Driver Groundworker A

Borough of Chambersburg•Chambersburg, PA

14d•$37•Onsite

About The Position

Work involves a variety of truck driving, equipment operating, inventory, ground assistance, traffic regulation, and other related duties as assigned or directed primarily within the Boroughs streets and Rights of way.

Requirements

Ability to learn and follow Borough policies, rules, procedures, and regulations
Knowledge of the basic principles and practices of system operation to perform all duties as assigned
Ability to use of arithmetic, decimals and fractions; simple use of charts, reports, records maintenance and operational adjustment procedures for electric equipment, electrical and pilot operated control systems
Ability to perform a variety of operations and repair work on electric department related equipment
Ability of diversified driving, equipment operation, assembling, inventorying, and related duties requiring the use of judgment to perform all duties within limitation of standard or recognized methods and procedures
Ability to identify when unusual operating problems occur
Ability to perform heavy physical labor
Ability to maintain safe work practices and safety regulations
Must maintain work areas and tools in proper conditions and according to approved safety practices
Must safely operate Borough vehicles and equipment as needed to perform duties including trucks, trailers, aerial man lift, forklift, loader, etc.
Must understand and carry out verbal and written instructions successfully. Ability to retain and repeat what is taught
Must have basic principles and practices of electric department operations
Must continue to build upon existing knowledge base in all aspects of the job. Progression to higher level jobs and responsibilities as part of the team is expected
Must have basic computer skills
Must establish and maintain effective working relationships with department employees, other Borough officials, contractors, and the general public; good judgment; good physical condition to complete all job tasks
Must possess good communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills to communicate effectively in a professional manner with co-workers and the general public
Must detect and report any unusual conditions to supervisors or applicable authorities
Must be available for call-out during emergencies, stand-by duty, overtime and to work various, possibly unusual shifts, weekends, evening, and holidays when needed/assigned
Education: High school diploma or equivalent
Must have current CPR accreditation or obtain within six (6) months
Must have successfully completed experience with on the job training equivalent to six months of: Electrical Driver Groundworker B
In addition to or lieu of work experience, documentation of significant dedicated Electrical Lineworker training
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States and maintain required clearances to hold a position at the Chambersburg Borough
Incumbent must have and maintain a valid motor vehicles license, three (3) years clean driving history, and be insurable in the independent opinion of the Borough's motor vehicle insurance underwriter
Must reside within forty-five (45) driving miles of the corporate limits of the Borough of Chambersburg within one (1) year of the hire date as their bona fide primary residence and continue to reside within that area while employed
Must have or obtain a Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Operations License Class A with Air Brake endorsement prior to the end of the probationary period

Nice To Haves

Minimum 1 2 years applicable work in related field preferred. Consideration will be given to a minimum of 1 year of Communication lineworker experience with significant bucket and/or Digger Derrick time. Or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Responsibilities

Perform various truck driving, equipment operating, inventory, ground assistance, traffic regulation, and other related duties as assigned or directed
Assist lineworkers by operating hydraulic and other equipment on the ground, selecting and dispatching tools, parts, materials to lineworkers, and performing other necessary ground support
Operate trucks and other essential equipment; haul trailers, poles, and other construction materials; work from checklist to insure proper inventory of necessary materials required for specific job and truck and equipment maintenance
Anticipate lineworkers requirements
Perform ground assembly of parts and materials as an assist to lineworkers
Carefully dispense and stow away protective insulating blankets and coverings
Load and unload trucks and trailers
Set up cones, flags and other work zone warning devices, safely direct traffic as needed
Assist in pole erection, dig holes, shovel/tamp fill materials; install ground rods, feed cable, pull spacers, rig transformers, and other heavy items
Maintain work area and equipment in prescribed condition
Initiate request for needed materials and tools
Practice good housekeeping
Ensure proper protection of work areas especially during catastrophes and other emergencies
Practice and observe safety regulations, keep abreast of and trained in essential first aid and lifesaving practices
Wear protective clothing and equipment
Must detect and report to proper supervision any unusual conditions, malfunctions, or operating difficulties
Climb poles occasionally and operate aerial lift devices as training for advancement
Work from ladders
Learn to operate digger derrick to set poles and equipment
Subject to scheduled and unscheduled overtime including emergency calls
Perform other duties as assigned or directed; assist fellow personnel with their duties to best of abilities