Brushing Crew

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is a summertime seasonal position limited to 100 days of employment between May 1st and September 30th.

The brushing crew is responsible for clearing brush from AEL&P and Snettisham property and assets. The brushing crew is also responsible for general maintenance tasks the Generation Foreman assigns.

KEY or ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Working as a team to complete an assigned task in a reasonable amount of time. Operating motor-vehicles and brush clearing equipment in a professional and safe manner.

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS:

Travel to remote locations for days at a time to complete assigned work, this will involve overnight stays and travel in either single engine aircraft or helicopter.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

Must be a full-time student aged 18 or older and possess a valid driver’s license and be able to be insured under AEL&P’s insurance policy. Applicants must be willing to release their driving records to AEL&P prior to offer of employment.

EQUIPMENT UTILIZED:

Motor-vehicles, brush clearing equipment, power tools and hand tools.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

To meet all the expectations of this position you will need to be able to lift 70 lbs. without assistance and be able to work outdoors for extended periods of time in all types of weather. You must be able to operate brushing equipment for extended periods of time while working on uneven terrain. This position will involve hiking several miles while packing equipment and supplies over steep terrain.

MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

For an employee to succeed in this position they will need to: utilize analytical skills for problem solving, prioritize workload, work efficiently, and meet deadlines, collaborate with coworkers, and adapt to changing schedules.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

At Alaska Electric Light and Power Company, we maintain a drug-free workplace with a commitment to safety and job satisfaction. All employees must comply with AEL&P company policies, including the Drug and Alcohol Policy.

AELP is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

SALARY:

Hourly wage of 45% of the current IBEW Journeyman Wage per the Agreement between AELP and IBEW Local #1547.

Company Description

Since 1893, Alaska Electric Light & Power Company has provided clean, renewable, low-cost hydropower to the community of Juneau. Serving over 18,000 customers, AEL&P prides itself on a history of innovation such as being the first in the world to connect cruise ships to shore power, the first in the US to utilize the Daisy Bell for avalanche mitigation, and the first in Alaska to implement an Electric Vehicle charging rate, among many other innovations.

AEL&P is a wholly owned subsidiary of Avista Corp.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Money Purchase Plan
• 401(k)
• Legal Plan
• Paid Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance