Student Intern - Operations

Purpose

The purpose of this internship is to provide on the job training and exposure to the operations of a public utility while supporting departmental projects that enhance service reliability, efficiency, and customer experience. The intern will gain practical skills, contribute to meaningful work, and develop a foundational understanding of how the utility serves the community and facilitates accomplishment of the District's mission and goals.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

- Perform routine, non-skilled tasks to assist various departments.

- May do various manual work alone or as an extra with a crew.

- Do general housekeeping.

- Scrape, prime, paint, tag and number distribution transformers for issue.

- Retrieve supplies from other departments.

- Under qualified Journeyman supervision, clear brush from around switch poles, padmount transformers and switching enclosures.

- Caulk windows and paint walls of District buildings.

- Pressure wash building, roofs, gutters. Work on ladders or roof will only be done with qualified supervision.

- Clean storage yards and buildings.

- Hose down loading dock.

- Use street sweeper in parking areas.

- Check and put away inventory.

- Do general housekeeping.

- Pick up or deliver parts.

- Wash vehicles.

- Paint trailers.

- Assist garage helper.

- Meter Department

- Clean meter covers.

- Do repetitive non-essential paper work.

- Clean meter room and metering area in storeroom.

- Wash and dry rubber safety equipment.

- Input data into a personnel computer.

- Assist meter personnel in junking meters.

- Drive District pick-ups for basic transportation to work assignments. (non-essential)

JOB STANDARDS:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

- Must be able to receive and carry out work instructions.

- Ability to understand written and/or verbal instructions.

- Ability to perform repetitive work.

- High level of cooperation within the work group and with other departments required.

- Must have math, reading and writing skills as related to job functions.

- Must become knowledgeable of District record-keeping methods and procedures such as time sheets, etc.

- Must have the ability to work without close supervision and to make decisions compatible with prior instructions.

- Must develop a working knowledge of safe work practices, accident prevention procedures, tools and equipment as related to job functions.

- Must have the ability to remain calm under pressure and to be courteous at all times.

- Demonstrate a positive attitude, good work ethic, promptness in work arrival and in accomplishing all tasks.

Education, Experience and Training:

- Recent high school graduate or equivalent.

- Enrolled in a trade or post-secondary education program and plan to attend school following the work period.

- Experience in the operation of District (or similar) vehicles and equipment preferred.

Other Requirements:

- Must pass a District physical examination and be able to perform essential job functions.

- Must wear and utilize personal protective equipment as required.

- Must be at least 18 years of age.

- A valid driver’s license and safe driving record.

- May require Fork Lift training Certification.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

- Indoor work may consist of extended periods of sitting or extended periods of standing on a concrete floor.

- Work is generally performed in an office setting with extended periods of sitting.

- The job functions require working with persons who exhibit many types of personalities and behaviors.

- Outdoor work is performed in all weather conditions, including temperature extremes; and on various types of terrain.

- Individual may be exposed to conditions and hazards from obstacles and open trenches associated with construction sites.

- Work is sometimes performed in proximity to electrical high voltage lines. Individual may be exposed to aggressive animals.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

- Individual may lift and carry objects weighing as much as 50 pounds; work from ladders; and, operate power tools.

- The work requires the ability to operate equipment and vehicles.

- The work requires the ability to answer questions and communicate with coworkers, customers, and others in person on cellular phones and via email.