Vegetation Management Intern

PURPOSES SPECIFIC TO THE POSITION

To learn, assist, and perform clearing of the Cooperative's rights of way.

RELATIONSHIPS

• Reports to district Manager, Line Services and Vegetation Management Foreman, and Crewman as assigned.
• Directs – none, unless otherwise assigned.
• Cooperates or coordinates with all persons both within and outside the Cooperative as deemed necessary to carry out the responsibilities of the position.

QUALIFICATIONS AND DUTIES

• This position shall serve primarily as a groundman, helper, and learner. All safety sensitive functions will be limited and supervised until competency is demonstrated.
• Assists with the clearing or re-clearing of rights of way and trimming of trees.
• Work safely and comply with all rules, policies, laws, and regulations.
• Learn to operate and care for a wide variety of vehicles and equipment, as qualified and assigned.
• Properly uses and maintains right-of-way clearing tools and equipment, including but not limited to hand cutting tools, chainsaws, woodchippers, bucket trucks, and various vegetation management equipment, as qualified and assigned.
• Lift light and medium loads frequently and assist with heavy loads occasionally.
• Use stairs and ladders.
• Work in a wide variety of positions and postures including but not limited to overhead, bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, pushing, pulling, and twisting.
• Requires willingness and ability to work in a wide variety of environmental conditions, including but not limited to heat, cold, rain, snow/ice, etc.
• With training and under supervision, work aloft, including but not limited to aerial lifts, ladders, and climbing trees or poles.
• Learn to efficiently operate two-way radio equipment, mobile devices, and other technology as assigned.
• Assist in completing neat paperwork and maintain organized workspaces as assigned.
• Requires willingness and ability to work in a constant state of alertness and focus.
• Uses safety equipment as needed and practices safe working habits.
• May be assigned to assist with and learn various construction and service functions of a distribution utility.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required by the position.