Public Utilities Trainee



Job Details

Public Utilities Trainee
Employer

City of Harrisonburg

Salary

$10.58 Hourly

Location

Harrisonburg, VA

Job Type

Seasonal

Job Number

7022 - (April 2018)

Department

Public Utilities

Opening Date

04/05/2018

Closing Date

Continuous

Description

Public Utilities.  Seasonal positions.  Preferred starting rate: $10.58 per hour.  40 hours or less per week or for completion of a specific assignment.  

Public Utilities Trainee - Field Utilities/Billing/GIS.  Performs a variety of work assisting with maintenance or inspection of public utilities, including some work involving GIS and collecting geographical coordinates.  A significant amount of work will include maintenance of fire hydrants and assisting staff with water meter service work. Other types of work may include mowing, cutting brush, operating pressure washer, and various assignments subject to basic labor conditions and outdoor work in all types of weather.

Public Utilities Trainee - Fire Flow.  Performs a variety of work with both Public Utilities and the Fire Department pertaining to fire flow data.  Other work may include comparing data for city properties against hydraulic model, manipulating GIS database, and assisting with various office and field work assignments.  Work may be performed both in the field and in the office.

Physical Requirements: This is medium work requiring the exertion of 80 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects, and some heavy work requiring the exertion of 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects; work requires climbing, balancing, kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, use of measuring devices, operation of motor vehicles or equipment, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, and wearing a respirator. 

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Requirements: Any combination of education and experience equivalent to completion of the 10th grade.  Some GIS coursework is preferred.  Valid driver's license is required.  Applicants must be 16 years of age or older by June 1, 2018.  

Special Requirements:  Applicants hired for a seasonal position will be expected to work at least through the end of the summer season (early August 2018).

Successful applicants for this position must successfully complete a criminal background check, physical, drug screen and DMV record check.

Supplemental Information

To Apply: In order to be considered for this position, you must submit a City of Harrisonburg online application.  Applications will be accepted until a suitable pool of candidates is received.  This posting may close at any time after 10 calendar days. (posted 04/05/2018)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or veteran status.
 
The City of Harrisonburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Seasonal employees are not eligible for benefits with the City of Harrisonburg.

01
What is your highest level of education?
  • Less than 10th Grade
  • Completed 10th Grade
  • Attended High School
  • High School Graduate
  • GED
  • Attend College
  • College Graduate
  • Attended Graduate School
  • Master's Degree
  • Graduate study beyond Master's
  • Ph.D. or professional degree
02
By June 1, 2018, will you be 16 years of age or older?
  • Yes
  • No
03
Do you have a valid Driver's License?
  • Yes
  • No
04
Please describe your experience with GIS, including any previous work experience or coursework. If you do not have any previous experience with GIS, please type "N/A" in the field below.
05
Which of the positions in this job advertisement would you be willing to accept if chosen as a qualified candidate? Please select all that apply.
  • Public Utilities Trainee - Field Utilities/Billing/GIS
  • Public Utilities Trainee - Fire Flow

* Required Question

Employer
City of Harrisonburg
Address
409 South Main Street
Third Floor
Harrisonburg, Virginia, 22801
Phone
540.432.8920
540.432.7796

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