Right-of-Way Coordinator

The Right-of-Way Coordinator plans, organizes and directs the clearing and maintenance of Rush Shelby Energy territory rights-of-way, tree trimming, spraying, mowing, and coordinates other various outside contract crews utilized by Rush Shelby Energy.

• Responsible for the observance of RSE safety rules, procedures, safety policies and bulletins to include NESC, OSHA, DOT, EPA, RUS and any standard that may apply to employees performing right-of-way clearing, constructing, reconstructing, or inspecting RSE facilities
• Obtain approval from VP of Engineering and Operations for all right-of-way (ROW) clearing
• Plan and maintain system’s ROW schedule
• Manage ROW budgets
• Generate, evaluate and negotiate bids and contracts as needed for trimming, spraying, and mowing RSE right-of-way
• Assign and coordinate all right-of-way cutting, trimming, spraying and mowing with right-of-way crews, as necessary
• Assist VP of Engineering and Operations Assign with assigning and coordinating outside overhead/underground crews, inspection crews, and other special service outside contract crews
• Diligently evaluate right-of-way crews and outside contract crews daily as to the quality and quantity of work completed
• Assist in the resolution of all claims and complaints resulting from right-of-way clearing
• Coordinate restoration of property damages caused by RSE crews or contractors
• Work closely with VP of Engineering and Operations and Accounting department to approve invoices from contractors and track budgets and spending
• Maintain industry contacts to stay better informed on the safe and proper use of right-of-way equipment
• Coordinate member generated ROW service orders with ROW contractors
• Work with Staking Engineers to bid tree work
• Required to be on the monthly dispatch schedule in case of outages and emergencies
• Assist during major power outages in capacities assigned by the VP of Engineering and Operations
• Other duties as assigned

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have an equivalent of the following education and/or experience

• High School Diploma or satisfactory GED equivalent required
• Thorough knowledge of electric theory and safety practices and procedures is mandatory
• Minimum 2 years’ experience at Rush Shelby Energy or background in rural electric cooperatives or the utility industry preferred
• Additional education or training in public relations and right-of-way is highly desirable
• Must possess and maintain a valid Indiana driver’s license

• Must be knowledgeable of electric utility operations and safety practices in tree cutting, topping, etc.
• Must have or be willing to gain knowledge of the use of herbicides and right-of-way control
• Must possess ability and willingness to earn and maintain proper trimming and application certifications and licenses
• Must have thorough knowledge of RUS specifications and current NESC Code
• Ability and willingness to become drone-certified
• Must be able to utilize vegetation management software proficiently
• Must be proficient with MS Office Suite, One Drive, OMS, Partner, Yukon, iVUE Financials
• Must be self-motivated and have the desire to continually improve the overall reliability and integrity of Rush Shelby Energy’s infrastructure
• Must have the physical ability to work inside an office environment and sit at a desk to handle various computer work and work outdoors in all weather conditions and walk on various terrains
• Must have strong problem-solving and decision-making skills to identify, anticipate and resolve problems
• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills
• Must have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to contribute and collaborate in a group setting
• Must possess strong customer service skills
• Must be able to work autonomously with little supervision
• Must be organized and detail-oriented, with ability to manage multiple projects with varying scopes and timelines simultaneously
• Must project a positive public image and maintain satisfactory public relations by responding to consumer inquiries in a timely and professional manner
• Must have ability to work effectively in a changing environment
• Must have ability and willingness to work overtime as needed and/or required
• Must be able and willing to attend meetings, training, conferences that may require travel and/or overnight stays
• Must always represent the Cooperative with professionalism, including but not limited to during all member and community interactions, while driving a company vehicle, while wearing company logoed apparel
• Must have personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and dedication to the seven cooperative principles and the mission of Rush Shelby Energy