Coldwater Board of Public Utilities - Member Community Position

American Municipal Power, Inc; United States; On-site; USD 61,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

The Coldwater Board of Public Utilities (CBPU) seeks a Journeyman Lineworker to build, operate, maintain, and repair its electric distribution system in a 9-square-mile service area. The role includes after-hours duty, with residency within 25 miles, and union representation.

Responsibilities cover installing and repairing overhead/underground systems, operating equipment, troubleshooting outages, and assisting in apprentice training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of a U.S. Department of Labor certified journeyman apprenticeship.
• Electric utility experience preferred.
• Valid Michigan driver’s license and Class A CDL with tanker endorsement.
• Ability to work outdoors, climb poles and lift 100 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Construct, operate, maintain and repair CBPU’s overhead and underground electric distribution systems.
• Install poles, crossarms, transformers, switch gear, and related equipment.
• Operate substation equipment and locate or troubleshoot malfunctions.
• Respond to electrical and public-safety emergencies; maintain safety practices.
• Assist in training apprentice linemen.

Job description

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Coldwater Board of Public Utilities - Member Community Position

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Coldwater Board of Public Utilities

The Coldwater Board of Public Utilities (CBPU) is seeking applicants for the position of Journeyman Lineworker. Under the general direction of the Electric Superintendent, this position will construct, operate, maintain and repair CBPU’s overhead and underground electric distribution systems and associated equipment throughout its nine-square-mile service territory. The position is subject to frequent after-hours duty and stand-by status, and the successful applicant must live within a 25-mile radius.

Responsibilities include constructing, maintaining and repairing overhead and underground electrical systems and substations; installing poles, crossarms, transformers, switch assemblies, voltage regulators and related distribution equipment; operating substation equipment; locating and troubleshooting system malfunctions; installing and repairing electrical services, metering equipment and public lighting; operating bucket trucks, derrick diggers, excavators, cranes and other equipment; responding to electrical and public-safety emergencies; following applicable safety policies and procedures; and assisting in the training of apprentice linemen.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent and have completed an apprenticeship program resulting in recognition as a U.S. Department of Labor-certified journeyman. Electric utility experience is preferred. Applicants must possess a valid Michigan driver’s license and a valid Michigan Class A commercial driver’s license, with the ability to obtain a tanker endorsement. Candidates must be knowledgeable about electric distribution and transmission systems, electrical safety practices and the tools and equipment of the trade. The position requires working outdoors in varying weather conditions, climbing poles and other elevated structures, entering confined spaces, operating heavy equipment and lifting 100 pounds or more.

The hourly wage is $53.90. Regular working hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The position is nonexempt and represented by a union.