Thank you for your interest in the BWL. We think you'll find it a rewarding and nurturing place to grow your career.
Starting Salary Range: $39.86 - $39.86
GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES:
Responsible for performing trimming or removal of trees and other vegetation near energized or de-energized overhead power lines using aerial lifts and/or manual climbing techniques.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
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Responsible for trimming or removal of trees and other vegetation; following the BWL Tree Trimming Policy.
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Properly uses and cares for of all tools and equipment required to perform job duties.
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Drives and operates an aerial lift bucket truck and large brush chipper.
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Must be willing and able to work standby rotation as required.
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Follows BWL safety manual and wears required personal protective equipment as required.
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Attends training and safety awareness and/or skills improvement as required by the BWL Utility Forester, BWL management, or government agency such as MIOSHA.
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Performs other duties as necessitated by job responsibilities.
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Must be willing to learn Microsoft Excel, Outlook, BWL Outage Management System, and SAP for keeping track of completed jobs and entering time.
Why Should You Apply?
Competitive wages, employee development, and opportunity for professional growth.
Robust time off benefits including vacation, free choice, sick leave, parental leave and 11 paid holidays.
Comprehensive benefits package offered including medical, prescription, dental, life insurance, long-term disability, employee assistance program.
Voluntary benefits including vision, supplemental and dependent life insurance, flexible spending, AFLAC options, LifeLock anti-theft, long term care, tuition reimbursement, and BWL's Home Purchase Plan – Forgivable $5,000 loan for purchase of a home in Lansing.
Retirement programs including 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan (DC) (100% company paid up to 9.5 % of base salary for BU positions and up to 13% of base salary for NBU positions), 457 Deferred Compensation matches up to $2,500 per year.
Post retirement benefits offered at the respective level of coverage, co-pays and health care premium, at the same level as active employees.
Two fitness centers located on site open 24/7, work life balance program, employee assistance program, free parking and much more!
About BWL:
The Board of Water & Light serves Lansing, Michigan, and surrounding areas with electricity, water, and steam. Lansing's city charter vests the BWL with full and exclusive management of water, steam, and electric services for or the city. The American Public Power Association has honored the Lansing Board of Water & Light as one of the country's best publicly-owned utilities.
The Location:
Lansing lies at the heart of the Great Lakes State and offers all the beauty and splendor of the four seasons. A haven for swimming, boating, fishing, snowmobiling, golf, and hunting, mid-Michigan is also just a couple hours from premier skiing and one of the most beautiful freshwater lakeshores in the world on our Lake Michigan Coast. Lansing itself is only minutes and miles away from two of the nation’s premier universities, Michigan State University and the University of Michigan, and boasts miles of walking, running, biking trails, Potter Park Zoo, professional sports, the arts, and fine dining.
