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Could you use extra income? If so, we want you! Join our database of gig workers that assist utility companies in restoring power to communities affected by storms. When a storm approaches the area, you will be polled to see if you are available to work the storm. No commitment on your part is required to respond to a storm if you have other plans. Once the storm passes and outages are reported, you may be activated if damage is caused by the storm. In return, you will be compensated $35 per hour including the time it takes to travel to and from the assignment.
You will also be reimbursed for mileage using current IRS mileage reimbursement rates. If your stay is extended beyond 8 hours, you will receive $150 per diem. You can expect to be active for 10-30 days in a year, depending on the number and severity of storms.
- You will be assigned to an area not more than 100 miles from your home zip code
- You will watch a brief safety video to make sure you avoid hazardous situations and keep yourself safe
- You will safely drive to a staging area or spot designated by the utility company
- You will take high-definition photos of storm damage suspected of causing power outages using your smart phone and transmit the images to the utility company’s command center
- You will wait at the scene in your car to guard the area from potential hazards and keep pedestrians out of harm’s way until crews arrive to restore power. This could take several hours to several days depending on the severity of the damage
If interested, register using the QR Code and watch a short video to give you a realistic job preview of what to expect. It’s that easy.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- The employee may be required to stand; reach with hands and arms, stoop and kneel
- The employee may be subject to rough terrain and inclement weather
- The employee may be required to sit or stand for long periods of time
- The employee may be required to lift, carry, push, pull or move up to 50 pounds
- The employee may be required to travel
- The employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions including wet and/or humid conditions
- The employee will be required to wear safety-toe boots or hiking boots
Requirements
- Must have own vehicle or access to a vehicle in good working conditions for possible overnight travel
- Must be an eligible driver with a valid Driver’s License
- Must be able to effectively communicate with people
- Must be able to drive up to 200 miles roundtrip to an assigned storm area
- Must have a smart phone with a working camera and an active voice and data plan for taking photos and transmitting photos and for sending and receiving text messages and emails to complete online forms
- Must be at least 18 years old
About Think Power Solutions
Think Power Solutions is a certified Great Place to Work company! This credential was earned based on extensive ratings provided by our employees in anonymous surveys conducted by the Great Place to Work organization - the global authority on workplace culture since 1992. Think Power Solutions is a leading tech-enabled infrastructure management solutions provider with highly skilled and dedicated consultants who clients entrust to manage their mission-critical infrastructure. Think Power Solutions was founded with the vision of providing exceptional client service influenced by modern technology to positively impact the utilities, telecom, and construction industries.
Think Power Solutions exists to serve its clients, making every effort to understand their needs to produce a high-quality deliverable specifically tailored to meet custom requirements. Our client-centric philosophy, creative thinking, and innovative solutions, combined with stellar project execution attracts top industry talent. Think Power Solutions' culture enables its people to deliver industry leading services and products.
Note to Recruiters, Placement Agencies, and Similar Organizations
Think Power Solutions does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our jobs alias, website, or to any Think Power Solutions employee. Think Power Solutions will not pay fees to any third-party agency or firm and will not be responsible for any agency fees associated with unsolicited resumes. Unsolicited resumes received will be considered the property of Think Power Solutions and will be processed accordingly.
EEO Statement
Think Power Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, disability, protected veteran, gender identity, age or any other status protected by law. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Think Power Solutions will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination towards, or harassment of applicants or employees, by anyone at Think Power Solutions, or anyone working on behalf of Think Power Solutions.Salary Description$35.00 per hour
