Coleman County Electric Cooperative, Inc

Coleman County Electric Cooperative, Inc.

P O Box 860

3300 N. Hwy 84

Coleman, Texas 76834

CCEC offers an excellent benefits package and work hours are Monday – Friday 7:00 am to 4:00 pm. A job description, along with a job application follows this page. If interested, please submit the job application to:

Coleman County Electric Cooperative, Inc.

Renee’ Brown, Executive Assistant/HR

P O Box 860

3300 N. Hwy 84

Coleman, Texas 76834

Phone: 325-625-9923

Fax: 325-625-9949

Coleman County Electric Cooperative, Inc.

Groundman/Equipment Operator

Position Description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: To furnish essential ground service and assistance to the line personnel in the construction, maintenance and operation of the electric system which will, through maximum competence in job performance and teamwork, be instrumental in providing the members with the best possible electric service at the lowest feasible cost and encourage and help maintain a high standard of morale among employees by assisting in the creation and maintenance of team spirit, cooperation and enthusiasm throughout the Cooperative. Provide the Cooperative with safe and legal operation of the line trucks necessary to transport employees and materials and to provide underground trenching. Provide the knowledge and service that will assure the Cooperative of adequate custody and maximum utilization of assigned truck, trailers, tools and related equipment.

REPORTS TO: Line Foreman and Line Superintendent

ENVIRONMENT: The work is subject to outside environmental conditions, those being both extreme heat and extreme cold at times, with no effective protection from the weather. The work includes exposure to oils, chemicals, vibration, loud noises and other hazards relative to the construction, operation and maintenance of the Cooperative.

EXTERNAL CONTACTS: Effectively interact with other cooperative personnel, cooperative members and general public. Maintain good member relations through courteous action and respect of rights and property.

INTERNAL CONTACTS: Supervisor – for direct supervision and Lead Line Worker – for direction on the job site.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Is proficient in and performs as required the following activities:

Familiar with and can safely operate any Cooperative-owned line truck, underground trencher and related equipment

Drives, operates and maintains assigned line truck and digger

Inspects truck and trailer for proper and safe loading and binding prior to driving or operating

Continually inspects truck, digger and related equipment for mechanical defects and/or unsafe conditions

Performs minor road or field maintenance or repairs on assigned vehicles and related equipment

Knows and adheres to capacity and limitations of assigned truck and equipment

Ties knots, rigs block’s and makes up hand lines

Properly places and lashes down all work equipment before hauling to work site

Operates line trucks for installation or removal of poles. Frames poles on the ground per specifications

Operates trencher for installation of underground cable

Familiar with and adheres to highway laws, regulation signs and courtesies

Familiar with and can use state highway maps and electric system maps of the Cooperative

Replaces or sees that all Cooperative tools, equipment and unused materials are replaced on line truck at completion of job or day’s work

Performs scheduled replacement of truck inventory

Operates two-way radio according to proper procedures

Serves on-call duty on a rotation basis

Performs other duties as assigned

Majority of work is outside. May be exposed to extreme weather conditions and must be able to work day and/or night. Must reside within 30 miles of assigned office

Must have the ability to effectively utilize a two-way radio in executing the position’s duties

Must acquire and maintain a valid Texas commercial driver’s license and operate a motorized vehicle without the assistance of another employee

Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Operates vehicles, heavy equipment, line truck, underground trencher and associated equipment safely and proficiently, according to operating procedures

Continuously inspects vehicles and equipment for mechanical defects and unsafe conditions. Maintains equipment as necessary

Knows the name and use of materials and tools used in the construction and maintenance of transmission and distribution lines

Note: Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Work may be varied in the course of the day. A person in any position on an outside construction or maintenance crew must have the following qualifications.

Must be able to work eight hours a day, five days a week.
Must be able to work outside of these regular hours due to scheduled maintenance, oil spills, damage repairs, etc.
Must possess manual dexterity and visual acuity, as well as, the ability to constantly listen and communicate orally.
Must be able to frequently sit, bend, stoop, squat, lift and carry up to 40 pounds, push and/or pull, reach above shoulder level, climb, balance, kneel, crouch and twist.
Must be able to occasionally lift between 75 – 100 pounds, to occasionally crouch and work in awkward positions and/or enclosed spaces.
Must be able to use heavy machines and equipment, power and hand tools in field operations to include pole climbing gear, hydraulic tamps, power line conductors, secondary wires and volt/ohm meters.
Visual Acuity, hearing, speaking: Must be able to communicate clearly and accurately for work and safety compliance in a hot line work environment. Visual color discrimination is required to differentiate wire and part colors.
Occasionally kneel and crouch in certain underground installations and pole framing on the ground.
May be required to walk in uneven or poor terrain (road ditches, right-of-way, underbrush) during poor weather conditions (mud, snow, poor lighting) carrying a minimum of 50 pounds.
Must be able to read and write, to include reading and interpreting work orders and technical manuals.
Frequently sits in a vehicle to drive and/or ride to various sites.

