Electric & Telcommunications Construction

Brookings Municipal Utilities Swiftel Communications Job Description Job Title:

Electric & Telecommunications Construction Department:

Electric Reports To:

Electric Construction Supervisor FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt Wage Scale Designation:

WG-13 General Statement of Duties Under the supervision of the Electric Construction Supervisor, this position is responsible for performing telecommunication and/or electrical construction work. Install, maintain, and repair cable and wire facilities according to specifications under supervision. Support the mission statement of Brookings Municipal Utilities. Typical Duties and Responsibilities Install underground and aerial electric cables, fiber-optic cable wires, and assist with the cutover of new cables and wires. Receives daily work assignments, guidance, and technical direction from the department foreman while maintaining a direct reporting relationship to the Electric Construction Supervisor. Install non-energized terminals, poles, pedestals, and equipment pads & vaults associated with cable and equipment installation. Assist technicians with the installation and maintenance of equipment and wire as needed. Performs cable maintenance and cable splicing on non-energized secondary cable. Operate and maintain equipment used in the construction of telephone and electrical utility systems. Utilize company designated devices and software platforms to access utility and telephone information and accurately record time worked, document work performed, materials used and maintain records. Responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of assigned vehicle. Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Education and/or Experience Graduation from a technical institute with education in electronics or the equivalent thereof or an acceptable combination of high school education and experience and training as a telephone and/or electrical groundman or telephone and/or electrical construction. Knowledge of or the ability to learn telephone and electric construction practices. Knowledge of electrical theory, mechanical application, and current safety practices in the industry. Ability to operate equipment used in the construction of utility systems. Ability to read and interpret blueprints. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the public. Adhere to all Brookings Municipal Utilities policies and procedures, including safety policies and recognized industry standards. Ability to use company-designated devices for record management, including entering, retrieving, and updating operational, maintenance, and service information. Language Skills Ability to read and comprehend simple to complex instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to effectively communicate both written and verbally. Certification, Testing and Examination Possession of a valid driver s license. Possession or the ability to obtain a South Dakota Class A CDL with air breaks license within 180 days of hire. Other such testing as deemed necessary by Brookings Municipal Utilities / Swiftel. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Frequently required to stand; walk; sit; speak; hear; use hands to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Frequently required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, or crawl. Required to actively listen and communicate with supervisor, peers and customers. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, distance vision and peripheral vision. Excellent hand/eye coordination is required for this position. Employee is occasionally required to lift, carry, and push/pull up to 70lbs. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. Position involves regular contact with other employees and members of the public. The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal with occasional exposure to loud noise levels. Typical Performance Requirements The performance standards described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee performing the essential functions of this position. These are largely based on industry standards for the position. Employee is expected to meet performance standards communicated by the supervisor. Employee is required to adhere to the guidelines presented in the Personnel Policy Manual and Safety Manual. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Nothing in this job description restricts management s right to assign or reassign the duties and responsibilities of this job at any time. 4/23/2026 Date Approved