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JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION:
High school diploma or equivalent required. Must successfully complete
Northwest Arkansas lineman college curriculum, designed for this
position within 18 months.
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JOB KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
Must have basic knowledge of electricity. Must possess a class A CDL
without violations. Must have a thorough working knowledge of service
applications and billing processes. Must be familiar with the
considerable hazards that exist in falls, electric shock, electric
flash, automobile traffic and falling objects and with proper use of all
PPE. Must be proficient in CPR, first aid, and pole top/bucket rescue.
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MAJOR JOB TASKS:
Performs field collection activities, which includes collecting
payments on past due accounts or removing energized meters and
setting or resetting energized meters up to 240 volts. Can assist
with voltages above 240 volts under direct supervision of a
qualified employee.
Completes general service work associated with metering problems.
Uses an extendo stick to connect or reconnect transformers when
needed.
Takes part in scheduled rotation of resetting meters when resets are
performed after the end of a normal
May read residential and commercial meters as assigned. Verifies
meter number, number of dials, multiplier, if applicable, status of
account, rate class and locations.
Identifies and reports safety hazards, vandalism, meter tampering
and other problems spotted in the field.
Responds to member questions and reports service problems to
appropriate Cooperative personnel.
Assists lead lineman in performance of service duties and
after-hours on-call duties. Must be available for outage restoration
call outs any time of day or night.
Serves as an assistant to Lineman to include proper positioning of
equipment and digging of holes, prepares materials for each project
including but not limited to cutouts, arrestors, meter loops and
transformers.
Performs all ground activities and will be able to: frame poles and
interpret a speck book, also be able to distinguish between
different voltages and know how to test those voltages for live or
deenergized lines.
Ensures that vehicles are kept clean and orderly and are stocked
with adequate material.
Complies with safety rules and regulations. Cooperates with all
employees in maintaining good working relationships and high morale,
exchanging ideas, information, and job experience.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and
level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification.
They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities.
TheField Service Technician IIposition shall be required to perform
any other duties assigned to fulfill the objectives of the cooperative.
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EXTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS:
Consumer/Members: Courteously answers inquiries, and, if unable to
do so, directs them to the appropriate person, making every effort
to gain their increased understanding and acceptance of the
cooperative plans, programs, and policies.
Public officials: Works with and assists Highway departments state
and local; law enforcement state, county, and city when necessary.
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OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Must have a current driver\'s license without violations that would
prevent insurability and with a class A commercial endorsement. Must
be familiar with all equipment necessary to work on electric
distribution lines, vehicles, and tools necessary for connection and
disconnection of electric meters and power line maintenance. Must
know how to use all office equipmentlaptops, pads, and cell phones.
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Must be able to read and interpret maps, diagrams, and technical
information. Must acquire within a reasonable time span knowledge of
material specifications, national safety code, appropriate cooperative
safety rules and regulations and policies and procedures. Must be
familiar with the use of computers and various software used by the
cooperative. Must have the ability to organize, plan, prioritize
multiple responsibilities with minimal supervisions, and have
demonstrated the ability to successfully balance and complete numerous
tasks and job functions simultaneously. Must be able to work in a fast
paced, high-pressure work atmosphere. Must be able to identify nominal
voltages and electrical hazards. Employee may be required to climb poles
and work on primary and secondary poles as well as help lineman with
aerial work. Example changing transformers and any line assistance
needed.
This position is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, high
precarious positions, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical
shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to vibration. The noise
level in the work environment varies from low to loud. Hours may be
irregular and include nights, week
