Grounds Worker I

Job Responsibilities

• · Drive and operate equipment such as bucket truck or backhoe
• · Operate overhead equipment and hydraulic drills and saws
• · Aid line workers as needed, including pulling and splicing wire, digging pole holes, tree cleanup work and building line poles
• · Prepare materials for work and stock trucks, including maintaining and checking crew equipment to ensure proper functioning
• · Repair issues on low voltage lines when directed
• Required Qualifications
• · A High School Diploma or GED
• · Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or the ability to obtain a CDL permit within three (3) months and CDL license within six (6) months
• · A Department of Transportation (DOT) physical associated with the CDL is required along with a pre-employment drug and alcohol test
• · Ability to climb poles and work in the elements to include extreme heat and cold as well as all types of inclement weather
• · Requires normal visual acuity and field of vision, hearing, speaking and color perception
• · Working on religious holidays and 24-7 rotating on call duties
• · Completion of an apprenticeship is part of the training process
• To view the entire job description, please visit: https://www.cityofdover.gov/job-titles-and-rates and click on IBEW Union Employees Job Titles.
• A criminal background investigation and driver’s license review will be required. Candidates may be given a job-related test during the interview.

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