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Line Clearance Arborist

Location: Seeley Lake, Montana
Salary:

SUMMARY

Prune or remove vegetation to clear right-of-way for electric power lines to minimize storm and short-circuit hazards by performing the following duties. Performs all work in a dependable, confidential, and professional manner.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performs other duties, as assigned by management, applying the same skill and enthusiasm as with regularly assigned responsibilities. All duties are to be performed as instructed in training and following written procedures or policies, if applicable unless circumstances dictate otherwise.

• Represents the Cooperative, and communicates with property owners and the general public, in a professional, friendly, courteous, and helpful manner, answering their questions and/or concerns.
• Climbs trees to remove branches interfering with wires and transmission towers.
• Removes broken limbs from non-energized power line wires and prune treetops.
• Fell trees interfering with power service.
• Loads and hauls trees and branches and runs chipper to dispose of tree parts. Responsible for leaving property in a clean state, after work has been completed.
• Works from the bucket of extended truck boom, to reach tree limbs.
• Practices barricading on public highways and public right-of-way, to include the proper use of warning signs, devices, and flagging procedures.
• Drives company vehicles and operates other equipment safely.
• Maintains and properly uses trucks, equipment, and tools assigned to him/her, to ensure all are in proper working order at all times. Performs daily inspection on trucks and equipment, completing inspection forms, as required.
• Maintains ongoing, effective communication with the direct supervisor, regarding the specifics of each assignment, problems that may occur, and questions that may arise. Immediately reports known hazards, affecting the crew or public, that exist on lines, stations, etc. Makes suggestions, as needed.
• Become familiar with, and keep current with, MEC objectives and applicable policies.  Adheres to all applicable policies outlined in the MEC Safety Manual. 
• Attends and participates in all required Safety Meetings.
• This position is subject to pre-employment, random, reasonable-suspicion, post-accident, and other Drug and Alcohol testing, according to the Drug and Alcohol Policy.
  • Reads, recognizes and follows safety rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Traditionally, this position has no supervisory responsibilities. However, when a Line Clearance Tree Trimmer is functioning as the Lead Tree Trimmer, the employee assumes lead-worker responsibilities that may include but are not limited to relaying work assignments to others, interpreting, implementing, and monitoring work plans and procedures, reviewing the work of others for compliance and specifications, resolving non-routine questions and situations that may arise, assuming overall responsibility for the safe keeping of tools and materials, ensures that the crew conducts all work according to specifications and accepted safety rules, regulations, and practices.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• High School graduation or equivalency. Mechanical aptitude, training, or experience preferred. 
• A minimum of one year’s experience in felling, climbing and pruning trees, and clearing rights-of-way is required. One year of electric line clearance experience is preferred.
• Experience in the use and maintenance of brush chippers and chain saws, and experience using proper rigging practices and tree climbing is required.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS

• ISA Certified Arborist and/or Utility Specialist preferred.
• Required to hold, or be able to obtain a valid Montana Class A, Interstate Commercial Driver's License.
• First Aid and CPR certificate required or be able to obtain within one year.
• Must be a certified flagger or be able to obtain certification within one year.
• Employer will assist with all training and certifications.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

• All successful candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment background screening, drug/alcohol testing, and fitness capacity exam.
• Must be able to manage the physical demands of the job as described in the job description.
• Expected to work extended and/or irregular hours as assigned.
• Rate of Pay: See IBEW Local Union 44 Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• This is a union position with an excellent benefit package.

APPLICATION DETAILS

• Job open until filled.
• Visit missoulaelectric.com to view or download a complete job description and job application.
• For consideration, applicants must submit a job application, a current resume, and a cover letter.
• Applicants may submit their application materials in three ways:

1. Email to employment@meccoop.com
2. Fax to 406.541.6315
3. Mail a signed copy to:

       Missoula Electric Cooperative

       Attention: Human Resources

       1700 West Broadway

       Missoula, MT 59808

 

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