What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electric Groundsman I position at City of Boerne?
Job Title:
Electric Groundsman I
Department:
Electric
Location:
City of Boerne, Texas
Salary Range:
$43,513.60 - $54,392 DOE annually
Job Description:
Works with groundsmen to assist line workers in electric construction with skilled support groundwork.
Key Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Tasks involved include, but are not limited to bending, lifting, carrying, or using a force equal to lifting 90 pounds. Tolerate outside working conditions, including exposure to adverse weather conditions.
Application Process:
Special Benefits & Perks:
Application Timeline:
The hiring process generally takes 2 to 4 weeks from application submission to offer. Join our team and help foster a community of learning and engagement in Boerne!
The City of Boerne is an equal-opportunity employer.
Electric Groundsman I
Department:
Electric
Location:
City of Boerne, Texas
Salary Range:
$43,513.60 - $54,392 DOE annually
Job Description:
Works with groundsmen to assist line workers in electric construction with skilled support groundwork.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assists electric construction line workers in replacing rotten poles and damaged cross arms.
- Assists in the installation of security lights and streetlights.
- Assists in installing new electric utility lines.
- Assists in making sure that work trucks are fully stocked with supplies and equipment.
- Assists with the maintenance of department facilities, grounds, department equipment, and vehicles.
- Assists in installation, maintenance, removal, and replacement of electric meters.
- Assists in trimming trees and brushes from power lines and easements.
- Chips, loads, and transports limbs and brush.
- Operates all departmental equipment utilized in the installation and maintenance of the electrical system, such as bucket truck, digger, derrick, pole truck, and other large trucks.
- Works with other departments on utility projects.
- Serves as essential emergency personnel when required.
- Regular and prompt attendance is an essential function of the position.
- Performs such other related duties as may be assigned.
Qualifications:
- Education: High school graduate, or GED, or any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- Customer Service Skills: Provide quality customer service to both external and internal customers.
- Knowledge of: medical and first aid procedures, electrical construction equipment; and miscellaneous tools.
- Ability to: understand and follow instructions; operate light equipment, hand tools, and electrical construction equipment and trucks. Maintain Texas driver’s license applicable to job responsibilities and good driving record. Valid Class A driver's license.
- Communication Skills: Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and employees in other departments.
Tasks involved include, but are not limited to bending, lifting, carrying, or using a force equal to lifting 90 pounds. Tolerate outside working conditions, including exposure to adverse weather conditions.
Application Process:
- Submit resume, cover letter, and application form. Careers | Boerne, TX - Official Website
- Initial phone/video screening interview.
- In-person interview with hiring manager and staff.
- Skills assessment (if applicable).
- Final interview and reference check.
- Job offer to selected candidate.
Special Benefits & Perks:
- Medical, Dental, & Vision – 100% Paid by the city for the employee, option to add dependents. (City pays 42% for dependents, medical only.)
- Short-Term and Long -Term Disability
- Vacation/ Sick paid days off
- Holidays Paid
- Retirement plan - 14% City Contribution
- Workers Compensation Insurance & 100% salary indemnity
Application Timeline:
The hiring process generally takes 2 to 4 weeks from application submission to offer. Join our team and help foster a community of learning and engagement in Boerne!
The City of Boerne is an equal-opportunity employer.
Salary : $43,514 - $54,392
