Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation

Techinician I- Transmission&Construction

LocationLittle Rock, AR
Job TypeFull-time
Salary$62,400-$91,520

About This Job


$30.11- $44.69 per hour


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Acts as on site representative to oversee the construction, testing and repair of AECC's capital substation and transmission construction and maintenance projects.
Inspects wiring, electrical circuits, foundations, steel, power equipment and other construction assembly units during and after construction for structural quality, general safety, and conformance to specifications and codes.
Understands test equipment and tools used for construction, operations, testing, and maintenance of substation equipment, including breakers, transformers, regulators, switches, and transmission lines.
Measures dimensions and verifies level, alignment, or elevation of structures or fixtures to ensure compliance to building plans and codes.
Maintains daily logs and supplement inspection records to track construction/contractor progress, weather delays, and other pertinent information relevant to construction contracts.
Reviews and interprets plans, blueprints, site layouts, specifications, or construction methods to ensure compliance to AECC construction specifications, legal requirements and safety standards.
Instructs and trains technician helpers on technical, operational and safety standards. Assists with safety meetings on a monthly basis, including technical topics. Implements safety in the work area.
Uses EAMS to track work requests, work orders, requisitions, and timecards; Performs directed switching with written switching orders.
Tracks all field revisions and markups to assist with the record updating process and "As Built" drafting record drawings.
The ability to handle stress and work well with others are essential functions of this position.
Performs any other related duties as required or assigned.
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 office hours when necessary is an essential function of the job.



Minimum Qualifications


High School Diploma or GED, plus 3 years related experience and/or training. Or equivalent combination of education and experience.



Tech I - High School Diploma or GED, plus 3 years related experience and/or training. Or equivalent combination of education and experience.


Drivers License.

Tech II - Associate Degree in Electronics, Civil/Electrical Engineering Technology or equivalent, plus at least 3 years related experience and/or training, Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

CDL license required (or ability to obtain within 6 months)
ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician (or ability to obtain within 12 months)
OSHA #510 - 30 HR Construction Industry Card (or ability to obtain within 3 months)



REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS


Drivers License



PREFERRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Associate Degree in Electronics, Civil/Electrical Engineering Technology or equivalent.
A Journeyman Electrician License or a Master Electrician License is also desirable.
CDL license preferred
ACI Concrete Field-Testing Technician license preferred



BENEFITS

100% Company Funded Defined Benefit Pension Plan
401(k) with 3% Dollar-for Dollar Company Match
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
9 Paid holidays
2 Floating holidays
Educational assistance
Paid time off accrual
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Free & confidential Employee Assistance Program



ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS


The following work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions, wet or humid conditions, extreme cold; frequently exposed to risk of electrical shock; and occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts, work in high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme heat, vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.



PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES


The following physical activities 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 individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.


Moderate diversity, moderately physical. Work activities which allow for a moderate amount of diversity in the performance of tasks which requires somewhat diversified physical demands of the employee.


While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, talk or hear; and frequently required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; occasionally required to climb or balance, taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds; frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.



ADDITIONAL INFORMATION


Keeps the supervisor informed at all times of matters important to the cooperative, particularly when member cooperatives or other power suppliers are involved. In pursuant of the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Act 593, this position is a designated safety-sensitive position according to AECC/AECI standards and processes. Successful completion of prescribed NLC course lessons in the Power Delivery Department training program or other prescribed training program as required.



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.


Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.


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