EMPLOYMENT – JOB LISTING

OUTSIDE PLANT COORDINATOR

NOTE: These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this position, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list. In addition, they do not establish an employment contract, as employment with Sierra Tel is always at-will.

GENERAL SUMMARY

This position is responsible for acting as custodian for all correspondence, documents, line extensions, and work orders, including all federal, state, and local government transactions received or released by the Engineering Department.  This position also answers the primary telephone, taking messages, or directing calls to others when anyone is out of the office.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Correlate work orders and associated correspondence between both homeowners and government agencies, and engineer and applicants; correspondence may include letters, applications, and forms distributed to several government agencies or private parties regarding property owner notifications, county road, and/or state highway permits.
• Maintain, daily, physical and electronic records regarding work orders (open and closed), line extensions, and department schedules; file records when done.
• Process and monitor contracts between the Company and other utilities.
• Process and monitor purchase requisitions for department needs, including office supplies.
• Attend and take minutes at weekly department meetings and forward minutes to the department.
• Monitor work orders to identify those ready for release, and be prepared to provide all documents and information at the work order meeting.
• Process property owner letters with copies of work sketches for Right of Way agents.
• Regular and predictable on-site attendance is an essential function of the job.

OTHER RELATED JOB FUNCTIONS

• Perform other duties as needed.
• Serve as backup for line assignment tasks, including processing service orders, updating circuit records, and coordinating with field technicians to ensure accurate and timely assignments during peak demand or staff absences.
• Assist the Construction Department with filing for State and County Road permits and traffic control plans.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or General Education Development (GED) is desirable.
• Four years of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Must have a valid Class C California driver’s license with a minimum of three years of driving experience.
  
  • Driving experience must have occurred after having passed a traffic laws and signs test.
  • If relocating to California from another state or country, must have, at a minimum, a valid driver’s license issued by the home state equivalent to a California Class C. The employee will be required to obtain a California driver’s license within ten days.
  • Must be insurable via Sierra Tel’s standard auto insurance policy procedures.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Skill to
  
  • Proficiently use software programs, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, as well as basic Internet operations.
  • Perform basic math calculations.
  • Effectively communicate with customers and coworkers in English, verbally and in writing.
  • Proficiently read, write, use proper grammar, edit, and proofread.
  • Plan and organize multiple tasks under deadline pressure.
• Ability to
  
  • Learn additional Company software applications.
  • Adapt to changes in procedures and responsibilities.
  • Project a professional image in conduct, attire, grooming, and manner of speech.
  • Maintain the highest degree of confidentiality regarding customer and Company information.
  • Work independently with minimal supervision, and use available information to make independent decisions related to specific job duties.
  • Maintain paperwork in a neat, organized manner.
  • Calmly and professionally work with a variety of people and personalities.
  • Attend to detail in all areas of work and maintain consistency of the Company image.
  • Follow instructions completely and accurately.
  • Effectively handle multiple, potentially conflicting, situations.
  • Travel for Company events or customer needs when requested.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical requirements described here are representative of those required of an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.

SAFETY COMPLIANCE

Safety is an integral part of our business, and the responsibility for safety extends to every employee.  Your responsibility toward safety at the workplace includes, but is not limited to:

• Proactive involvement in the Company’s Safety Program, including compliance with all rules and regulations.
• Use safe work practices while performing all duties.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The position functions indoors in a controlled office environment.
• The noise level in the work environment ranges from quiet to noisy.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Please complete the Application for Employment form below. Save the form on your computer and attach it to an email addressed to careers@sierratel.com. It is preferable to include a resume and cover letter with the application.

For questions or additional information, you are welcome to call 559-642-0200.

This position is open until filled.

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