Temporary Groundworker

Chaska Electric Department Assistant

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

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