Full-Time - Groundman - Power & Light Dept

City of Trinidad, Colorado; Power (MT); On-site; USD 47,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Trinidad is seeking a Groundman in the Power & Light Department. The position supports line maintenance, repair, and construction tasks, including driving city vehicles and preparing line apparatus.

Overtime and on-call duties may apply, and safety compliance is essential. Requires a high school diploma and two years of electrical line work experience; a Class B CDL with air brake endorsement is required or must be obtained within six months.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of progressively responsible experience in electrical line work or related fields.
• Any combination of work experience relating to electrical line work, construction, and equipment operation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Lineman in line maintenance, repair and construction.
• Prepare and assemble line apparatus for work.
• Drive and operate City of Trinidad vehicles.
• Keep work areas clean and organized; pickup scrap wire and materials.
• Stock trucks with daily materials.
• Maintain equipment and protective gear in good condition.
• Follow safety standards and city policies.

Skills

Safety awareness

Strong work ethic

English literacy

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

CDL with air brake endorsement

Job description

Job Title: Groundman

Department: Power & Light

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Position Status: Full-Time

Salary: $22.50-$23.50

Job Physical Level: Strenuous

CULTURAL VALUES AND COMPETENCIES The mission of every employee at the City of Trinidad is to deliver exceptional value and quality of life to all our citizens. Each employee is measured by the ability to adhere to the city’s core value of Pride which is delivered through Purpose, Responsibility, Integrity, Dependability and Excellence. As a City we embrace and celebrate diversity and equity for all citizens and recognize that it is a privilege to serve the citizens of Trinidad, Colorado.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

the following statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and do not include other nonessential or peripheral duties that may be required. The City of Trinidad retains the right to modify or change the essential duties and additional functions of the job at any time without notice. Examples of duties are not intended to be all-inclusive or restrictive. Responsibilities as outlined in the City Charter:

Note: Regular and predictable attendance in the performance of this job is an essential function.

• Assists the Lineman in the various aspects of line maintenance, repair and construction.
• Prepare and assemble various line apparatus required for particular work being performed.
• Drive and operate various City of Trinidad vehicles.
• Keep work areas clean and organized. Pickup scrap wire, boxes and other discarded materials.
• Keep unauthorized people away from work area.
• Stock trucks with material commonly used on a daily basis.
• Assist with cleaning warehouse and storage yard area.
• Assist with washing and maintaining equipment in proper work order and cleaning of protective equipment.
• Use of various hand and power tools.
• Requires the agility and ability to climb wood poles, operate equipment safely and correctly, perform delicate maneuvers of equipment and devices around live electrical equipment and wiring and to work in inclement weather.
• Assist with loading of various materials onto trucks and/or trailers.
• May be required to work extra overtime hours, weekends or holidays in the event of emergencies. Hours of work are generally 7:00 am to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Must respond to emergency call outs and participate in the “on call” program.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge Of

• Applicable laws, codes, ordinances, safety and health regulations related to electric distribution.
• Occupational hazards and the necessity of safety precautions.
• Knowledge of electrical circuitry and the ability to apply that knowledge to solve problems.
• Knowledge of operations of vehicles of varying size and weight classification ranging from pickup to dump trucks. Must be competent in the proper use and operation of various hand tools and small equipment and must follow all established safety standards in the performance of assigned duties.

Skilled In

• The ability to listen to, read, understand and communicate the English language so that others are able to understand. This must be done both orally and in writing, at the level appropriate for the position held.
• Safe work record and demonstration of a strong work ethic.
• Strong organizational skills and a willingness to be pro-active and accept new challenges.

Ability To

• Work in accordance with quality and safety standards, policies and guidelines.
• Read and comprehend detailed and inter-related instruction sets for technical manuals. Must be able to identify all materials and equipment related to the electrical systems.
• Pay close attention to detail.Maintain effective working relations with co-workers.
• Reliably and predictably carry out duties.

SUPERVISION

Received: Works under the general supervision of the Line Crew Foreman and the Power & Light Director.

Exercised: None.

Job Qualifications

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE and/or EDUCATION:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two (2) years of progressively responsible experience working with personnel in the maintenance, repair, inspection and construction industries with special emphasis on electrical installations. Working on secondary electrical distribution systems preferred.
• Any combination of work experience relating to electrical line work, construction, and equipment operation is a plus.

Other Requirements

• Must possess a valid current state-issued driver’s license, not under suspension, revocation or denial nor have any prior alcohol related driving offenses within the last five years. A Class “B” Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with air brake endorsement is required or must be acquired within six (6) months from date of hire at the applicant’s expense.
• Successful candidates must pass a background investigation, drug screen and physical examination in accordance with job duties prior to employment.
• Must pass City’s Drug & Alcohol program, including pre-employment testing, post-accident testing, random testing, reasonable suspicion testing, return-to-duty testing and follow-up testing.
• CPR and First Aid training required.

TOOLS & EQUIPMENT USED

Personal computer, Microsoft Office Suite, and databases; phone; fax and copy machine.

Examples of such equipment are man lifts, line trucks, back hoes, trencher, capstan winches, hydraulic power units and associated tooling, hoisting devices, crimping devices, line location equipment, chainsaws, various hand tools, electronic troubleshooting devices, infrared cameras, and other tools associated with electrical trade.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be very loud at times.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must on occasion lift and/or move up to 75 pounds with or without assistance. Requires dexterity, agility and ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 60 pounds without injuring yourself or others. Some work performed at heights of 20 ft or greater.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The employee is often exposed to outside weather conditions; risk of electrical shock, dampness, direct sunlight, dust, pollen, insect stings and animals.