Field Technician

PURPOSES SPECIFIC TO THE POSITION

To provide a wide range of service to the members and cooperative by efficiently performing work within the Engineering Support Department.

RELATIONSHIPS

- Reports to Field Service Supervisor.

- Directs no personnel.

- Cooperates or coordinates with all persons, both within and outside the cooperative, as deemed necessary to carry out the responsibilities of the position.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND AUTHORITIES

- Requires maintaining a valid driver's license and ability to safely operate cooperative equipment and vehicles, as assigned.

- Requires ability to work in a constant state of alertness and focus due to performing safety-sensitive functions.

- Requires willingness and ability to lift light and medium loads frequently and assist with heavy loads occasionally.

- Requires willingness and ability to work in a wide variety of environmental conditions, including but not limited to heat, cold, rain, snow/ice, etc.

- Requires willingness and ability to work in a wide variety of positions and postures, including but not limited to aloft, overhead, bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, pushing, pulling, and twisting.

- Assists in the collection of field data, preparation of easements, inspection of facilities, design of distribution line projects, maintenance of GIS system, and other projects as assigned.

- Assists in the implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures, standards, and work for the Engineering Support Department.

- Assists Field Service Representatives on projects including conduit and ditch inspections, locating underground facilities, delivery of material to job sites, and other tasks as required.

- Operates and maintains equipment, tools, software, records, and other systems as assigned.

- Observes and inspects the distribution system. Accurately collects and reports inspection data.

- Cooperates and communicates with landowners to maintain good public and member relations.

- Completes work assignments safely and within reasonable time.

- Maintains the highest degree of confidentiality regarding all cooperative, member, or employee information.

- Performs a wide variety of other duties as requested or required by the position.

Carroll Electric is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their status in any category protected by applicable law.