Utility Worker I

Town of Estes Park; Estes Park (CO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Estes Park is hiring for multiple vacancies for the position of Utility Worker I. This entry-level role involves working in the Power & Communications Division, assisting with the installation and maintenance of electrical and fiber distribution systems. Candidates will engage in physical labor, ensuring compliance with safety standards while operating various tools and equipment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits program

Retirement plan

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Sick leave and vacation

Qualifications

• Entry-level position with preference for construction or government experience.
• Ability to operate motorized equipment is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assists with installations of underground fiber/power lines and transformers.
• Operates a variety of equipment including tree trimming tools.
• Performs routine safety checks of equipment.

Skills

Ability to learn

Physical labor

Communication

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (GED)

Tools

Basic hand and power tools

Job description

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Summary

Join our Team! The Town of Estes Park has several vacancies for the position of Utility Worker I These positions will work in our Power & Communications Division. Utility Worker I is an entry level position. For more about our organization and the application process, please refer to our employment brochure here.

Summary

Join our Team! The Town of Estes Park has several vacancies for the position of Utility Worker I These positions will work in our Power & Communications Division. Utility Worker I is an entry level position. For more about our organization and the application process, please refer to our employment brochure here.

Under the general supervision of the Crew Supervisor, assists with physical work such as trenching, installing conduit, and helping the Electric and/or Fiber Crews in the daily operation, installation and maintenance of the electric/Fiber power distribution system. Utility Worker I is an entry level position.

Examples Of Essential Duties And Responsibilities

The below list is intended to be illustrative of the responsibilities of the position and not all encompassing. The Town may change these duties at any time.

• Assists with installations of de-energized underground fiber/power lines, transformers (including primary, secondary, single and three phase transformer connections), and poles while properly using personal protective equipment (PPE) and practicing safe working habits.
• Learns and practices implementing construction standards and safety codes, including familiarization with tools and hardware used in electric distribution and fiber installation.
• Operates a variety of equipment including: tree trimming equipment, and basic hand and power tools.
• Assists in framing new power poles and stringing wire and fiber.
• Assists in installing conduit for both Electric and Fiber networks
• Trims and maintains trees and branches which interfere with power lines, using appropriate tools.
• May assist with patrolling lines, performing voltage checks, inspecting electrical equipment, and troubleshooting and assisting with repairs of fiber/power lines during outages.
• Attends safety meetings and participates in safety programs.
• Assists in locating services of underground utilities.
• Performs general maintenance of equipment including keeping trucks stocked, cleaned, and properly maintained; light carpentry, painting and maintenance of facilities.
• Assists in power pole hole digging; drills preliminary holes following instructions from on-site lead worker; digs pole hole using power drills, chisel and shovel; places power poles into holes utilizing boom truck and tamps dirt to set pole.
• Assists in performing distribution system switching operations.
• Performs routine safety checks of equipment and minor maintenance activities on vehicles and equipment and maintains records of activities.
• Performs other related work as required or assigned.
  
  

Minimum And Preferred Qualifications

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Utility Worker I:
• Entry level position. Experience in general construction or municipal government is preferred.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS AND REGISTRATIONS

• Valid Colorado Driver’s license and satisfactory driving record. Out of state candidates must be able to obtain Colorado Drivers License within six months of hiring date.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:

• Ability to learn to read and interpret maps and electrical drawings.
• Willing to learn and ability to safely use hand tools and small engine power tools (i.e. Chainsaw; saws all; impact driver, etc.).
• Ability to perform strenuous physical labor for extended periods of time in all types of weather, including: operating tools on power poles; lifting, carrying, and loading/unloading heavy items and materials; hand-digging in excavation/backfill work using shovels, picks, and rakes.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to demonstrate basic computer skills.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service to internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to drive and operate motorized equipment, including heavy-duty 1 ton Town vehicles, general electrical equipment.
• Must be able to respond to emergency situations as needed.
• Must be able to work a variable work schedule including overtime, weekends and holidays as needed.
  
  

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: None

REMOTE WORK ELIGIBLE: No

CELL PHONE ALLOWANCE: Job Critical Allowance

REPORTS TO: Line Crew Superintendent

PAY GRADE: LT 110/120

Applicants should submit a complete application, attaching a cover letter and resume by closing date of this position. Please note that successful incumbents will need to successfully pass a background investigation, pre-employment physical, and pre-employment drug screen.

Frequency Guide

Rarely (R)

Occasionally (O)

Frequently (F)

Constantly (C)

Less than - 5%

6 – 30%

31% - 70%

Over 70%

Physical Task

Frequency

Physical Surroundings

Frequency

Sitting

O

Extreme Temperatures

O

Standing

F

Inside Work

O

Walking

F

Outside Work

C

Running

R

Walking on uneven surfaces

C

Stooping

O

Working at height

C

Kneeling

O

Other:

Squatting

O

Climbing

F

Environmental Conditions

Balancing

F

Exposure to Chemicals

O

Reaching

F

Exposure to Gases/Fumes/Dust

O

Grasping

F

High Noise Levels

O

Fingering

F

Moderate Noise Levels

F

Handling

F

Vibrations

F

Visual Acuity: Near

F

Light/Power Equipment Ops

C

Visual Acuity Far

O

Heavy Equipment Operation

F

Depth Perception

O

Work in Traffic

F

Color Discrimination

F

Local Travel

F

Peripheral Vision

O

Out of Town Travel

R

Talking

C

Other:

Hearing

C

Other:

Weight of Objects Moved

Over 100 pounds

R

Over 50 Pounds

O

Over 10 pounds

F

The Town of Estes Park offers a comprehensive benefits program. Benefits include retirement, medical (eligible spouse, family), dental (family), vision(family), life insurance, sick leave, vacation, floating holidays, and volunteer leave. Our Benefits Summary Guide will provide more details. The Town also offers a Homeownership Program and aid for Dependent Care through a Flexible Spending Account.

Additional information regarding retirement: All town employees contribute to social security. In addition, this position participates in Colorado PERA retirement.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Administrative

• Industries

  Government Administration

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