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Position - Union: Chief U.C.&M Mechanic

Number of Positions: 1

Location: NY - Plattsburgh

Hourly Rate: $66.58 - $67.58

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision assists Construction and Maintenance Foreman; or In the absence of the Maintenance Foreman or, in a smaller operation, assumes the responsibilities of a Foreman for Substation, Power Plant, overhead and underground construction and maintenance work.

• Makes all necessary inspections, reports and requisitions for materials.

• Performs any of the duties of a 1st Class Construction and Maintenance Man and other related or less skilled work as directed.

Skills and Requirements

• Should have had at least two years' experience as a 1st Class Construction and Maintenance Man.

• Must be able to perform semi-routine operations of considerable complexity and variety where standard methods of procedure are available. Equivalent to four years of high school; or two years of high school plus two years apprenticeship or trade school training; or common school graduate plus four years apprenticeship or trade school training.

• Must be thoroughly familiar with Company's Electrical and Mechanical Tagging Rules.

• Must be familiar with Company's Safety Rules, Pressure Method of Resuscitation on or off the ground and able to render practical First Aid.

• Must be able to qualify for automobile operator's license.

Qualifications

• Normal health, physique and use of senses as indicated by passing the required physical examination given by a Company physician, including color perception.

• Strength and endurance adequate for arduous labor in all kinds of outdoor weather conditions.

Personal Qualifications:

• Should possess temperament suited to monotonous or fixed routines.

• Should possess temperament and qualifications needed to perform under a widely varied routine.

• Must be able to meet public in pleasant, tactful manner.

• Must have established reputation for being trustworthy when in possession of confidential information.

• Must be willing to work extra and/or irregular hours and/or shift schedule.

• Must be willing to work under unusual or special working conditions and surroundings, as well as the

• normal working conditions pertaining to this job.

• Must be particularly alert in observing hazards and avoiding accidents.

• Must be capable of making and holding to decisions with fairness.

• Must be able to receive and transmit orders and instructions in such a manner as to inspire respect and

• confidence of both superiors and subordinates.

• Should be tactful in handling employee relations problems.

• Must be capable of assuming minor supervisory responsibilities.

• Must be able to plan work of wide scope.

• Must be capable of making constructive recommendations as to new procedures and standards.

Competencies

• Be a role model

• Be agile

• Collaborate and Share

• Develop Self & Others

• Empower to grow

• Focus to achieve results

• Technical Skills

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