Role and Responsibilities: To design, survey, and stake electric distribution lines in accordance with RUS, GA DOT, and/or Coweta-Fayette EMC’s specifications. The Senior Staking Technician will be required to secure from members all necessary right-of-way easements, damage waivers, and other documents as required. 

Effectively and accurately performs the following functions:

•   Design, survey, and stake underground dig-ins, security light work orders and service orders, overhead service drops, pole changes, distribution line extensions, and distribution line equipment.
•   Design and stake DOT highway relocations, major tie-lines, work plan jobs, and service to large commercial and industrial developments.
•   Design and layout service to subdivisions and other residential developments.
•   Prepare and/or interpret staking sheets, work sketches, system maps, and all other records that may be required in accordance with the most effective and efficient construction procedures and specifications.
•   Obtain all necessary right-of-way easements, damage waivers, and other documents as required.
• Ensure that all assigned tools and equipment are in safe and operable condition.
• Immediately report and/or correct any safety rule violations or procedures as established by the National Electric Safety Code and/or Coweta-Fayette EMC’s safety rules and regulations.
• Communicate with Warehouse Manager to assure an adequate inventory of equipment, material, and supplies necessary to support the construction of all staking sheets.

 Qualifications and Education Requirements:

•   High School graduate or equivalent course of study certification.
•   Requires a minimum 4 years as a Staking Technician for a total of 8 years of experience in the design and staking of electric distribution lines or equivalent work experience.
•   Successful completion of Level 3 and Level 4 line design staking certification program or equivalent line design and staking certification program.
•   Successful completion of underground distribution design course.
• Requires the ability to identify 95% of RUS specifications and the ability to learn Coweta-Fayette EMC specifications relating to the construction and installation of electric distribution lines and equipment.
• Requires familiarity with line extension policies and rates.
• Must be familiar with Coweta-Fayette EMC’s service territory and the Georgia Territorial Act.
• Requires understanding of poly phase metering requirements.
• Must demonstrate clear understanding of continuing property records and proper coding of work orders in accordance with RUs work order procedures.
• Requires compliance with all DOT regulations and a current driver’s license.
• Requires experience with using Futura Staking Software or equivalent and basic computer skills including MS Office.
• Must be familiar with Georgia DOT standards; able to accurately read and interpret Georgia DOT site plans, and must be familiar with Bentley Redline software.
• Must be able to initiate and complete projects with little or no supervision.
• Requires extensive experience in designing and staking system improvements, DOT projects, and work plan projects.
• Requires excellent interpersonal skills for interacting with all levels of the public and cooperative personnel.
• Must be familiar with Form 219 Inspections.
• Must be familiar with joint-use contracts.
• Knowledge of the Georgia Territorial Act preferred.
• Requires compliance with all DOT regulations and maintains a current driver’s license.
• Must be able to work with electronic spreadsheets, word documents and other programs/equipment provided by the cooperative now and in the future.
• Must be able to communication effectively both in written and verbal format.
• Must be able to problem-solve and make decisions within the policies of Coweta-Fayette EMC.
• Must demonstrate excellent negotiation skills.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Light work.  Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
• Stooping, crouching, walking, standing, talking, hearing, and balancing (maintaining body equilibrium).
• Required to be available and accessible to work irregular hours during emergency situations.
• Approximately 70% of work will be done outdoors in various weather conditions, and the remaining 30% will be in a general office environment.
• Work may require occasional weekend and/or evening work.
• Required to have close visual acuity to prepare and analyze data and figures; transcribe; read and edit extensively; and view a computer terminal.