SUMMARY:

Supervises trimming activities and personally trims trees 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.

• Directs and supervises tree trimming crew, assuring that work is completed by industry safety standards.
  • Responsible for all field documentation of assigned projects including but not limited to time, joint utilities, tailgate, or other safety or training issues.
  • Maintain and keep accurate pole line inspection logs and other related documentation.
  • Climbs trees to reach branches interfering with wires and transmission towers. Prunes treetops.
  • Repairs trees damaged by storm or lightning by trimming jagged stumps and painting them to prevent bleeding of sap.
  • Removes broken limbs from non-energized power line wires.
  • Fells trees interfering with power service.
  • Loads trees and branches to haul away and runs chipper to dispose of limbs and branches. Responsible for making sure all properties where trimming has taken place are left clean and in as near to original condition as possible.
  • Works from a bucket of the extended truck boom to reach limbs.
  • Represents the Cooperative and communicates with property owners and the general public in a professional, friendly, courteous, and helpful manner answering any questions or concerns.
  • Practices barricading on public highways and public right-of-way to include the proper use of warning signs, devices, and flagging procedures.
  • Drives vehicles and operates other equipment safely.
  • Maintains and properly uses all 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 the inspection forms required.
  • Maintains ongoing, effective communication with the direct supervisor regarding the specifics of each assignment, problems that may occur, and questions that may arise. Reports immediately any known hazardous conditions affecting the crew or public that exist on lines, stations, etc. Makes suggestions on revisions as needed.
  • Become familiar with and keep current with MEC objectives and applicable policies. Adheres to all applicable policies outlined in the Safety Manual. 
• This position is subject to pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, and other Drug and Alcohol testing under the Drug and Alcohol Policy.
  • Reads, understands and follows all applicable safety rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manages Right of Way Crew in assigned areas. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and safety of assigned employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities by the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees, planning, assigning, and directing work, addressing complaints, and resolving problems.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Assignments are broadly stated in terms of objectives to be met. The employee is responsible for planning, organizing, and prioritizing the details of the work, deciding upon the methods to use to produce the desired result safely, making proper interpretations, and acting as the final authority on the adequacy of the work. The supervisor exerts control over matters such as long-range planning, expenditure of funds, and related problems.

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 functions.

About Missoula Electric Cooperative, Inc.

Missoula Electric Cooperative, Inc. is a member-owned electric cooperative with 40 employees providing service to more than 14,600 meters within a 986-square-mile service area located in western Montana. Residential members are the co-op's largest single consumer group. Missoula, the second largest city in Montana with a metropolitan population of more than 117,000, is the home to the University of Montana, a public research university. Missoula is a regional destination for shopping, dining and cultural events including symphony, ballet, theatre, film festivals and college sports. Three rivers run through town adding to the charm of the city. The area is a haven for outdoor recreation and wildlife opportunities including fishing, hiking, birding, biking and camping.

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