LTE Sun Prairie Utilities Seasonal Worker (Electric/Water)
This seasonal role supports the Sun Prairie Utilities team with hands-on work in building and maintaining our electric or water distribution systems. It’s a great opportunity to learn new skills, work outdoors, and be part of a team that keeps our community running. Applicants must be at least 17 years old and have a valid, non-probationary Wisconsin driver’s license.
Pay Rate: $17.00/hr. (Returning workers eligible for $0.50 increase with current rate of one returning LTE at $18.00/hr.)
Essential Job Functions
- Provide manual labor assistance to crews during the installation, maintenance, repair, or replacement of water or electric infrastructure
- Accompany full-time staff to assist in residential meter exchanges or to perform visual inspections of exterior utility equipment for damage or wear.
- Execute post-project site cleanup, including backfilling, seeding, and ensuring the work area is returned to a safe and professional condition for the public.
- Accurately record maintenance activities, GIS coordinates of assets, or equipment information into digital or paper data-logging systems.
- Assist in routine cleaning and cosmetic maintenance of well houses and electrical substations and surrounding property.
- Assist in the unloading and organizing of materials such as water meters, insulators, couplings, and hardware to ensure crew readiness for daily operations.
Requirements of Work
- Ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions, usually acquired through a high school diploma or GED.
- Requires a valid, non-probationary Wisconsin Driver's License.
- Must be capable of standing for extended periods and performing repetitive manual tasks in varying weather conditions.
- High degree of attention to detail regarding surroundings, particularly when working near equipment, water lines, or in the road right-of-way.
- Knowledge of operation, safety, and efficient use of maintenance tools, equipment, and vehicles is preferred.
The City of Sun Prairie is committed to advancing equity, honoring our diverse identity, and creating an inclusive culture. These serve as our guiding principles every day in all that we do. Keep us accountable to this mission and join us in this commitment to a thriving Sun Prairie, as you live, work, and play. If you need an accommodation during the hiring process, please contact Human Resources at 608-825-1174 or HumanResources@cityofsunprairie.com.