Activities include frequent use of hand-eye coordination to operate power hand tools and occasionally electronic test equipment. This list is not intended to be all-inclusive. An employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and/or other management as required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work performed involves frequently working from a bucket, lifting and pulling cable, digging with a shovel and other hand tools, frequently pulling cable and rope and climbing poles.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED, CERTIFICATE AND/OR LICENSES:

High School diploma or equivalent.

Line construction experience desirable.

P. O. Box 860, 3300 N. Hwy 84

Coleman, Texas 76834

(325)-625-2128 – Fax (325)-625-9949

EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to abide by all federal and state laws prohibiting employment discrimination on the basis of a person’s race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, sex, marital status, or disability, except where a reasonable, bona fide occupation qualification exists.

PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE

Basic Information

Date of Application:______

Last Name:______First Name/MI:______

Address:______

(Street, City, State and Zip Code)

Phone #: ______Alternate Phone #: ______E-mail: ______

Position Desired:______Full-Time □ Part-Time □ (Check all that apply)

Date Available:______Are you currently employed? Yes □ No □

Are you over 18-years of age? Yes □ No □

What is your minimum salary requirement? ______

Are you eligible to work for any United States employer at this time? Yes □ No □

Can you, after employment, submit proof us U.S. Citizenship? Yes □ No □

Have you ever applied for a position with us? Yes □ No □

If “yes” when:

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Have you ever been employed by us? Yes □ No □

If “yes” when:

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Are you related by marriage, birth or otherwise to any manager, director or employee of Coleman County Electric Cooperative, Inc.?

Yes □ No □

If “yes” please tell us the name of your relative and relationship: ______

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Can you travel if the position requires travel? Yes □ No □

Have you ever been convicted of, or plead guilty or “no contest” to, any crime (other than a minor traffic violation) and/or received deferred adjudication? Yes □ No □

(An affirmative response will not automatically disqualify you from being considered for employment.)

If “yes”, please explain:

______

Have you ever been dismissed or forced to resign from any employment? Yes □ No □

(An affirmative response will not automatically disqualify you from being considered for employment.)

Do you require any accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job you are applying for? Yes □ No □

If “yes” please explain:

______

List any languages (other than English) you:

Speak Fluently:______

Read

Fluently:______

Write

Fluently:______

May we contact your current employer? Yes □ No □

Military experience? Yes □ No □ If yes, what branch? ______

Dates of duty (from) ______to ______Rank at Separation: ______

Employment History:

Please give a complete record of your employment, including period of unemployment, if any. Begin with your most recent employment and work back in time. You may attach supplementary sheets if additional space is needed. PLEASE COMPLETE THIS SECTION EVEN IF YOUR RESUME IS ATTACHED.

Employer: ______Position: ______

Address, City, State, Zip Code: ______

Telephone: ______Employed from:______to ______

Duties: ______

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Starting Salary: ______Ending Salary: ______Reason for leaving: ______

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Employer: ______Position: ______

Address, City, State, Zip Code: ______

Telephone: ______Employed from: ______to ______

Duties: ______

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Starting Salary: ______Ending Salary: ______Reason for leaving: ______

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Employer: ______Position: ______

Address, City, State, Zip Code: ______

Telephone: ______Employed from: ______to ______

Duties: ______

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Starting Salary: ______Ending Salary: ______Reason for leaving: ______

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References:

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Include only individuals familiar with your work ability. DO NOT INCLUDE RELATIVES. You may include only one CCEC employee.

Name: ______Relationship: ______

Telephone No.: ______Time Known: ______

Name: ______Relationship: ______

Telephone No.: ______Time Known: ______

Name: ______Relationship: ______

Telephone No.: ______Time Known: ______

Schools Attended / Name, City, State / Degree Major/
Course Study / Number of Years Completed / Diploma or Equivalent
High School
Business School
College/University
Graduate School
Trade School
Training

List any other education, training, special skills or certificates/licenses that you have related to this job:

______

Please describe your interest in Coleman County Electric Cooperative and the skills and aptitudes that you feel qualify you for the position in which you are applying.

______

Place anX in the square if you have experience in the following:

Warehousing / Electrical Tools
Computer Inventory Methods / Electrical Safety
Lay Out Work Orders / Radio Communication & Operation
Prepare Work Orders / Pole Inspection
Basic Electricity / Load Management System (SCADA)
Tree Trimming / Automatic Meter Reading (AMR)
Brush Clearing / Collecting Consumer Accounts
Machinery Used for Clearing Brush / Handling Consumer Concerns
Material Control / Connecting & Disconnecting Meters
Perpetual Inventory / Electronic Mapping Systems
Automotive Maintenance / Load Switching
Electric and Gas Welding / Substation Construction
Regulators, Capacitors, Breakers, & Switches / Line Construction
Underground Experience (Primary and/or Secondary) / Transformer Banks
Hotline Work, Primary, & Secondary

Do you have a valid driver’s licenses? _____ Yes ______No

Please complete the following:

Section 383.21 FMCSR states “No person who operates a commercial motor vehicle shall at any time have more than one driver’s license”. I certify that I do not have more than one motor vehicle license, the information which is listed below.

