Dispatcher Position Available In Pickens, Georgia
Tallo's Job Summary: The Dispatcher role at Amicalola EMC involves troubleshooting, testing, and maintaining the Electrical Distribution System. Responsibilities include communicating with field operations and dispatching crews for power restoration. Requirements include a high school diploma/GED and experience in electric utility dispatching. The position offers benefits such as retirement plans, health insurance, and generous leave. To apply, visit the provided website link.
Job Description
The Dispatcher will be responsible for troubleshooting, testing, operating, and maintaining the integrity of Amicalola EMC’s Electrical Distribution System. This position will provide consistent, timely and accurate communication with field operations personnel as well as management and public relations personnel. The Dispatcher is responsible for monitoring and remotely controlling automated field devices as well as dispatching crews to ensure safe and efficient power restoration.
Education and Experience:
Highschool Diploma/ GED required.
Prior experience as a dispatcher in an electric utility system preferred. Other experience may be substituted which results in a general understanding of the various aspects of service in an electrical distribution system.
Abilities and Skills
- Proficiency with personal computers including working experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and current Windows Operating Systems
- Great written and oral communication skills especially via email, telephone and two-way radio with operations and contract personnel, law enforcement agencies, Amicalola members and management
- Ability to learn Amicalola EMC’s Electrical Distribution System via Outage Management and SCADA including troubleshooting and testing remote controlled field devices and substation equipment
- Ability to generate, maintain and record departmental reports
- Ability to perform under pressure during high stress, emergency situations with multiple system alarms all while managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
- Must be physically and mentally able to work long shifts with irregular hours, alternating day and overnight shifts every 2 weeks
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Work Schedule:
7
- 12 hour day shifts, then 7 days off. 7
- 12 hour night shifts, then 7 days off. Overtime available. Alternating weekends and holidays required
- Prolonged periods of sitting and computer work
- Occasional walking, standing, bending, stretching, pushing, pulling, climbing, lifting and carrying materials or office supplies <20 lbs
- Majority of work will be performed indoors.
Benefits:
Amicalola EMC offers an excellent benefit package that includes:
Defined Benefit Retirement Plan401k PlanHealth insuranceHealth Savings AccountDentalVisionDisabilityLife insuranceGenerous leave8 Paid holidaysAmicalola EMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Disabled.
Standard post-offer of employment physical, drug screen, and background check required.
For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.
https:
//amicalolaemc.applicantpro.com/jobs/3726586-750523.html
