Electrical Lineman City of Hartley

nwicc.edu; Iowa; Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Hartley, Iowa/Hartley Municipal Utilities is seeking a full-time utility lineman to operate and maintain the electrical system and distribution network. The role includes installing and reading meters, handling regulatory paperwork, and performing maintenance with various heavy equipment.

Applicants must be able to work outdoors and be open to on-call shifts. Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, completion of an Accredited Powerline program, and a valid Iowa

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of an Accredited Powerline program.
• Valid Iowa CDL with air brake endorsement or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• First Aid and CPR certification required.
• Must be physically capable of outdoor work in various weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain Hartley Municipal Utilities electrical system.
• Construct and maintain all aspects of the electrical distribution system.
• Perform regulatory paperwork, testing, readings and surveys for compliance.
• Install, maintain and read meters.
• Operate equipment for construction and maintenance (backhoe, trencher, excavator, dump truck, boom truck, etc.).
• Adhere to safety procedures and work responsibly.
• Process work orders and complete tasks promptly.
• Assist other departments as needed.
• Be willing to be part of a rotating on-call schedule and work afterhours as required.

Skills

Detail oriented

Self-starting work ethic

Safety oriented

Outdoor work ability

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Accredited Powerline program

Job description

The City of Hartley, Iowa/Hartley Municipal Utilities is accepting applications for a full-time utility lineman.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate and maintain Hartley Municipal Utilities electrical system
• Construct and maintain all aspects of the electrical distribution system.
• Carry out all regulatory paperwork, testing, readings and surveys so the electric utility remains in compliance with all regulations
• Install, maintain and read meters
• Operate equipment necessary to carry out construction and maintenance of the electrical system (backhoe, trencher, mini excavator, dump truck, boom truck, digger derek etc.)
• Work safely, following safety procedures
• Carry out work orders and assigned tasks in a timely manner
• Assist other departments as necessary
• Willing to be part of a rotating on-call schedule
• Willing to work afterhours as needed

QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Completion of an Accredited Powerline program
• Must have a self-starting, strong work ethic
• Must be very detail and safety oriented
• Must possess and maintain a valid Iowa Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with air brake endorsement or be able to acquire within 6 months of employment
• Will be required to be certified in First Aid and CPR
• Must have knowledge of use and care of appropriate safety gear and devices
• Must be able to carry out the physical demands of all aspects of electric operations and maintenance
• Must be willing to work outdoors and occasionally in adverse weather conditions

Wage DOQ. EOE. Applications accepted until position filled.

For more information call [phone].