Description

• Inspects and repairs equipment as necessary to ensure proper operation.

• Travels to various jobsites and makes necessary adjustments or repairs on equipment in the field.

• Purchases necessary parts and supplies to maintain equipment.

• Performs gas and diesel engine repairs and repairs hydraulics.

• Performs fabrication and welding, electrical troubleshooting and repairs heavy equipment.

• Ensures fleet meets DOT requirements including vehicle inspections and air brakes including all documentation.

• Assists in Performing and maintains inventory of parts and supplies; ensures that adequate quantities of parts, supplies and materials are available.

• Advises Supervisor concerning daily maintenance of equipment and repairs.

• The ability to handle stress and work well with others are essential functions of this position.

• Performs any other related duties as required or assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or GED, plus related experience and/or training. Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Technician I - 1 year experience

• Technician II - 3 years experience

• Technician III - 4 years experience

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

A valid driver license is required. DOT Vehicle Inspector Certification (Must obtain within 120 days), DOT Air Brake repair and inspection certification (Must obtain within 120 days). Employees are required to wear work boots with a hardened toe, differentiated heel, and leather uppers. Boots must comply with ASTM Standard for Protective Footwear – ASTM F2413. As a condition of employment, this position requires a valid driver’s license, post-offer fit for duty physical, pre-employment drug test, and must be able to pass DOT physical.

PREFERRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Class "A" CDL preferred. Knowledge on maintenance/repair of Aerial Devices/Sky Trim and Tractors.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Outside or inside working environment, wherein there are potentially hazardous working conditions and life-threatening situations exist (fire, chemicals, electrical sources, heights, dangerous people, etc.) part of the time.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Must be able to travel to various locations and stay overnight as required to complete work assignments. Must be able to work extra hours when necessary and report to work whenever needed during non-scheduled working periods. During storm season, in and out of state storm recovery work is required. Must be able to work in extreme temperatures and at excessive heights. Must have tools required to perform duties and be able to perform routine maintenance on crew vehicles. Must have or be able to obtain CPR and First Aid Training. In pursuant of the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Act 593, this position is a designated safety-sensitive position according to AECC/AECI standards and processes.

Benefits

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• 9 Paid holidays

• Educational assistance

• Paid time off accrual

• Short-term disability

• Long-term disability

• Free & confidential Employee Assistance Program

EEO/AA/M/F/VETS/DISABLED

Should you elect to apply for this position, AECC/AECI will review your qualifications. If after reviewing the qualifications and experience of all applicants, your skills and credentials meet our needs, someone from our organization may contact you. Please be advised that the time required to complete the applicant review process typically takes between 30 and 90 days, but could extend beyond that. Once the position has been filled, all applicants will be notified via email.

Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation and Arkansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc. are Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age or any other protected category.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)