Position Summary:

Currently Hiring at Austin and Conroe location for STAKING TECHNICIAN:

This position is responsible for the staking and design of residential, commercial, industrial, overhead and underground electric distribution facilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

STAKING TECHNICIAN:

• Research, Preparation, Acquisition of easements.
• Notarize easements as necessary per customer request.
• Creation and Submission of all Types of Permits
• Read and interpret blue prints and specifications.
• Create designs and materials lists for overhead and underground distribution facilities
• Review as-builds. Correct as needed.
• Edit GIS to ensure accuracy and connectivity.
• Draw new distribution facilities within the Global Information System
• Call locates to ensure equipment can be installed at location.
• Prepare cost estimates for new line extensions and relocations.
• Oversee project(s).  Ensure projects are completed to specifications on time, and within budget.
• Record survey measurements and descriptive data using notes, drawings, sketches and plats
• Utilize surveying instruments such as total stations, GPS equipment, prisms, theodolites and measuring equipment, and assorted tools
• Coordinate with right of way, construction crews, department planners and pole contacts departments
• Interpret, adhere to and enforce the National Electric Safety Code
• Provide proper and routine maintenance and care for assigned vehicles and tools
• Stay abreast of advances in technology

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of using computer systems, which may include setting up and using hardware and software programs, entering data or processing information
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service
• Knowledge of the National Electrical Code and the National Electric Safety Code requirements relevant to distribution design issues
• Knowledge of mathematics.  
• Knowledge of the cooperative’s distribution design and construction practices
• Knowledge of utility service guidelines and policies 
• Knowledge of power system components, functions, ratings and limitations
• Knowledge of roadway, security and other lighting design practices
• Knowledge of GIS software applications
• Knowledge of specifications and drawings for distribution line construction
• Skilled in time management
• Skilled in prioritizing and managing changing priorities
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to listen and understand information verbally and in writing
• Ability to anticipate, identify, analyze and resolve conflict and problems

Minimum Qualifications – (Education, Experience, Certification, & Licensure):

• HS Diploma or equivalent AND
• Valid Texas Driver’s License

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative 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 qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee may be required to stand; reach with hands and arms, stoop and kneel
• The employee will be subject to rough terrain and inclement weather
• The employee may be required to be trained in the proper use of survey equipment and hand tools
• The employee may be required to sit or stand for long periods of time
• The employee may be required to lift, carry, push, pull or move up to 50 pounds
• The employee may be required to travel
• The employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions including wet and/or humid conditions
• This position may be required to work more than 40 hours per week

To apply please send resume to [email protected] including what area you are applying for.