Facility Worker II (LEC)

(Power Production Services Department) PowerSouth Energy Cooperative,

headquartered in Andalusia, AL, is a generation and transmission (G&T) electric cooperative serving the wholesale power needs of 20 distribution members - 16 electric cooperatives and four municipal electric systems - in Alabama and northwest Florida. Today, PowerSouth remains a trusted energy provider for its member systems, who serve end-use consumers in 39 counties in Alabama and ten counties in Florida.

PowerSouth's most important asset is a workforce of more than 550 men and women at nine PowerSouth locations. Safety is PowerSouth's number one core value, and its employees set the bar for safety excellence and have achieved an impressive safety record.

This position is based at PowerSouth Energy Cooperative's Lowman Energy Center in Leroy, AL.

The purpose of this position is to provide miscellaneous maintenance and repair activities at transmission, distribution, generation and telecommunication sites and facilities owned by PowerSouth and its member owners. The incumbent must possess competent skills and ability to perform miscellaneous maintenance and repair of equipment and facilities on the PowerSouth system. This position requires the ability to operate a vehicle in a constant state of alertness, safely and without being a direct threat to self or others, either with or without any reasonable accommodations. The incumbent must possess a valid driver's license and be able to obtain a Class A CDL within eighteen (18) months (must be 21 to obtain CDL). The incumbent must also have a high school diploma or equivalent.

- Maintains the physical appearance and physical integrity of equipment, buildings and property associated with substation, transmission, generation and telecommunication facilities. Performs facility maintenance duties such as grass mowing, fence erection and repair, painting, HVAC replacements, lighting repairs, conduit installation and repairs, erosion repair, etc.

- Assists other PowerSouth crews with maintenance or construction tasks.

- Performs administrative duties including but not limited to providing time sheets, equipment logs, vehicle mileage tickets, and other documentation accurately and in a timely manner.

- Responsible for ensuring the success of PowerSouth by promoting team work, group goals and objectives, proper communication and cooperation withing the department, division, throughout the PowerSouth organization and with member systems.

Benefits

- Medical and Dental Insurance

- Vision Insurance

- Pension Plan funded 100% by the company

- 401(k) Plan with up to 5% employer match

- Group Life Benefits

- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

- Paid Holidays

- Paid Personal and Sick Leave

- Educational Assistance

Employment is subject to a negative drug screen, background check, and completion of a comprehensive application for employment.