This is an entry-level position for high school graduates who have successfully completed the required industry certification at the Lakeland Electric Power/ Energy Academies or Traviss Electricity Program. Positions will be allocated in the utility to prepare future workers where an identified need exists and skills and student goals match. Work is evaluated for overall effectiveness and adherence to safe workplace practices.
Mayberequiredtoworkovertimeoralternatehoursasnecessaryfortheefficient operation of the department.
Positiondesignated as Mission Critical by Department Director.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Depending on the position, employees may be required to sweep floors, use hand tools, mow lawns, organize inventory, file, answer phones, perform housekeeping duties, and perform other entry-level functions
Perform related work as required
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Graduate from Lakeland Electric Power/Energy Academies or Traviss Technical College Electricity Program with required industry certification.
Recommendation from the Lakeland Electric Academies Instructor, Traviss Electricity Program Instructor, or Lakeland Electric Job Shadowing Program Mentor.
To obtain a full-time Utility Worker position, you must serve six (6) months as a part-time Utility Worker or have six (6) months of experience as an intern or apprentice in the electrical industry.
An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the knowledge, skills, abilities, and other competencies necessary for success in the target position may be considered. Required: A Resumé is required in order to be considered for this position. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Valid Florida driver’s license preferred
May be required to obtain a CDL license within a designated time period for certain positions
Must maintain a valid contact phone number
May be required to attend meetings at locations other than primary work location
Knowledgeoftheutilityindustry,includingsafetypractices,terminology,equipment, and customer service expectations.
Abilitytolearnutility-specificskillsbasedonpositionassignment Ability to perform physically demanding work (in some positions)
Abilityto properly usehand tools oroffice equipment appropriatefor the position.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective relationships with supervisor, co- workers, other City employees and the general public
Skill in communicating effectively both verbally and in writing, and to request clarification when needed
WORKING ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS:
Work involves walking, standing, stooping, lifting, digging, pushing, or raising objects and exerting between twenty (20) to fifty (50) pounds of force regularly.
The job requires the ability to work at heights greater than forty (40) feet.
The job risks exposure to environmental hazards such as dust, pollen, extreme heat/cold, wet or humid conditions, extreme noise levels, fumes, moving machinery, and electrical shock.
The job requires normal visual acuity, and field of vision, hearing, speaking, color perception, sense of smell, depth perception, and texture perception.
All City of Lakeland positions are subject to testing (e.g. written, oral, performance, computerized, interview, and/or any combination). Candidates selected for testing will be notified via email or telephone. Please check your e-mail and telephone messages regularly, including "junk" folders. Test times and locations to be announced.
THE CITY OF LAKELAND IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/EQUAL ACCESS EMPLOYER AND A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE
