Electric - Groundman / Laborer Temporary

City of Idaho Falls • Idaho Falls, ID

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Idaho Falls is accepting applications for temporary Groundman/Laborers for Idaho Falls Power/Idaho Falls Fiber. Under the direction of a Line Crew Supervisor, Journey Line Worker, Journeyman Mechanic, or Fiber Technicians, this position performs supervised Groundman-level duties in the construction, maintenance, installation, and repair of electrical distribution, service lines, and fiber optic cable.

The role operates heavy equipment and assists with utility construction, including trenching, installing underground pipe or conduit, and pulling wire. It also involves safely climbing poles, using and inspecting personal protective equipment, applying safety practices around energized underground power lines and other hazardous facilities, rigging loads, controlling traffic around work areas, and participating in job briefings. Work is normally performed outdoors in a physical environment, with daily travel and regular exposure to changing weather and hazards associated with high-voltage electrical systems. The listed pay is $24.00.

Requirements

• High school graduation or GED equivalent and experience in at least one of the following: heavy equipment operation; trenching for and installing underground pipe or conduit; pulling wire; or other utility construction.
• Good common sense; self-motivated, team-oriented, competent, hardworking, and safety-minded.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft operating programs such as Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Basic knowledge of electricity and its properties.
• Knowledge of appropriate safety practices and electrical equipment regulations for work with power lines, and basic knowledge of OSHA, NESC, APPA, and job procedure safety.
• Ability to work effectively with crews and quickly solve problems.
• Ability to lift utility materials and tools as required, up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather, follow utility safety procedures and practices, and skillfully use hand tools or machines as necessary.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test, physical, and background check.
• Must possess a valid Idaho Class A Commercial Driver's License.

Nice To Haves

• Enrollment in or attendance at a line workers apprentice program, or completion of a college or technical school program emphasizing line worker skills.
• Pole Top Rescue Certified; certification may be obtained within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Perform supervised Groundman-level duties in the construction, maintenance, installation, and repair of electrical distribution, service lines, and fiber optic cable.
• Operate heavy equipment such as backhoes, digger-derrick trucks, pullers, tensioners, and other utility equipment.
• Assist with trenching, installing underground pipe or conduit, pulling wire, and other utility construction.
• Safely maneuver and climb poles.
• Understand the types of personal protective equipment and perform inspections of it.
• Use rubber gloves properly while digging or exposing energized underground power lines and other potentially hazardous facilities.
• Properly rig conductor, equipment, and loads to be lifted.
• Perform traffic control to support crew and public safety in and around work areas.
• Participate in job briefings and tailboard conferences before and during work assignments.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED