Line Groundworker

POSITION TITLE:  Line Groundworker   (Full-Time Regular) (Classified)
DEPARTMENT:  Light & Power
LOCATION:  UTILITIES SERVICE CTR - BLDG A
EMPLOYMENT TYPE:  Full-Time Regular
ANNUAL SALARY RANGE:   $46,608.00 - 64,889.00 (Salaries are paid biweekly)

Located against the foothills of the Rocky Mountains and home to Colorado State University (CSU), the City of Fort Collins offers a diverse culture, educated and engaged citizens, outdoor recreation, bicycles, breweries, historic charm, and a thriving economy. Throughout the year, live music and entertainment, as well as great local dining, can be found throughout the historic downtown area. Fort Collins offers the convenience of a small town with all the amenities of a larger city.  

The City’s long list of acknowledgements includes:  

• No. 8 Top 25 Best-Performing Large Cities (Yahoo Finance 2016)
• “Top Ten Websites” Best of The Web Awards (Center for Digital Government – September 2016)  
• Top 10 Healthiest Cities" (Livability.com - April 2015)
• No. 13 “Best Place to Live” (Livability.com - September 2015)
• No. 9, and “One of the Top 10 Best Places to Retire” (CBS Money Watch - February 2012)

Why Work For the City of Fort Collins?

-   Medical, dental, vision (for self, spouse, children) – eligible on the 1st of the month following date of hire

-   Paid vacation, paid holidays, and sick days 

-   Retirement + company matching – after 6 month probation period and immediate vesting

-   Flexible spending: Medical expenses FSA, dependent FSA or both  

-   Employee Assistance Program: counselling, legal, financial assistance

-   Life insurance, short-term and long term disability 

-   Wellness program, workout facilities 

-   Employee/family Onsite Health Clinic 

-   Personal & professional learning opportunities including supervisory and leadership development; plus career mobility

-   Collaborative work environment

SUMMARY

Assists line crews with highly technical and skilled functions in all phases of construction, installation, maintenance, repair, and operation of an inherently dangerous underground and overhead electrical distribution systems and related facilities.  Position of Trust: Background check is required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all inclusive.

• Installs, maintains, repairs and assists qualified personnel in the operation of the City’s electric distribution system.
• Maintains high and low voltage equipment.
• Assists qualified employees with high voltage switching and load transfer.
• Works overtime when required.
• Maintains vehicle truck stock, tools, and materials
• Works closely with heavy equipment operators to expose utilities, dig trenches, pole holes, etc.
• Operates and maintains specialized line construction equipment such as directional boring machine, bucket truck, and backhoe.
• Installs and maintains electrical residential and commercial metering.
• Interprets material needs from work orders and blueprints.
• May direct the work of other crew members.
• Assists in training and development of crew members.
• Manages databases and programs by collecting and entering information.
• Inspects work for completion and conformance to standards.
• Teaches safety and job- related classes for the utility department and the public.
• Provides customer service by answering questions, providing information and referrals, and resolving complaints and problems.
• Maintains cooperative and compatible working relations with internal and external customers, employees, contractors, and managers.
• Assumes responsibility for job site, employee, and public safety in instances where lineworkers, line crew chiefs, and others may not be present.

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