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Central Lincoln PUD Journeyman Line Clearance Tree Trimmer (Newport) in Newport, Oregon
Journeyman Line Clearance Tree Trimmer (Newport)
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Journeyman Line Clearance Tree Trimmer (Newport)
Salary
$52.61 Hourly
Location
Newport, OR
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
24-22
Department
Engineering & Operations
Division
Tree Trimmers
Opening Date
11/06/2024
Closing Date
Continuous
Description
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Description
Central Lincoln People's Utility District is seeking a qualified Journeyman Line Clearance Tree Trimmer to join our dynamic team in Newport Oregon. The position will be open until filled with first round of application reviews beginning two weeks from job posting.
Your job in the department is to . . .
Work as a part of a tree trimming crew preforming utility line clearance work
Your job also involves . . .
Trimming trees, clearing brush, maintaining the right of way and providing general maintenance of Central Lincolns facilities near power lines.
Essential Functions
JOB FUNCTIONS
Trimming and pruning trees, clearing brush and vegetation, maintaining the right of way and performing general maintenance of Central Lincoln facilities, often around and near energized electrical lines.
- Operating equipment and tools used in tree trimming work.
Completes special projects and other duties as assigned to meet team, department and Central Lincoln goals while actively demonstrating accountability and responsibility for achieving desired outcomes and measurable results.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND/OR ABILITIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The required knowledge, skills and/or abilities are listed below:
Knowledge of:
Pertinent federal, state, and local laws.
Electric utility materials, equipment and supplies.
Skill or ability to:
Use power tools, hand tools, chain saws, hydraulic tree trimming saws, rakes and aerial man lifts, trucks, chippers, and hot sticks.
Perform work-related tasks in trees up to 200 feet or more in height.
Climb trees with or without spurs and able to pull body weight 45 feet up a tree.
Push or pull tree limbs, while in a tree for up to 5 minutes at a time, 4 or more times a day.
Perform an aerial rescue in emergencies.
Properly use safety equipment.
Speak loudly and clearly enough to be accurately understood when on the ground speaking to a co-worker in the top of a 45-foot tree, despite heavy background noise from traffic, construction equipment, or wind, and when visual signals cannot be used.
Speak clearly, communicating by two-way radio.
Convey information, ideas, and facts both orally and in writing to supervisors, colleagues, and individuals, inside and outside the county, using language and a format the audience will best understand.
Utilize computers and other technology to communicate in written and verbal forms (e.g., word processing, texts, emails, spreadsheets, department-specific software).
Effectively relate well with others, including supervisors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the county. Exhibit a professional manner in dealing with others and working to maintain constructive working relationships.
Take personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work. Show up to work on time, and follows instructions, policies, and procedures. Meet productivity standards, deadlines, and work schedules.
Minimum Qualifications and Progression
Minimum Education Level
High School Diploma / GED
Specifics: Has successfully completed a Tree Trimming Apprenticeship or equivalent training.
Minimum Experience Level
Two years
Specifics: Clearing and trimming around and near primary voltage energized lines and is able to qualify for the exam.
Substitution Note:Any combination of education, experience and training which demonstrates the ability to perform the required job functions may be qualifying.
Certifications
Certification(s) required
Specifics: First Aid/CPR Certification.
Driver’s License
CDL License required
Specifics: Oregon Class A required. Oregon Class B CDL may be considered if the ability to obtain air brake endorsement within 6 months of hire. Obtain a valid class A CDL within 12 months of hire.
Other Licenses
Other License required
Specifics: Oregon Public Pesticide Applicator License with Right-of-Way category is required within 6 months of hire.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Job Conditions: Typical Field Environment: Work in the field environment may require bending, climbing, crawling, stretching, pulling, pushing, standing, twisting, and walking over uneven ground. There is a common exposure to dust, pollen, traffic, and fumes. Fieldwork may be performed in adverse weather conditions such as snow, rain, wind, flooding, summer heat, etc. When in the field, a significant amount of driving is required.
Work Location: Newport
Travel: Travel occasionally via traditional modes of transportation (including airline travel) over long distances, some of which may involve one or more night stays out of town, both within and outside the state of Oregon.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands are typical of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical capability to handle high mobility demands and complex personal interactions.
Physical Ability: Tasks involve the ability to exert moderate to strenuous physical effort in moderate to strenuous work, typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (50-100 pounds).
Sensory Requirements: Most tasks require visual perception and discrimination. Some tasks require oral communications ability. Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds.
Environmental Factors: Tasks are regularly performed with exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, animals/wildlife, toxic/poisonous agents, violence, disease, or pathogenic substances.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
Central Lincoln is committed to providing reasonable accommodations as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This job description indicates, in general, the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and essential functions expected of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Central Lincoln is pleased to offer an extensive range of benefits to help our employees stay healthy and plan for their financial futures:
Competitive Wages
Personal Time Off (PTO) , Holidays
Medical, Rx, Dental and Optical Insurance
Life and AD&D Insurance
Long Term Disability Insurance
Short Term Disability Insurance (Voluntary)
Flexible Spending Accounts
401(k) Contribution Plan/Employer Match
457 Deferred Compensation Plan
Employer contributions to an HRA VEBA
Complete details regarding coverage are located in the plan documents, summary plan descriptions, labor contracts and administrative policies that are provided to new employees.
Central Lincoln reserves the right to modify or terminate in the future any benefit program that is now or later offered to you.
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Are you currently classified as a Journeyman Line Clearance Tree Trimmer recognized by IBEW Local #659?
Yes
No
02
Do you have an Oregon Class A Commercial Drivers License (CDL)?
Yes
No
03
Why are you interested in employment with Central Lincoln People's Utility District?
Required Question
Agency
Central Lincoln Peoples' Utility District
Address
Central Lincoln PUD 2129 N Coast Highway Newport, Oregon, 97365
Phone
(541) 574-2012
Website
http://www.clpud.org
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