Electric Lineworker / Apprentice

The City of Sidney is seeking qualified individuals to fill a position in the Electric Department for Journey Lineworker and/or Apprentice Lineworker. Working in the Electric Department as a Journey Lineworker or an Apprentice Lineworker can be rewarding and vital for maintaining a city's infrastructure. Being a lineworker is a crucial job, ensuring that the city's electrical infrastructure remains reliable and safe.

Job Description

Responsible for working on energized and de-energized distribution lines, building and maintaining underground and overhead systems, and installation of new services.

Must maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a respectful and professional manner with customers, the general public, co-workers, management and other individuals that you come into contact with during work hours.

Work safely without presenting a direct or perceived threat to self or others.

Adhere to and follow established policies and procedures.

Attendance during regularly scheduled work hours.

Must be able to work more than forty hours, if needed, including evenings and weekends; work may not conform to a schedule of regular eight hour days. Must be able to be on-call.

The Apprentice Lineworker position will need to be enrolled in the Dept of Labor Apprenticeship Program and complete power line training.

The Journey Lineworker position will need to complete a comprehensive apprentice lineworker program.

Minimum Requirements

Must have High School Diploma or GED

Must have CDL-Class B or ability to obtain within 6 months

Good driving record

18 years of age or older

Preferred Qualifications

Merchant Job Training & Safety Program

Department of Labor Lineworker Apprentice Program

Electrical Contractor or Journeyman Electrician License

Important Info

· Typically work 40 hours per week, Monday thru Friday from 7 a.m. - 4 p.m., with an hour lunch period.

· Department provides fire resistant uniforms

· Bi-weekly pay schedule

· Benefits include Retirement, Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, Holidays

· Pre-employment and on-going random drug testing

· Some travel is required to take advantage of educational and training opportunities

· Residency in Cheyenne County and within a 15-minute response time

· Background review and motor vehicle records check

· Previous DOT employers contacted re: drug and alcohol testing

· Apprentice Lineworker wage begins at $24.25

· Journey Lineworker wage begins at $27.60

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $24.25 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Supplemental schedule:

• On call

Experience:

• Commercial driving: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Sidney, NE 69162 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Sidney, NE 69162: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $28