This position is responsible for performing duties required in the operation, maintenance, construction and repair of transmission and distribution systems.

MULTIPLE LOCATIONS

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Demonstrate mastery and continue duties of Apprentice 1, 2, 3 and 4
• Construct and maintain overhead and underground electric lines and equipment
• Inspect existing primary and secondary power lines and substation equipment
• Correct and/or report problems and observed hazards
• Maintain and operate vehicles and equipment
• Investigate trouble on lines and locate cause of power outages
• Maintain and service, including cleaning and repairing, all tools and equipment
• Perform rubber glove work on energized lines from aerial device
• Work on de-energized or grounded lines or equipment, both from the pole or an aerial device
• Participate in and successfully complete scheduled training
• Assist in the training of others
• Demonstrate diligence in learning and adhering to safety regulations
• Collect delinquent accounts
• Must be available for and participate in Call-Out duty
• Must be available to work various shifts
• Responsible for construction and maintenance of overhead and underground lines
• Maintain construction standards and acceptable specifications
• Lead and/or monitor job briefings and tail board meetings

• Approve purchasing invoices, work orders and focus on efficiency and cost controls
• Maintain a safe and reliable system for members and the general public
• Maintain and promote a safe work environment for employees
• Manage construction project completion
• Participate in emergency restoration and call-out duty
• Update the UC mapping system
• Participate in the process for damage claims
• Resolve customer complaints and answer customers' questions
• Provide employees with guidance in handling difficult or complex problems and in resolving escalated complaints or disputes
• Implement corporate and departmental policies, procedures and service standards in conjunction with management
• Discuss job performance problems with supervisor to identify causes and issues and work to resolve problems
• Teach and instruct employees in job duties and company policies Instruct and supervise subordinates in the absence of the Construction/Service Supervisor
• Interpret and communicate work procedures and company policies to staff
• Develop and review operating procedures
• Establish work priorities and activities
• Coordinate activities with other departments
• Conduct and participate in safety meetings
• Stay abreast of advances in technology
• Maintain the security of confidential information
• Stay abreast of advances in technology
• Demonstrate regular and prompt attendance
• Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned.

Supervisory and/or Leadership Responsibilities

A range of leadership activities, training, effectively communicating organizational policies and other information to subordinates, and ensuring that employees have a clear understanding of their responsibilities.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of business and management principles including strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership techniques and budgeting
• Knowledge of using computer systems, which may include setting up and using hardware and software programs, entering data or processing information
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service
• Knowledge of principles of electricity, safety practices and codes right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of essential duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties that may be assigned based on the needs of the Cooperative.

About Pedernales Electric Cooperative

Headquartered in Johnson City, Texas, Pedernales Electric Cooperative (PEC) is the largest distribution electric cooperative in the U.S. We deliver electricity to over 360,000 accounts which serves approximately 1 million Central Texans across an 8,100-square-mile service area, growing at a rapid pace, year over year. Since our founding in 1938 by then-Congressman Lyndon B. Johnson, it has been our mission to provide safe, reliable, low-cost power to the members we serve.

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