Power Line Technician (Journeyman/Apprentice) – On-Call

Northwest Iowa Community College

Iowa (LA)

On-site

USD 52,000 - 61,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Job summary

City of Forest City is seeking a Journeyman Lineman or Apprentice Lineman with at least one year of power line schooling. This full-time position offers benefits and a 7:00 AM–3:30 PM schedule with rotating on-call duties.

Responsibilities include construction and repair of overhead and underground distribution systems, operation of line trucks, digger derrick, skid loader, trencher, backhoe, and other equipment; forestry and vegetation management; emergency response requiring arrival within 15

Qualifications

Performs work in construction and repair of electric overhead and underground distribution systems.
Operates line trucks, digger derrick, skid loader, trencher, backhoe, and other equipment.
Works on overhead and underground electric distribution systems.
Forestry and vegetation management work.
Requires Iowa driver’s license and Class A CDL.
Emergency response position with 15-minute arrival requirement.
Drug/alcohol screening and background check required.
Apprentice lineman enrolls into IAMU apprenticeship program.
Salary ranges $38.00–$44.00 per hour depending on qualification.

Responsibilities

Construct and repair electric distribution lines, both overhead and underground.
Operate and manage a variety of heavy equipment as listed in the job duties.
Perform forestry and vegetation management tasks as part of line maintenance.
Maintain licensing and comply with safety and background checks.
Respond rapidly to emergencies as part of the on-call schedule.