Trades Helper 1st Year - Temporary

Summary

Under direct supervision, performs various tasks of a semi-skilled nature in assisting journeyman and others of a higher job classification in assigned work. This job has four-steps of progression and stress is placed on the ability to learn and apply work and safety practices used at SRP. Employee is committed to achieve the highest goals or excellence in serving our customers and working with fellow employees.

Any one position may not include all duties nor do the example of duties include all tasks, which may be found in the position of this class.

What You'll Do

• Loads, unloads, handles and works with various types of tools, materials and equipment.
• Operates various types of equipment in the performance of the job.
• Assists crew leader, journeyman and others in performing assigned tasks to include such work as; installing pipe/conduit, construction of all types of canal and water systems, building forms, mixes and applies various construction material and products, masonry and concrete work, electrical meter installation, installing and terminating electrical cable, repair and assembly of electrical equipment and structures, rigging equipment to be lifted.  Uses hand tools to complete assigned work.
• Performs or assists in the disassembly, repair, assembly and testing of various equipment.
• Responsible for safety of others and that work is accomplished in a cost effective manner.
• Keeps work areas and premises in a neat, clean and orderly manner.
• Must be willing to accept emergency call outs during off duty hours and occasionally work nights and work temporarily out of town.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Employee must work safely and efficiently in the performance of their job duties.  Must maintain effective working relationships with other employees, customers and the public.   Must have the ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions, and have the ability to accurately and legibly complete applicable paper work.  May be required to work a reasonable amount of overtime.

What It Takes To Succeed

• Must display courtesy, tact and cooperation to maintain effective working relationships with other employees, customers and the public.

• Must be highly motivated individuals who can maintain a positive attitude under physically demanding conditions.
• Must have the ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions, and have the ability to accurately and legible complete applicable paper work.
• Appropriate respirator medical certification, fit test and training required
• Responsible for safety of others and that work is accomplished in a cost effective manner.
• Must be willing to accept emergency call outs during off duty hours and occasionally work nights and work temporarily out of town.
• Mechanical Aptitude

Candidates: 

If you are a current employee in a Trades Helper role, you do not need to take the assessment.

As part of the application process, all applicants will be taken to the SHL sign-in screen to take the Trades Assessment. Please select the assessment option and sign into the SHL system to take the assessment.  If you have previously taken the assessment, the system will determine if your test score is still valid.  If it is, your score will be submitted to your application and your application will be complete.  If your test score is no longer valid, you will be directed to the assessment to complete it.

Testing and Certifications