Vegetation Maintenance Specialist 1

Position Summary

This position is responsible for vegetation maintenance for the Cooperative.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversee, schedule and monitor vegetation contractor crews       
• Conduct field visits of contractor crews 
• Verify and approve the accuracy of contractor log sheets
• Investigate and handle customer issues and complaints including access refusals, the work performed, and other vegetation maintenance activities
• Notify supervisor and other appropriate personnel of problems encountered
• Make recommendations for solutions to problems
• Maintain assigned vehicle and tools
• Adhere to PEC and industry safety standards      
• Prepare written documents regarding vegetation maintenance activities to ensure department compliance with internal policies, NERC, PUCT and NMPRC regulatory requirements and environmental regulatory requirements
• Participate in call out, outage and restoration activities
• Represent PEC on vegetation maintenance issues and associated environmental issues.
• Assist supervisor in investigating and effectively resolving member complaints   
• Periodic patrol of lines for tree encroachments and visibly faulty equipment
• Initiate requisitions for contractor work to be performed             
• Approve invoices for work performed by contractors      
• Operate PEC vehicle(s) for business purposes in accordance with applicable Federal, State, and local law and PEC policies and procedures
• Maintain driver eligibility through appropriate valid Texas Driver's License and driving record in accordance with PEC policy

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• Maintain the security of confidential information
• Stay abreast of advances in technology
• Demonstrate regular and prompt attendance
• Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned

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Supervisory and/or Leadership Responsibilities

Provides guidance to contractor crews. Oversees and approves the work of contracted crews

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of using computer systems, which may include setting up and using hardware and software programs, entering data, configuration, or processing information
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service    
• Knowledge of electric utility construction practices for transmission and distribution systems      
• Knowledge of utility vegetation management safety rules and practices
• Skilled in time management       
• Skilled in prioritizing and managing changing priorities   
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to listen and understand information verbally and in writing          
• Ability to anticipate, identify, analyze and resolve conflict and problems
• Ability to learn and comprehend basic electrical distribution and transmission systems
• Ability to learn and identify problematic equipment