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Public Utilities Trainee

Salary

$14.63 Hourly

Location

Harrisonburg, VA

Job Type

Seasonal

Job Number

7022 - (April 2024)

Department

Public Utilities

Opening Date

04/29/2024

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Non-Exempt

• Description

• Benefits

• Questions

Description

Do you want a part-time job that allows you to work outside while making a direct impact in the local community? If so, consider applying for the Public Utilities Trainee position!

The Public Utilities Trainee position is a seasonal, part-time position (no benefits) with a preferred hiring rate of $14.63 per hour. The Public Utilities Trainees will primarily be responsible for customer service response in the field and meter maintenance. Prior experience is not required as paid, on-the-job training will be provided.

Physical Requirements: This is medium work requiring the exertion of 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects, and some heavy work requiring the exertion of 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects; work requires climbing, balancing, kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, use of measuring devices, operation of motor vehicles or equipment, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, and wearing a respirator.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to completion of the 10th grade.

• Applicants must be at least 17 years of age prior to hire date, approximately 3 weeks after initial application date.

• Possession of a valid driver's license.

• In compliance with the state and federal regulations, applicants who are exactly 17 years of age at hire date must have successfully completed a state-approved driver education course and have no record of any moving violations at the time of hire.

• All applicants must have a driving record in compliance with the City's Safety Program.

• Availability to work up to 40 hours per week.

The selected candidates for these positions will be subject to the following screenings and must receive satisfactory results:

• DMV record review;

• Job-specific physical; and

• Criminal background check.

Supplemental Information

To Apply: In order to be considered, all candidates must submit a complete City of Harrisonburg online employment application, including previous work experience and education history. This position may close at any time after 10 calendar days. (posted 04/29/2024)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or veteran status.

The City of Harrisonburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Seasonal employees are not eligible for benefits with the City of Harrisonburg.

01

What is your highest level of education?

• Less than 10th Grade

• Completed 10th Grade

• Attended High School

• High School Graduate

• GED

• Attend College

• College Graduate

• Attended Graduate School

• Master's Degree

• Graduate study beyond Master's

• Ph.D. or professional degree

  02

  To ensure compliance with applicable employment labor laws, how old will you be by the date of hire if selected for this position? Please note that due to the nature of the recruitment process, the date of hire for qualified candidates will vary. On average, the recruitment process will take approximately 3 weeks from the date of initial application submission.

• I will be less than 17 years of age by the anticipated hire date.

• I will be 17 years of age by the anticipated hire date.

• I will be 18 years of age or older by the anticipated hire date.

  03

  Do you have a valid Driver's License?

• Yes

• No

  04

  What is your availability Mondays through Fridays for the duration of this seasonal position?

  05

  If hired for this position, do you have any scheduled commitments/schedule conflicts for the anticipated duration of this position? If so, please list the dates below that you would not be able to work.

  Required Question

Agency

City of Harrisonburg

Address

409 South Main Street Third Floor Harrisonburg, Virginia, 22801

Phone

540.432.8920 540.432.7796

Website

https://www.harrisonburgva.gov/employment