State / License No. / Type / Expiration Date

If you have a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) please list the Previous Three Residency

______# Years______

(Street) (City) (State & Zip Code)

______# Years______

(Street) (City) (State & Zip Code)

______# Years______

(Street) (City) (State & Zip Code)

Do you have experience with any of the following? ______Yes ______No

If yes, please complete the following:

Class of Equipment / Type of Equipment
(Van, Tank, Flat, Etc.) / Date From / Dates To / Approx. No. of Miles (Total)
Straight Truck
Tractor & Semi-Trailer
Tractor-Two Trailers
Other

Have you ever been involved in an auto accident? ______Yes ______No

If yes, please complete the following:

Dates / Nature of Accident
(HEADED-ON, REAR-END, UPSET, ETC.) / Fatalities / Injuries
Most Recent Accident
Next Previous
Next Previous

Traffic convictions and forfeitures for the past 3-years (other than parking violations).

Location / Date / Charge / Penalty

Place anX in the square if you have experience in the following:

10 Key Calculator by Touch
Keyboard – WPM ______
Operator Console / Receptionist
Daffron Software Applications
Microsoft Office Products
Handling Consumer Complaints
Proofreading
Automatic Meter Reading (AMR)
Optical Scanners
Accounts Receivable, Payable, or Payroll
Data Processing
**Computer

** Computer (List Software) ______

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Authorization

I understand that if I am employed, any misrepresentation or material omission made by me on this application will be sufficient cause for cancellation of this application or immediate discharge from the employer’s service, whenever it is discovered.

I give the employer the right to contact and obtain information from all references, employers, educational institutions, and to otherwise verify the accuracy of the information contained in this application. I hereby release from liability the employer and its representatives for seeking, gathering and using such information and all other persons, corporations or organizations for furnishing such information.

I understand that I will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen, and if hired, I will be subject to CCEC’s drug and alcohol testing policy during my employment as random times and/or reasonable suspicion. Refusal to submit to such test(s) may result in immediate dismissal. I understand that I will be required to authorize CCEC’s and/or its agent to obtain a criminal background report in order to be considered for hire. The Criminal Background Report and Driving Record will be done annually. If my driving record is unacceptable, my employment may be terminated. I understand that I’m to report any accident or traffic violation incurred while on duty to my immediate supervisor. Any accident or traffic violation incurred while off duty must be reported to my immediate supervisor within five (5) days of occurrence.

I may be required, as a condition of employment, to undergo a physical examination for the purpose of determining whether I am able to perform the essential functions of the job for which I am being considered. I authorize any physician or hospital to release any information that may be necessary to determine my ability to perform the essential functions of the job. Refusing to submit to the physical examination or release of medical information will result in not being considered for employment.

If I am hired, I understand that I am free to resign at any time with or without cause and without prior notice, and the employer reserves the same right to terminate my employment at any time, with or without cause and without prior notice, because employment with CCEC is at-will. This application does not constitute a contract for employment for any specified period. I understand that no representative of the employer, other than the Board of Directors, has the authority to make any assurances to the contrary. I further understand that any such assurances must be in writing and signed by the Board of Directors.

I understand it is the company’s policy not to refuse to hire a qualified individual with a disability because of that person’s need for a reasonable accommodation as required by the ADA.

I understand that if I am hired, I will be required to provide proof of identity and legal work authorization.

I will comply with the policies, rules and regulations of CCEC;

I understand that CCEC can change wages, benefits and conditions at any time.

Signature of Applicant: ______Date: ______

Authorization and Release to Obtain Information

Under the provisions of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), 15 U.S.C. § 1681 et seq., the Americans with Disabilities Act and all applicable federal, state, and local laws, I hereby authorize and permit Coleman County Electric Cooperative, Inc. to obtain a consumer report and/or an investigative consumer report which may include the following: my employment records, driving history records, criminal history, credit history, civil record, workers’ compensation (post-offer only), drug testing, verification of my academic and/or professional credentials, and information and/or copies of documents from any military service records.

I understand that an “investigative consumer report” may include information as to my character, general reputation, personal characteristics, and mode of living which may be obtained by interviews with individuals with whom I am acquainted or who may have knowledge concerning any such items of information. I hereby release and hold harmless any person, firm, or entity that discloses matters in accordance with this authorization, as well as iix from liability that might otherwise result from the request for use of and/or disclosure of any or all of the foregoing information.

I understand and acknowledge that under provision of the FCRA, I may request a copy of any consumer report from the consumer reporting agency that compiled the report, after I have provided proper identification. I understand a copy of this report may be obtained from iix located at 3011 Earl Rudder Fwy. S., College Station, TX 77845-6021. Their telephone number is (866) 560-7015 and fax number is (201) 748-1449.

I hereby authorize iix to obtain and prepare a consumer report as set forth above, as part of its investigation of my employment application on behalf of my employer. I agree that a copy of this authorization has the same effect as an original. This authorization shall remain in effect over the course of my employment and reports may be ordered periodically during the course of my employment.

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Applicant’s Full Name Signature Date

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