Student Brush Cutter

To perform activities including brush cutting and general debris clearing to support activities of the District's electric crews, water/wastewater crews and meter readers to assist in accomplishing the District's mission and goals. Rate of pay is $20.39 per hour, plus the value of benefits to regular, full-time employees. This position is open to full-time college students only.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

: Perform work as required to cut weeds and brush, trim bushes, and maintain access to District facilities. Clear and clean around electric meters, water meters, fire hydrants, transformers and junction boxes as needed. Report access problems and trees or brush that will require a chainsaw for removal to Supervisor. Replace missing or faded decals on transformers and junction boxes per District specifications. Meet and work with the public effectively and courteously. Answer customer questions and refer customer questions and/or complaints to the appropriate person or department. Responsible for use, care and security of tools, vehicles, equipment and materials utilized.

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS

: Report observed damage to any District facilities to Supervisor. Other duties as assigned.

JOB STANDARDS

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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Math, reading and writing skills as related to job functions required. Become familiar with meter, hydrant, transformer and junction box locations in the assigned area of the county. Ability to communicate clear and concise verbal instructions and information to coworkers, Supervisor, customers and others. Ability to operate equipment safely and efficiently to facilitate completion of work. Ability to work confidently around animals. Ability to remain calm under pressure and to be courteous at all times. Ability to work without close supervision and to make decisions compatible with prior instructions. Demonstrate a positive attitude, good work ethic, promptness in work arrival and in accomplishing all tasks. Develop a working knowledge of safe work practices, accident prevention procedures, tools and equipment as related to job functions.

Education, Experience and Training :

High school diploma or equivalent required. Must be a full-time college student. Must be at least 18 years of age.

Other Requirements :

Pass a District physical examination and be able to perform essential job functions. Valid Washington State driver's license and a safe driving record. Employees moving from out of state must obtain a Washington State license in accordance with Washington State law. Must wear and utilize personal protective equipment as required.

WORKING CONDITIONS

: The job functions will be performed in indoor and outdoor environments, subject to adverse weather conditions and noise. The job functions require traversing areas covered by brush and trees where footing may be poor and the ground uneven and/or water soaked. The job functions require working with persons who exhibit many types of personalities and behaviors. The job involves working with and around livestock and/or pets and their behaviors, including potentially dangerous dogs. The job functions require work in close proximity to energized low voltage circuits utilizing District-approved safety procedures. The job functions may encounter the need to work with hazardous materials.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

: The work requires the ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds. The work requires the ability to operate office machines, tools and equipment. The work requires the ability to read small numbers from a distance, work in limited light and differentiate among colors. The work requires the ability to answer questions and communicate with coworkers, customers and others in person and on telephones and mobile radios. The work requires the ability to see and hear in order to detect electronic signals and problems to ensure the safety of employees and others in response to exposure to the hazards associated with this position. The work requires physical strength and agility necessary to perform essential job functions. Work activities involve combinations of walking, climbing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, bending and lifting and carrying.

EQUIPMENT AND VEHICLES

: The job requires use of cell phones and two-way radios. The job requires driving a District vehicle such as a pickup truck, at times pulling a utility trailer. The job requires use of tools such as weed whackers, machetes, axes, etc. Future work practices may necessitate the use of different equipment, vehicles and tools.