Groundworker - Limited Term

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The Town of Estes Park seeks to hire a Limited Term Groundworker. This limited term position is currently in place through 12/31/2026. To learn more about this position, our community, and our application process please review our hiring brochure here.

Under the general supervision of the Broadband Operations Manager performs skilled technical work in the daily operation, installation and maintenance of the electric power distribution system.The below list is intended to be illustrative of the responsibilities of the position and not all encompassing. The Town may change these duties at any time.

• Receives and/or conducts training in the following: construction; installation of underground cable and terminations; proper use of personal protective equipment; safe work practice, including CPR and defensive driving; proper handling of hazardous material; construction standards and safety codes; and familiarization with distribution tools and hardware.
• Installs and services underground power lines, transformers (including primary, secondary, single and three phase transformer connections) and poles including related equipment.
• Connects new, disconnects, or reconnects electric service (overhead and underground) to customer facilities; installs overhead service drops.
• Operates a variety of equipment including: motorized equipment, including heavy-duty, boom and bucket truck, tree trimming equipment, and basic hand and power tools.
• Frames and sets of new power poles and strings wire.
• Maintains and trims trees and branches which interfere with power lines, using appropriate tools.
• May assist with patrolling lines, performing voltage checks, inspecting electrical equipment and troubleshooting and repair of including power outages.
• Attends safety meetings and may participate in safety program.
• Performs locate services of underground facilities.
• Responds to the public regarding electrical concerns and investigation of radio interference complaints.
• Performs general maintenance of equipment including keeping trucks stocked, cleaned, and properly maintained; may include carpentry, painting and upkeep of facilities.
• May perform minor testing and repairing of electrical equipment such as transformers, reclosers, ammeters, voltmeters, street lights and other items.
• Assists in power pole hole digging; drill preliminary holes following instructions from on- site lead worker; digs pole hole using power drills, chisel and shovel; places power poles into holes utilizing boom truck and tamps dirt to set pole.
• May act as lead worker and participate in the digging of power pole holes, including the drilling of preliminary holes.
• Assists in performing distribution system switching operations.
• Performs other related work as required or assigned.
• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Two years of experience in equipment operation, laboring or related work in a similar field.
  
  

Licenses, Certifications And Registrations

• Valid Colorado Drivers License and satisfactory driving record.
• Valid Colorado Class A Commercial Driver's license and satisfactory driving record preferred.
  
  

Requirements

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

• Working knowledge of departmental and construction standards and practices, rules and regulations, and codes and equipment used in the delivery of electric power.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safe work standard and practices.
• Ability to read and interpret maps and electrical drawings.
• Ability to perform strenuous physical labor for extended periods of time in all types of weather, including: operating tools on power poles; lifting, carrying, and loading/unloading heavy items and materials; hand-digging in excavation/backfill work using shovels, picks, and rakes.
• Ability to drive and operate motorized equipment, including heavy-duty, boom and bucket truck, Town vehicles, general electrical equipment, and volt/amp meter and safety equipment.
• Must be able to work an on-call work schedule and be able to respond to emergency situations per departmental policy.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service to internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, customers and the general public.
• Ability to demonstrate basic computer skills.
  
  

REPORTS TO: Broadband Operations Manager

GRADE: LT140 - $61,527 - $86,138 annual equivalent

EXEMPT: NO

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: No

REMOTE WORK ELIGIBLE: No

CELL PHONE ALLOWANCE: Availability/Efficiency Allowance

Successful candidate must pass a pre-employment background check, physical, and drug screen.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

Frequency GuideRarely (R)Occasionally (O)Frequently (F)Constantly (C)Less than - 5%6 – 301% - 70%Over 70% Physical TaskFrequencyPhysical SurroundingsFrequencySittingFExtreme TemperaturesOStandingFInside WorkFWalkingFOutside WorkFRunningOWalking on uneven surfacesCStoopingOWorking at heightCKneelingOOther: SquattingO ClimbingREnvironmental Conditions BalancingFExposure to ChemicalsRReachingCExposure to Gases/Fumes/DustOGraspingCHigh Noise LevelsOFingeringCModerate Noise LevelsOHandlingCVibrationsOVisual Acuity: NearFLight/Power Equipment OpsCVisual Acuity FarOHeavy Equipment OperationFDepth PerceptionOWork in TrafficFColor DiscriminationFLocal TravelFPeripheral VisionOOut of Town TravelRTalkingCOther: HearingC Other: Weight of Objects Moved Over 100 poundsR Over 50 PoundsO Over 10 poundsF

PRE EMPLOYMENT PHYSICAL REQUIRED: Yes

PRE EMPLOYMENT DRUG SCREEN REQUIRED: Yes