Journeyman Lineman

About the role

The City of Geneva Electric Utility seeks qualified Journeyman linemen to join their IBEW-represented team. Three positions are available in the generation and field service divisions.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair components of the electric utility system
• Isolate and correct electrical system faults, breaks, and cuts
• Work safely with high voltage overhead and underground power cables, transformers, and related electric utility facilities and equipment
• Operate a backhoe, bucket/boom truck
• Maintain and care for assigned tools and equipment
• Read, understand, and interpret engineering plans and specifications
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, contractors, engineers, and property owners
• Use a computer to enter, extract, and query data

Requirements

• Knowledge of methods and procedures required in the maintenance/construction of electric utility systems
• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds
• Physical ability to perform moderately demanding physical work
• Ability to distinguish primary colors
• State of Illinois Class A CDL driver's license within six months of employment
• Residency within 16 miles of the city limits within one year of hire

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited apprenticeship program
• Journeyman Lineman certification
• Five years of experience as a Journeyman Lineman preferred
• Valid CDL (or ability to obtain)
• Strong safety record
• Experience in distribution systems preferred

Benefits

• Health care
• Dental
• Vision
• Retirement
• Deferred compensation plans
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Holidays
• Vacation
• Sick leave

Pay

Typical pay is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The typical work schedule is 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Employees are subject to a rotating stand-by/on-call schedule and are required to report back for after-hours outages and storms when necessary.