Lineman – Travel Construction Crew Central Iowa Power Cooperative

Northwest Iowa Community College; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Pension plan

401(k) with company match

Short-term and long-term disability

Life Insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off

Job summary

Central Iowa Power Cooperative (CIPCO) is seeking Linemen to join our travel construction crew working on transmission line construction, storm restoration and maintenance across Iowa.

The position offers strong benefits including health, dental and vision insurance, a pension plan, a 401(k) with company match and disability coverage.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, an accredited lineman training program or equivalent, and a valid Class A CDL.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED
• Completion of an accredited electric utility lineman training program or substantial equivalent on the job training and/or experience
• Attain/possess a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License

Responsibilities

• Travel construction crew work on transmission line construction, storm restoration and miscellaneous maintenance across Iowa.
• Weekly travel with no residence restrictions and varied schedules with overtime as needed.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Lineman training program or substantial equivalent

Class A CDL

Job description

Central Iowa Power Cooperative (CIPCO) is currently searching for aLinemen to join our travel construction crew. This crew works on CIPCO transmission line construction, storm restoration and miscellaneous maintenance work around the CIPCO transmission system, which is all located in Iowa. This position is covered under a collective bargaining agreement and provides excellent company benefits and per diem. Members of the travel crew do not have residence restrictions and travel to the worksite each week.

Schedule

Summer Hours: March 1 – October 31

• Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday: 6:30 AM – 7:00 PM (12 hours, plus 30 min lunch)
• Thursday: 6:30 AM – 1:00 PM (6 hours, plus 30 min lunch)
• 42 hours per week (2 hours mandatory overtime)

Winter Hours: November 1 – February 28/29

• Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM (10 hours, plus 30 min lunch)
• 40 hours/week (overtime as needed).

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• Completion of an accredited electric utility lineman training program or substantial equivalent on the job training and/or experience
• Attain/possess a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision insurance
• Pension plan
• 401(k) with company match
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Life Insurance, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, and much more.

About CIPCO

CIPCO is a generation and transmission electric cooperative with member systems that serve a population of nearly 300,000 rural and urban residents and more than 13,000 small and large commercial and industrial accounts across Iowa. CIPCO supplies power requirements for its Member-owners and is dedicated to delivering 24/7 energy that is affordable, safe, and reliable. For more information about CIPCO please visit: www.cipco.net.

EOE M/F/Disability/Veteran