Job Description
Job Description
Locations
Below are the duty locations where positions may be filled under this announcement :
- Alpine, TX
- Fort Stockton, TX
Job Purpose
Performs equipment operations work involving the operation, maintenance, and repair of heavy and light equipment. Operates vehicles and equipment to assist line crews in the construction, maintenance and operation of overhead and underground distribution lines by clearing and maintaining right-of-way. Work under general supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
Duties and Responsibilities
Operate a variety of light and heavy equipment, such as backhoes, front-end loaders, forklifts, dump trucks, or bulldozers, involved in clearing rights-of-way, according to RUS requirements and Cooperative policies, to prepare for construction and maintenance projectMonitor performance and perform preventive maintenance inspections, routine servicing, and minor repairs on equipment; track scheduled maintenance of equipmentLoad and unload equipment from vehicles used to transportEnsures adherence to safety standards when operating equipmentInspects equipment to ensure that it meets specificationsPrepares and maintains records, files, and reports on equipment and inventoryPerform other work as directed during emergency situations such as floods, tornadoes, hurricanes, accidents, and hazardous material spillsPerform other jobs as directedLearn and comply with Cooperative’s safety rules and proceduresMaintain confidential informationQualifications
Proven experience and skill in the use of heavy and light equipment that relates to right-of-way clearing; Apprenticeship, certificate or associate degree in heavy equipment technology, preferredExperience in the use of mechanical devices of the trade and hand and power tools; in resolving equipment related issues; in reading and monitoring gauges and instrumentation; and in adjusting electrical and mechanical equipmentKnowledge of the operating principles, practices maintenance, and repair of heavy and light equipment; basic vehicle mechanics; and applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codesAbility to understand and follow instructions; to operate heavy and light equipment; to analyze operating difficulties in the equipmentMust possess a valid Texas Class “A” Interstate CDL (Commercial Drivers License)Knowledgeable with TxDOT rules and regulationsProficient with maintenance and repair toolsAbility to read and interpret technical manualsGood organizational skillsInsurable with the Cooperative’s auto insurance carrierPossess oral and written communication skills in the English languagePossess good interpersonal skills, including the ability to maintain a harmonious working relationship with all Cooperative employeesMust be or become certified in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitationWorking Conditions
Exposed to moving mechanical parts, potential precarious places and loud or noisy equipmentTo ensure all employees are provided with drug free and alcohol-free working conditions, pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion and random drug and alcohol tests are conducted on all employeesSubject to irregular hours, which may include nights, holidays and weekends; some overtime hours may be requiredMust be able to work under adverse weather conditions, such as extreme heat, cold, high winds or stormy conditionsSubject to travel, including multiple overnight stay(s)Physical Requirements
Required to pass a physical examination when employedMust have sufficient health to perform the essential functions, duties and responsibilities of the jobRequires lifting, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, and / or carrying of various weightsStanding, walking and sitting for extended periods of timeDirect Reports
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Rio Grande Electric Cooperative, Inc. (RGEC) was organized in 1945 to enhance the quality of life for rural residents by providing electric service where none existed. Today, at over 35,000 square miles, RGEC has the largest service territory of any electric cooperative in the contiguous United States, serving 18 counties in Texas, and two counties in New Mexico. While it still serves rural areas, many metropolitan areas have expanded into RGEC’s territory, which now includes hospitals, schools, and urban housing developments. The Cooperative was also selected by the military to be the electrical maintenance provider for Fort Bliss, El Paso, and Laughlin Air Force Base, Del Rio.
RGEC currently employs a compliment of 169 people to serve 7,229 members with 14,531 meters. It maintains offices in Alpine, Brackettville, Carrizo Springs, Dell City, El Paso, and Fort Stockton, with the Brackettville office serving as corporate headquarters. The Co-op maintains 10,044 miles of energized line of which 126 miles are transmission line, 202 miles are underground line, and 9,716 are overhead energized line. RGEC maintains the electrical distribution systems for Fort Bliss, El Paso, Texas, and Laughlin Air Force Base, Del Rio, Texas.
Mission
RGEC is committed to providing safe and reliable energy services through the efficient use of resources, highly skilled employees, and technology.
Motto
Empowering communities, enhancing lives.
Values & Vision
RGEC proudly serves members based on a foundation of integrity and excellence, while striving for the betterment of communities and quality of life for those in the region it is privileged to serve.
Seven Cooperative Principles
Voluntary and Open Membership | Democratic Member Control | Members’ Economic Participation
Autonomy and Independence | Education, Training and Information | Cooperation Among Cooperatives | Concern for Community
Rio Grande Electric Cooperative, Inc. is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
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