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Summer Worker – Field / Survey Worker
Company:
Metropolitan Utilities District
Industry:
Non-profit
Job title:
Summer Worker – Field / Survey Worker
Job level:
Entry
Job description:
APPLICATIONS ARE BEING ACCEPTED UNTIL 3/31/2026
Position Summary
Under direct supervisor, this position is responsible to perform field/surveying duties or general labor duties.
Education
•Required – High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
•Required – Students must be currently attending college and/or enrolled in college classes for the fall of the year in which the summer program is taking place. Proof of enrollment may be requested.
Licenses, Certifications and/or Testing
•Required – Have and maintain a valid driver’s license Upon Hire
•Required – Summer Student Work Program Guidelines: – Students must be at least 18 years of age by the time they begin employment. – The expected work schedule for the Summer Student Work Program is 40 hours per week. – If possible, time-off requests should be presented during the interview to ensure proper coverage. All requests must be approved and requested as far in advance as possible. – The openings are Temporary Full-Time. Summer Student Workers are paid for time worked. All time-off will be unpaid, including holidays. – The Summer Student Work Program will begin on a specified date each year and will conclude on specified date each year. No summer employment will be extended beyond the end date determined each year. – Students selected for the Summer Student Work Program are required to pass a background check and a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment. Upon Hire
•Required – Employee(s) in this position are covered under the Department of Transportation Drug and Alcohol testing provisions. This includes post-offer, random, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, follow-up, and return to duty testing. Upon Hire
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
•Strong organizational skills; personal initiative, attention to thoroughness, accuracy and details.
•Ability to work with general supervision.
•Knowledge of the District’s service area preferred.
Essential Functions
•Drive District vehicle in accordance with established District Driving and Safety policies and procedures, as well as strictly following traffic laws and ordnances.
•Communicate with and assist customers, co-workers, and management professionally, regardless of provocation.
•Field/Survey Worker Only: – Reads and records information using a hand-held device. Must be able to complete the assigned route daily. – Report all unusual conditions, events or occurrences immediately to supervisor.
Required for All Jobs
•Perform a variety of other duties as assigned
•Understand and comply with all District policies and procedures
Physical and Environmental Requirements
•Field: Work inside and outside in all weather conditions and terrain for extended periods of time.
*Please see job posting on Careers page for a full list of physical demands
*Please ensure the application is filled out thoroughly to be considered for this position
An Equal Opportunity Employer “Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation”
Positions available:
1
Posted on:
February 17, 2026