Lineman – Electrical & Fiber Installations

City of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Chicago, Department of Transportation, Division of Electrical Operations, is recruiting skilled Linemen for installation, repair and testing of aerial and underground electrical systems. Positions require journeyman status or equivalent apprenticeship paths and will operate at 2451 S Ashland, Chicago, IL 60608.

Work is Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with potential adjustments as needed for street construction projects and public safety commitments.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a US Department of Labor-registered Lineman apprenticeship training program and journeyman status.
• Alternative: DOL-registered Electrician/Wireman apprenticeship with journeyman status plus 2 years electrical construction experience.
• Alternative: Industry-sponsored Lineman apprenticeship with journey-level Lineman/line installer experience.
• Six years journey-level Lineman or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Installs and connects electrical lines, fiber optics, and cables to power sources.
• Splices and terminates copper and fiber optic cables.
• Cuts, bends, and fits conduit into trenches and installs new electrical wire.
• Relocates existing electrical installations and fixtures for street projects.
• Performs voltage tests to determine wire type and functionality.
• Locates and repairs breaks in underground electrical lines.
• Removes decayed or broken cable and installs new conduit and cable.
• Assembles and installs electrical fixtures such as light poles and traffic signals.
• Tests traffic signals and streetlamps to ensure proper operation.
• Prepares work activity reports.
• Operates an aerial boom to reach aerial wires when required.
• Marks cable locations on streets to prevent accidental damage.

Skills

Lineman

Journeyman

Electrical construction

Education

Lineman apprenticeship program

Electrician/Wireman apprenticeship

Industry- or company-sponsored Lineman apprenticeship

Six years journey-level Lineman experience

Job description

The City of Chicago, Department of Transportation, Division of Electrical Operations, is recruiting skilled Linemen for installation, repair and testing of aerial and underground electrical systems. Positions require journeyman status or equivalent apprenticeship paths and will operate at 2451 S Ashland, Chicago, IL 60608.

Work is Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with potential adjustments as needed for street construction projects and public safety commitments.