Seasonal Temporary Groundworker - Electric Department

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POSITIONS AVAILABLE

AVAILABLE:

May 1st - October 15th

WORKING

HOURS:

Hours may vary between five 8-hour days or four
10-hour days, some overtime may be required.

• Ability to follow oral or written instructions.
• Safely assist crews in the installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of underground distribution, street light and traffic light systems.
• Ability to do heavy manual labor, including operating shovels, jackhammers, manually pulling wire, etc.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment such as diggers, trenchers, bucket trucks, etc.
• Install cabinets, conduit and cables in underground trenches, etc.
• Make electrical terminations both primary and secondary.
• Work well with City employees, workers from other utilities, customers and the general public.
• Work overtime in times of demand.
• Adhere to all City policies, procedures and safety regulations.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Outdoor work in all weather conditions often near energized equipment. This position will be very limited to any energized work, if any.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Regularly required to stand, walk, stoop, bend, kneel, jump, reach, climb, etc. Must use hands to operate tools, machinery, etc. Regularly required to lift over 100 lbs.

EQUIPMENT USED:
Ability to operate various hand and power tools, volt meters, bucket truck, trench packer, air compressor, vactor truck, concrete saws, skid steers, boom truck, diggers and trenchers, and more.

• High school graduate or GED.
• Completion of 1st year of vocational training in the field of Power Lineworker or at least one year experience in power line maintenance and construction.
• Must have a valid Class A CDL with airbrakes.
• Possess physical strength, flexibility and mental capacity to safely perform the duties of the position.

Must wear appropriate safety items when performing safety sensitive duties. Proper PPE will be provided.