About the role#
This internship supports the right-of-way maintenance program at Carroll Electric Cooperative Corporation. You will work outdoors as part of a crew to clear vegetation from around electric lines and facilities. This position offers hands-on experience with utility operations and safe work practices while helping maintain reliable service for the cooperative.
What you'll do#
- Clear brush, trees, and vines from electric utility rights-of-way.
- Assist with dragging, chipping, and moving woody debris.
- Use hand tools and powered equipment like chainsaws.
- Receive training on brush grinders, tractors, and trimmers.
- Inspect tools and equipment before use and keep them clean.
- Work safely around electric facilities by following established procedures.
- Identify hazards such as uneven terrain, overhead lines, and changing weather.
- Communicate equipment problems or safety concerns to crew leaders.
- Assist with loading and transporting materials.
- Work occasionally as a helper for line technicians.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in or recent graduation from high school, college, or a technical program.
- Ability to perform physical work outdoors in hot, cold, wet, or dusty conditions.
- Capability to walk on uneven or rough terrain.
- Strength to lift, carry, push, and pull tools and brush.
- Commitment to safety and working as part of a team.
- Comfort using tools and learning to operate powered equipment.
- Reliability and the ability to report to work on time.
- Previous experience in landscaping, farming, forestry, or construction is helpful but not required.
Location & details#
- Location: Pea Ridge, Arkansas.
- Schedule: Full-time, Monday through Friday, with hours typically between 6:00 am and 4:30 pm.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- This is a paid internship.
About Carroll Electric Cooperative Corporation
Carroll Electric Cooperative Corporation operates as an energy provider serving Northwest Arkansas and Southwest Missouri. The company maintains its headquarters in Berryville, Arkansas, and operates district offices and service centers across the region. It has been in business for over 87 years. The organization employs 373 full-time staff members.
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