LTE Sun Prairie Utilities Seasonal Worker (Electric/Water)

About the Department

Pay Rate: $17.00/hr. (Returning workers eligible for $0.50 increase with current rate of one returning LTE at $18.00/hr.)

Position Duties

• Provide manual labor assistance to crews during the installation, maintenance, repair, or replacement of water or electric infrastructure
• Accompany full-time staff to assist in residential meter exchanges or to perform visual inspections of exterior utility equipment for damage or wear.
• Execute post-project site cleanup, including backfilling, seeding, and ensuring the work area is returned to a safe and professional condition for the public.
• Accurately record maintenance activities, GIS coordinates of assets, or equipment information into digital or paper data-logging systems.
• Assist in routine cleaning and cosmetic maintenance of well houses and electrical substations and surrounding property.
• Assist in the unloading and organizing of materials such as water meters, insulators, couplings, and hardware to ensure crew readiness for daily operations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions, usually acquired through a high school diploma or GED.
• Requires a valid, non-probationary Wisconsin Driver's License.
• Must be capable of standing for extended periods and performing repetitive manual tasks in varying weather conditions.
• High degree of attention to detail regarding surroundings, particularly when working near equipment, water lines, or in the road right-of-way.
• Knowledge of operation, safety, and efficient use of maintenance tools, equipment, and vehicles is preferred.