Temporary Summer Laborer (5 openings) - ALLETE

Minnesota Power has recreation sites throughout Ely, Duluth, Carlton, Grand Rapids, and Brainerd area which are maintained out of the Hideaway Field office on Island Lake near Duluth. Covering a large geographical area requires driving pick-up trucks, pulling trailers and navigating miles of shorelines in watercraft on Minnesota Power waterways. Recreation maintenance is for the outdoor enthusiast looking to create positive recreation and pleasurable experiences to the public. Safety for yourself, public, and the environment is followed at all times and is proven to be rewarding for all.

Minnesota Power is flexible around school schedules, April/May start time, and weekend opportunities in preparation for the summer recreation season.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform routine maintenance of Minnesota Power public recreation sites, service centers and provides labor/maintenance for other departmental projects. Routine activities include: lawn mowing/trimming, trash collecting and clean-up, operating motorized boats to remote reservoir recreation sites, grounds maintenance, trail clearing, driving with a trailer, and small engine maintenance and repairs
• Perform job duties in physically demanding settings with uneven terrain
• Project activities are variable, but generally involve operating power equipment and physical labor
• Perform maintenance tasks in order to comply with company standards and provide aesthetic care to company owned properties
• This position provides services to a large coverage area.
• Driving is a daily requirement and usually requires the towing of trailers or heavy loads
• This position requires constant attention to customer service and safety

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

• High School diploma or equivalent required
  
  • Candidates completing their diploma or equivalent by June 1, 2024 will be considered
  • Secondary classwork in environmental, engineering or natural resource disciplines is preferred

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Landscaping or other grounds maintenance activities
• Preferred experience with:
  • Outdoor recreational site maintenance, with small engine repair and maintenance
  • Boating including motorized boat operation experience
  • Towing with trailers

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• This position will report regularly in person to Island Lake, MN
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license
• Must be 18 years of age or older by June 1, 2024
• Must be willing to work weekends, holidays, and after hours
• Must be able to lift 70 lbs. from floor to waist or shoulder
• Position subject to driver qualifications requirements (must be able to obtain a DOT Medical Certificate by passing a DOT physical exam)

DETAILS & DURATION:

• Pay $18.00 per hour
• Position duration may be between April/May to October 2024.
• This position is seasonal and is not expected to exceed 900 hours
• Flexible work hours during the school year (up to 20 hours per week) and 40 hours per week, depending on variable needs in the summer
• This position may be subject to assessment of skills, job match and/or aptitude.

Employer will not sponsor Visas for position.

External applicants must apply online via www.allete.com/careers.

This job posting will be available for application until the position has been filled OR the posting close date noted herein, whichever date is earlier.

ALLETE is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

If you are an individual with disabilities who needs accommodation or you are having difficulty using our website to apply for employment, please contact our Human Resources department at 218-723-7553.

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