Powerline Right of Way Technician

TOWN OF APEX

invites applications for the position of:

Powerline Right of Way Technician

ABOUT THIS POSITION:

EXPECTED HIRING RANGE: $58,841.00 - 65,955.00

WORK LOCATION: 2850 Milano Ave, Apex, NC 27502 USA

SCHEDULE: Monday - Thursday 7am-5:30pm

POSTING CLOSING DATE: Open until filled

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

Performs specialized skilled work in tree pruning, removal, planting and right of way clearing in order to maintain adequate clearance for the safe operation of the Town’s electric distribution system. Employees of this class work as a member of a crew to operate specialized forestry/arboricultural vehicles and equipment to perform tree pruning, removal, planting and landscape maintenance functions to maintain right of way clearance around the town’s electrical lines. This position also maintains landscaping around substations and ground mounted switchgear and enclosures, and assists other departments with tree and limb removal and maintenance.

This position reports to the Powerline Arborist. Requires regular supervision on routine work. This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

A SAMPLE OF THE ESSENTIALS:

• Drives and operates an aerial lift truck and uses it to prune and remove large trees often in close quarters near buildings, vehicles and around high voltage wires.
• Prunes tress to remove live and dead limbs providing clearance on streets and sidewalks, at intersections, and around traffic signals and signs using chain saws, pole saws, pruners, ropes, rigging systems, and hand pruners; operates stump grinder.
• Applies herbicides as instructed for vegetation control.
• Disposes of the brush and limbs cleared from the site; operates backhoe, tractor, bushhog, and other mowers and ensures site is clean at the end of the work assignment.
• Plants trees and shrubs and performs follow-up watering, mulch and treatment for insects and disease problems.
• Maintains cleanliness of assigned vehicle and keeps vehicle in operational mode with by stocking tools and equipment and maintaining adequate fuel levels.
• Cooperates with other Town departments/divisions to remove trees and limbs impacting on other Town operations.
• Responds to citizen inquiries on site about the job and explains expected outcomes and reasons for line-clearing work.
• Responds to after hours emergency tree maintenance needs.
• Considerable knowledge of traffic laws and regulations and work zone safety rules applicable to the work and equipment operations.
• Ability to read and interpret work orders and organize workflow of each job.
• Ability to climb poles and trees safely and work efficiently.
• Ability to work near high voltage lines and to take precautionary measures to avoid accidents.
• Performs related tasks as required.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

Position requires a High School Diploma or GED and less than 1 year of experience (minimal), or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Possession of a valid North Carolina Class B CDL with air brake endorsement within six months of hire.

WHO WE ARE:

Known as "The Peak of Good Living", the Town of Apex is a rapidly growing Wake County municipality with a current population of more than 75,000 and was ranked in 2015 as Money Magazine's Best Place to Live in America. Our current workforce is comprised of over 680 full-time employees and over 125 part-time/seasonal staff. Our Human Resources Department - with the support and confidence of Town leadership - is committed to providing best-in-class HR programs for our employees, with a mission to create a culture of empowerment and accountability that maximizes individual and organizational potential. We offer a generous benefits package, and have a highly competitive compensation program. More than that, the Town is an awesome place to work, as evidenced by the 96% job satisfaction rating received in the last employee opinion survey conducted with our employees.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Not only is the Town "The Peak of Good Living", but it's also a great place to work! We strive to "reach the peak" of being an employer of choice by providing competitive salaries and excellent benefits, including:

• Paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance for employees

• 5% contributions to the NC401(k) retirement plans (no matching required)

• Participation in the Local Government Employees' Retirement System (LGERS), 6% contribution by employee

• Traditional sick and vacation leave

• 80 hours Peak Paid Time Off per year (after completion of probation)

• $1,200 Peak Lifestyle Benefit to pay for health and wellness activities (after completion of probation)

• Paid parental, caregiver, and bereavement leave

• 13 paid holidays

• Longevity pay

• Tuition assistance

• Expansive wellness program, and more!

KEEP IN MIND:

Providing a safe work environment for our employees is a top priority, therefore all new hires must successfully complete a pre-employment drug test, post-offer functional testing (if required by position), background verifications including references, criminal record and driver's license checks prior to employment.

The Town of Apex provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, political affiliation or marital status, veteran status, or genetic information.