Public Utilities Trainee
Company: City of Harrisonburg, VA
Location: Harrisonburg
Posted on: May 25, 2023
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Job Description:
Description
Do you want a part-time job that allows you to work outside while
making a direct impact in the local community? If so, consider
applying for the Public Utilities Trainee position!
The Public Utilities Trainee positions are seasonal, part-time
positions (no benefits) with a preferred hiring rate of $12.58 per
hour. Prior experience is not required as paid, on-the-job training
will be provided.
The Public Utilities Trainees will primarily be responsible for one
of the following three projects and may indicate preferred
project(s) upon application submission:
* Performing fire hydrant maintenance and painting;
* Customer service response in the field and meter maintenance;
and
* General grounds maintenance, including mowing.
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.
* Minimum Age Requirements:
* Fire Hydrant Maintenance and Painting Project & Customer Service
Response in the Field and Meter Maintenance Project: Applicants
must be at least 17 years of age prior to hire date, approximately
3 weeks after initial application date.
* General Grounds Maintenance Project:Applicants must be at least
18 years of age prior to hire date, approximately 3 weeks after
initial application date.
Possession of a valid driver's license.
* In compliance with the state and federal regulations, applicants
who are exactly 17 years of age at hire date must have successfully
completed a state-approved driver education course and have no
record of any moving violations at the time of hire.
* All applicants must have a driving record in compliance with the
City's Safety Program.
Availability to work up to 40 hours per week.
The selected candidates for these positions will be subject to the
following screenings and must receive satisfactory results:
* DMV record review;
* Job-specific physical; and
* Criminal background check.
Supplemental Information
To Apply:In order to be considered, all candidates must submit a
complete City of Harrisonburg online employment application, to
include previous work experience and education history. This
position may close at any time after 10 calendar days. (posted
02/16/2023)
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.
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