Career Services

Intern-Line - Grand Island, NE

Employer: City of Grand Island

Job Description:

Job assignments are usually for the summer or for short periods during breaks from an accredited college or university. Learn and perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled tasks involved in the construction and maintenance of overhead and underground distribution of electrical service for the City of Grand Island. Essential Functions: Regular attendance that is punctual and dependable is required. Display honest, trustworthy, and ethical behavior when dealing with internal and external customers. Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Follow instructions to accomplish tasks assigned by supervisor. Perform routine maintenance on electrical equipment, machinery and tools; ensure that service vehicles are equipped to respond to emergency situations. Assist tree crew; with identifying obstructed lines; work with crew chief in removing limbs and trees accordingly; chip wood from limbs and trees; grind stumps as necessary Assist with cleaning vehicles, equipment and City facilities associated with electric lines work. Operate and use a wide variety of equipment including various hydraulic, hand and power tools, various trucks, wire pulling equipment, chippers and voltage meters. Meet required schedules while producing quality work. Receive close supervision on all aspects of assignments and hands-on teaching from assigned supervisor. Take the initiative to learn standard practices and techniques. Recognize discrepancies in results, and follows operations through a series of related detailed steps or processes. Be proficient in all equipment, machinery, and/or software required to accomplish assigned tasks. Perform related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Supplemental Information: Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Experience: No prior work experience required. Training: Applicant must currently be enrolled at an accredited university or college, majoring in field of the internship, with a plan of working in that field as a career. License or Certificate: Employee must possess a valid driver’s license and maintain insurability as determined by the City’s insurance carrier, CDL preferred. Click here to view our driver eligibility requirements. Working Hours: Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. The duration of the position is May through August. Salary: Position will start at the entry level of the City's salary table. Consideration may be given if experience exceeds entry level qualifications. Other: Candidates are subject to a background check.

Job Details

Job Type:	Internship, Summer Job, Summer Internship
Number of Openings:	2
Wage:	$12-$20 per hour
Hours:	40
Job Category:	Internships, Summer Jobs & Internships, Utility Line

Contact Information

Jennifer

Human Resources Recruiter

100 E. First Street
Grand Island, NE 68801

Website: http://www.grand-island.com
Email: jenniferha@grand-island.com
Phone: (308) 389-0190

Application Method(s)

• Apply Online