Utility Worker - PT to FT Lakeland Electric Engineering

City of Lakeland, Civil Service•Employment Services, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is an entry-level position for high school graduates who have successfully completed the required electrical industry certification at the Lakeland Electric Power Academy or Traviss Technical College. This position involves learning routine engineering tasks and assisting in engineering, statistical work, mathematical, contract and construction support, or various other utility-related tasks. Additionally, this position receives training and performs a variety of technical office and fieldwork in support of City engineering-related activities. Work is performed under the direction of a supervisor or senior engineering technicians and checked upon completion to ensure quality, accuracy, and completeness. This position is with Lakeland Electric ED Engineering located at 501 East Lemon Street in Lakeland, FL. Utility Workers will work a maximum of 30 hours a week.

Requirements

Graduate from Lakeland Electric Power Academy/Traviss Energy Academy with required industry certification
Recommendation of the Lakeland Electric Power Academy instructor or a current City of Lakeland/Lakeland Electric employee
Resumé must be uploaded with the application to be considered for this position.
Ability to build successful working relationships with employees at all levels of the organization.
Ability to follow complex instructions
Ability to learn utility-specific skills based on position assignment
Ability to perform physically demanding work (in some positions)
Ability to properly use hand tools or office equipment appropriate for the position.
Must maintain City driving privileges/valid Florida driver's license
Must maintain a valid contact phone number

Nice To Haves

To obtain a full-time Utility Worker position, you must serve six (6) months as a part-time Utility Worker or have six (6) months of experience as an intern or apprentice in the electrical industry.

Responsibilities

Performs basic level skills as required in the designated position
Collect and organize data for use and analysis by higher-level technicians or engineers
Assist in preparing routine reports, forecasts, studies, legal descriptions, memos, letters, and related activities
Learn basic procedures of using computer-aided Design Software of the Department's choosing to produce maps, drawings, charts, graphs, and related documents
Enter data into processing devices using procedures designated by engineers, planners, and others
Run programs or execute procedures to obtain the necessary output in proper format
Learn to use various software applications to create presentations, collect data, plot technical data, and calculate statistical averages, statistical trends, rates of change, and percentages
Assist with preparation of cost estimates
Learn to use the City's GIS Software and provides maps as required by the Department
Learn to read, understand and interpret plans, legal property descriptions, specifications, technical reports, and engineering drawings
Assist with maintaining an efficient filing and records system
Position designated Mission Critical
Performs related work as required.