Utility Worker I

Town of Estes Park
Estes Park, Colorado
Full Time

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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 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.

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

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%

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