What are the responsibilities and job description for the FT Utility Worker - Line crews position at City of Lakeland, FL?
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF CLASS
This is an entry level position for high school graduates who have successfully completed the required industry certification at the Lakeland Electric Power Academy. Positions will be allocated in the utility to prepare future workers where identified need exists and skills and student goals match. Work is evaluated for overall effectiveness and adherence to safe workplace practices.
This position is a time-limited role with a maximum tenure of two (2) years. Employees may serve in this capacity for no more than two years from the date of appointment, after which they must transition to another role within the organization or seek other opportunities.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Performs basic level skills as required in the designated position.
- Participates in skills training as appropriate.
- Must demonstrate behaviors of commitment, trustworthiness and excellent customer relations.
- May be required to work overtime or alternate hours as necessary for the efficient operation of the department.
- Position designated as Mission Critical by Department Director.
- Depending on the position, may be required to sweep floors, use hand tools, mow lawns, organize inventory, file, answer phones, perform housekeeping duties, and other entry-level functions.
- Performs related work as required.
QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE)
- A high school diploma from an accredited school or a GED.
- Graduate from Lakeland Electric Power Academy, Lakeland Electric Energy Academy, or Travis Adult Electricity Program with required industry certification.
- Recommendation of the Lakeland Electric Power/Energy Academy instructor or LE’s Director of Training & Workforce Development.
- To obtain a full-time Utility Work 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.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must maintain City driving privileges/valid Florida driver's license.
- May be required to obtain a CDL license within a designated time period for certain positions.
- Must maintain a valid contact phone number.
- May be required to attend meetings at locations other than primary work location.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES
- Knowledge of the utility industry, including safety practices, terminology, equipment, and customer service expectations.
- 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.
- Dependent on position assignment. See job description of position closest to that of the functions being performed.
All City of Lakeland positions are subject to testing (e.g. written, oral, performance, computerized, interview, and/or any combination). Candidates selected for testing will be notified via email or telephone. Please check your e-mail and telephone messages regularly, including "junk" folders. Test times and locations to be announced.
THE CITY OF LAKELAND IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/EQUAL ACCESS EMPLOYER AND A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE
