Student Intern - Operations

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.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.