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Ozarks Electric Cooperative Corporation (OECC) is an electrical distribution cooperative headquartered in Fayetteville, Arkansas. OECC was incorporated in 1938 and, since then, has grown to serve the electrical needs of approximately 71,000 members throughout Northwest Arkansas and a portion of Northeast Oklahoma. OECC offers a competitive salary and generous benefits. Please visit www.ozarksecc.com for more information. OECC is seeking a qualified individual for its Right of Way Worker position. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES Cuts brush and maintains existing right-of-way as required or directed. Maintains and cares for tools, equipment and material assigned to vehicles. Loads and unloads trucks. Operates certain types of vehicles and associated equipment. Complies with all traffic laws, safety rules, regulations and practices. Reports any unsafe conditions on distribution lines. Job Knowledge, Training and Experience: Requires a high school diploma or equivalent; one to three months related experience preferred. Equipment Operated: Must be able to operate assigned equipment including trucks, bush hog, chain saw, chipper, etc. Must possess or be able to obtain a valid Class A commercial driver's license without violations that would prohibit insurability. Abilities and Skills: Must be able to learn and apply information from technical manuals in the completion of duties. Must be able to complete reports and other paperwork and perform mathematical calculations. Must become familiar with the National Electrical Safety Code and cooperative safety procedures and handling hazardous chemicals. Must be able to deal with a variety of people in varying situations with tact and diplomacy. Physical Effort: Must be able to perform all activities listed in the job description with or without reasonable accommodation. Frequently lifts materials and equipment weighing up to fifty pounds. Occasionally lifts and moves up to 100 pounds. Trims trees, works around noisy equipment and visually inspects work for safe conditions. Working Conditions: Regularly exposed to all kinds of weather conditions. Irregular hours may include nights, weekends and holidays. Some overtime may be required. Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, risk of electrical shock and loud noise levels. Occasionally exposed to vibration. For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website. https://www.applicantpro.com/j/822458-126771