Temporary Groundworker (1000 Hours)

This position assists as directed to all employees of the Chaska Electric department, under the supervision of the Electric Foreperson.

1. Assists with street light repairs when scheduled for routine maintenance as well as reported outages or other problems
2. Participates in overhead and underground construction
3. Maintains equipment, tools and supplies needed for line work
4. Performs reading of meters, as assigned
5. Provides on-going assistance with tree cutting and trimming
6. Promotes quality customer relations, acknowledging any concerns and bringing them to the Foreperson for resolution
7. Performs all other related duties as requested or assigned

Education

• High school diploma or G.E.D
• Line school diploma

Other Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Valid MN Driver’s License with appropriate endorsements
• Working towards or interested in electric related field (preferred)

EQUIPMENT USED

• City trucks and trailers
• Hand tools including saw, chainsaw, weed whip, drill, crimper, etc.
• Meter reading equipment
• Computer & iPad

MENTAL & PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

Mental Effort

• Attention to safety standards, procedures, and practices
• Ability to follow written and oral instruction
• Ability to communicate professionally with coworkers and public

Physical Demands

• Proper and safe operation of city vehicles, ladders, and other tools
• Varying and some prolonged periods of standing, walking, bending, stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling, grasping, observing, identifying colors, climbing, balancing, and lifting, carrying and moving objects 80+ lbs.

Working Conditions

• Driving to and from work sites
• Working outside in all seasons with varying levels of exposure to wind, rain, snow, ice, sun
• Working within confines of both underground and overhead electrical system structures and construction sites including energized conductors