Groundworker Temp

City of Loveland • Loveland, CO

6d • $28

About The Position

Provides ground support functions for the line and substation crews in the operation of tools and materials, equipment inspection and repair on mechanical infrastructure, and construction and maintenance within the overhead and underground distribution system. This is a temporary position, working 40 hours per week, for a maximum of 10 months. There is an option for medical coverage only. The pay rate for this position is $27.60 per hour. This opportunity will be available to applicants until Monday March 16, 2026, at 12:00 P.M. M.S.T. Essential Functions: Performs installation of handholes, pedestals and secondary wires for new and up-grade electrical services. Inspects non-mechanical equipment and maintains vegetation control and debris around residential underground equipment. Delivers tools and materials to job sites and keeps tools and equipment clean, be called on to assist overhead or underground crews. Stocks and cleans vehicles, performs inspection and repair on mechanical infrastructure; keeps tools and equipment in good working order and helps maintain equipment used in the electrical field. Equipment painting, graffiti removal, mowing and weed control at substations. Hauls poles, digs holes, and assists in framing and the setting of power/utility poles as instructed. Performs various labor activities, including running equipment, installing wire, digging trenches. Support line crews with hand excavation to locate defective underground primary and secondary electrical cables. Other Job Functions: Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Education: High School graduate or GED required.
• Experience: Six (6) months experience with an electrical distribution utility preferred.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office preferred.
• Certifications: Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically with coworkers and the general public.
• Willingness to learn underground installation practices, and basic electrical safety procedures.
• Ability to communicate and receive verbal instructions from long distances.
• Knowledge of distribution mapping symbols and procedures.
• Able to maintain vehicles and equipment.
• Ability to climb ladders and work from heights.
• Ability to judge distance and dexterity to use tools and equipment.
• Physical stamina to withstand work during severe weather conditions.
• Demonstrate knowledge of safety procedures and practices and emergency protocols.
• Ability to demonstrate independent judgment, decision making and communicate decisions to subordinates and supervisors.
• Ability to operate basic computer equipment and word/informational processing software.
• Ability to use text, email, cell phones, radios and other means of communication.
• Ability to do basic math.

Nice To Haves

• Vocational/Technical certificate from an approved electric lineworker training program preferred.
• Commercial driver's license (CDL) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs installation of handholes, pedestals and secondary wires for new and up-grade electrical services.
• Inspects non-mechanical equipment and maintains vegetation control and debris around residential underground equipment.
• Delivers tools and materials to job sites and keeps tools and equipment clean, be called on to assist overhead or underground crews.
• Stocks and cleans vehicles, performs inspection and repair on mechanical infrastructure; keeps tools and equipment in good working order and helps maintain equipment used in the electrical field.
• Equipment painting, graffiti removal, mowing and weed control at substations.
• Hauls poles, digs holes, and assists in framing and the setting of power/utility poles as instructed.
• Performs various labor activities, including running equipment, installing wire, digging trenches.
• Support line crews with hand excavation to locate defective underground primary and secondary electrical cables.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Retirement – 457 Plan (employee funded plan)
• Medical Leave – Accrue 1 hour of leave per 30 hours worked (up to 48 hours)
• Employees working more than 30 hours per week are eligible to enroll in one of our 2 Medical plan options (per the ACA)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED