, this position requires a post-offer pre-employment Fitness for Duty exam, drug test and requires passing a DOT physical (https://aecc.com/assets/uploads/sites/177/2020/03/Lineworker-FJD-updated-7_7_19.pdf) At least 2 years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License Must be able to travel to various locations throughout the state of Arkansas and stay overnight as required to complete work assignments. 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 hours when necessary is an essential function of the job. 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. During storm season, expect in and out of state storm recovery work. Must have tools required to perform duties and be able to perform routine maintenance on crew vehicles. Preferred Qualifications CPR and First Aid training 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 EEO/AA/M/F/VETS/DISABLED 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. 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. Qualifications Licenses & Certifications Required CDL-Class A- Arkansas 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)