About Us
Steuben County REMC is a growing distribution Electric Cooperative providing services to more than 10,000 homes, farms and businesses in Northeast Indiana and is headquartered in Angola, Indiana. The surrounding community has a wonderful school system, a four-year university, hospital and an abundant array of shopping and recreational opportunities. Our 101 lakes make our area a popular vacation destination for visitors from all across the Midwest.

We’re seeking a Right-of-Way (ROW) Maintenance/ Groundman to join our team. This position involves maintaining our right-of-ways through tree trimming, mowing, and herbicide applications, ensuring the safety of our infrastructure, and collaborating with members and fellow cooperative employees. If you’re detail-oriented, and passionate about providing excellent service, this role is for you!

Key Responsibilities

• Handles efficiently and in a timely fashion all work orders related to members’ trimming and removal requests.
• Properly uses ROW chemicals to complete all foliage and ground herbicide applications where needed.
• Provide courteous and efficient service/assistance to members.

Additional Duties

• Maintain vehicles and equipment, including software updates.
• Investigate mistakes or damages as needed.
• May serve on an on-call rotation schedule.

• High School diploma
• Valid Indiana driver’s license and Class A CDL
• Need chemical application license with knowledge and experience using herbicides preferred.
• Ability to read herbicide descriptions.
• Good voice and enunciation for customer work.
• Capable of writing, speaking and reading English
• Ability to use office machines, e.g. copiers, fax, calculators, personal computers.
• A demonstrated ability to build positive, productive relationships with people.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Required to talk to and with the public, members, employees. Physical ability to lift up to 25 pounds and navigate uneven terrain.
• Frequent driving throughout the service territory.
• Non-smoking office environment. 
• Job requires exposure to the following herbicides or similar ones:  Spike 40P, Spike 80W, Pathway, Round-Up, Accord, Garlon3A, Garlon4, Escort, Stalker, Krenite. 
• Must reside within a 12 mile radius of the Cooperative.

What We Offer

• Defined Pension Plan
• Matching 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Vacation and Sick Time
• Additional Benefits

Pay
Compensation is based on experience.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Applications will be accepted until November 10 or until filled.