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City of Idaho Falls
Electric-Groundman/Laborer, Temporary
SALARY
\$17.00 Hourly
LOCATION
Idaho Falls, ID
JOB TYPE
Seasonal
JOB NUMBER
2025-0310
DEPARTMENT
Electric
DIVISION
Electric Distribution
OPENING DATE
03/10/2025
CLOSING DATE
Continuous
General Purpose
The City of Idaho Falls is accepting applications for Temporary
Groundman/Laborers for Idaho Falls Power/Idaho Falls
Fiber. This position, under the direction of a Line Crew Supervisor,
Journey Line Worker, Journeyman Mechanic, or Fiber
Technicians performs supervised Groundman-level duties in the
construction, maintenance, installation and repair of
electrical distribution, service lines, and fiber optic cable.
Essential Functions
Performs supervised Groundman-level duties in the construction,
maintenance, installation, and repair of electrical
distribution, service lines, and fiber optic cable.
Operates heavy equipment such as backhoe, digger-derrick truck,
puller\'s tensioners and other utility equipment.
Assists with trenching and installing of underground pipe or conduit,
pulling wire, and other @types of utility construction.
Safely maneuvers and climbs poles.
Understands the @types and performs inspection of personal protective
equipment.
Understands the proper use of rubber gloves while digging or exposing
energized UG power lines and other potentially
hazardous facilities.
Understands the proper rigging of conductor, equipment, and loads to be
lifted.
Performs traffic control, for crew and public safety, in and around the
work areas.
Participate in job briefings/tailboard conferences prior to and during
work assignments.
Minimum Qualifications
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Education and Experience:
A. Graduation from High School or GED equivalent with experience in at
least one of the following criteria: heavy
equipment operation; trenching for and installing underground pipe or
conduit; pulling wire; or other @types of utility
construction; OR B. Preference will be given to anyone who is enrolled
or attended a line workers apprentice program, or
completion of a college or technical school program with an emphasis in
line worker skills.
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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Good common sense is a must. Self-motivated, team oriented, competent,
hardworking, and safety minded.
Basic knowledge of Microsoft operating programs (i.e., Word, Excel,
Outlook). Basic knowledge of electricity and its
properties. Knowledge of appropriate safety practices utilized while
working with power lines and electrical equipment
regulations. Basic knowledge of OSHA, NESC and APPA, job procedure
safety. Knowledge of appropriate safety practices
utilized while working with power lines and electrical equipment.
Ability to work effectively with crews; Ability to quickly solve
problems. Ability to lift as required utility materials and tools,
up to 100 lbs; ability to work outdoors in all @types of weather; ability
to follow utility safety procedures and practices; ability
to skillfully use hand tools or machines as necessary. Ability to
communicate verbally and in written form.
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Special Qualifications:
Must pass a pre-employment drug test and physical and background check.
Must possess a valid Idaho Class A Commercial Driver\'s License.
Pole Top Rescue Certified preferred. May certify within the 90 days of
employment.
Work Environment
Incumbents of the position perform normally in an outdoor, physical
environment. Tasks require variety of physical activities
involving muscular strain, related to walking, standing, stooping,
sitting, reaching and lifting (50 lbs). Essential functions
require talking, hearing and seeing. Common and complex eye, hand,
finger dexterity exist. Mental application utilizes
memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability,
discriminating thinking and creative problem solving. Daily travel
required in normal course of job performance. Regular exposure to
changing weather conditions and hazards common to
high voltage electrical system.
City of Idaho Falls
General Purpose
Essential Functions
Minimum Qualifications
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