PURPOSE

This position performs a variety of tasks to support the Association’s right-of-way clearing efforts. Duties include but are not limited to inspection of existing maintenance agreements, inspection of right-of-way easements, resolving member complaints, assisting contractors with contract compliance, inspection of clearing work performed by contractors and Association crews to ensure clearing standards are met, notifying members of planned clearing activities, promoting safe work practices, and educating members regarding the Association’s clearing program.

ESSENTIAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Qualified candidates are required to have:

-       A high school diploma or equivalent.

-       A minimum of five (5) years of experience in right-of-way clearing, preferably with an electric utility.  

Preference will be given to:

-       Candidates with at least two (2) years of experience performing inspections.

-       Candidates with professional experience in inspection of power line easements.

Qualified candidates must have a valid Alaska driver’s license (or ability to obtain as required under State of Alaska regulations) and a driving record, which is acceptable and insurable by the Association and the Association’s insurance carrier at standard group rates.

About Matanuska Electric Association

Matanuska Electric Association, Inc. (MEA), Alaska’s oldest existing and second-largest electric cooperative, is owned and operated by its member-owners. The headquarters office in Palmer is located only 45 minutes from Anchorage, the state’s largest metropolitan area. The town of Palmer is nestled in the lush farmlands of the Matanuska-Susitna Valley, surrounded by the majestic Chugach Mountain Range. MEA’s service area is 4,200 square miles in Southcentral Alaska, nearly the same size as the 2.2 million acre Yellowstone National Park. MEA serves an area twice as large as Delaware and three-fifths the size of Connecticut. Service is provided from four locations throughout the territory: Eagle River, Wasilla, Palmer, and Big Lake. Alaska is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts and pilots. Residents regularly enjoy world class fishing, hunting, hiking, camping, kayaking, white water rafting, and other outdoor activities. Join us in the ‘Land of the Midnight Sun’! MEA is an EEO/M/F/D/V employer.

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