Utility Helper

The Utility Helpers main function is to support District crews with traffic control and the Warehouse department as needed. Job assignments may entail various types of manual labor and/or standing for long periods of time performing traffic control across various departments.Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned. 

• Works with crew members to ensure proper traffic control signage at District jobsites.

• Performs various types of manual labor.
• Assists the warehouse in all aspects of material inventory.

• Deliver materials, trucks and auxiliary equipment as needed.
• Operate forklifts and other Warehouse and/or Facilities equipment as needed.
• Understands and follows District safety rules in accordance with Washington Administrative Code (WAC).

• Performs required maintenance on tools and equipment.
• Punctual and regular in attendance
• Must be able to exercise good customer service and work with other employees in a courteous manner.
• Uses good judgment.
• Must always have attention to detail and be alert.

Other Position Functions: 

• Performs traffic control as needed in accordance with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)
• Provide limited support to the Fiber Department as needed. 
• Provide limited support to District tree crews as needed
• May be required to perform TCS (Traffic Control Supervisor) duties as needed.
• Responds and works in conditions other than the normal workday as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• This position is not subject to callout but may need to work overtime when necessary.
• This position will not operate line trucks or excavators.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Supervisory Responsibilities:  
This position has no supervisory responsibilities outside of TCS duties.

Education and/or Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent. 

Certificates, Licenses, or Registrations:

• Must be able to pass the District's background and reference checks, field test indicative of actual working tasks, physical examinations, including but not limited to, periodic CDL physicals, random drug and alcohol screening mandated by law. 
• Must have a valid Driver’s License and have or the ability to obtain a Class A commercial driver’s license (CDL) with no air brake restrictions within 90 days.  If there is no successful District bidder, a Class A CDL with no air brake restrictions will be a requirement of the position at the time of employment.
• Must have, or the ability to obtain a First Aid Card with CPR. 
• Must have, or the ability to obtain a TCS (Traffic Control Supervisor) certification. 
• Must have, or the ability to obtain a Washington State Flagger's Certification Card.  
• Must qualify for the District’s auto liability insurance.

Computer Skills:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be proficient in MS Outlook, Excel, Word and have basic computer skills.

Other:

• Must have positive interpersonal and customer service skills to courteously deal with and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, other District employees, outside vendors, and District customers. 
• Must be able to work independently, be self-motivated, and exercise sound judgement.

Physical Demands: 
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently required to walk, maintain balance, climb inclines/stairs/ladders, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, push, pull, twist, uses hands to finger, grip, handle, or feel, and sit or stand for extended periods of time. Required to lift and carry up to 100 pounds. Must have correctable, color vision, and correctable hearing. Required to speak and hear clearly when communicating over the telephone and in person. Wears personal protective equipment as required. Mechanical ability to operate the tools of the trade. Must be able to pass a physical examination appropriate to the position.

Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to indoor and outdoor environments. Outdoor settings include all types of property and site conditions including open spaces, timberlands, urban developments, flat and hilly terrain, building construction sites, and road rights-of-way. Indoor settings include commercial and industrial sites that can involve cramped spaces, moving machinery, etc. Individuals may be exposed to hazardous conditions, including but not limited to obstacles, heights, open trenches, highway traffic, electric lines, all types of vegetation, fiberglass insulation, paint fumes, wood preservatives, solvents, oils, and cleaning compounds. The noise level in the work environment may range up to 85 decibels.

Department:  Warehouse
Location:  Chehalis
FLSA Status:  Non-Exempt
Union/Non-Union:   Union
Travel:  Local travel up to 50%; Regular field work and attendance at various meetings or trainings.
Reports to:  Operations Manager 

Lewis County PUD believes that each employee makes a significant contribution to our success. That contribution should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities. This position description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications and job scope, but not limit our employees nor the organization to just the work identified. It is our expectation that each employee will offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of the company. 

This position is regarded as a safety sensitive position under RCW 49.44.240 and is subject to pre-employment drug screening including cannabis.

Salary : $64,896 - $68,120