The Village of Yellow Springs - Member Community Position
About The Position
Yellow Springs seeks electric lineworker The Village of Yellow Springs is seeking applicants for the position of Electric Lineworker. Working under the direction of the Electric Superintendent, the lineworker performs skilled and safety-sensitive work in the construction, operation, maintenance, and repair of the village’s electric distribution system; operates specialized vehicles and heavy equipment; completes work orders; responds to outages and emergencies; and supports day-to-day electric utility operations. This position routinely works with high-voltage electrical equipment and infrastructure, including overhead and underground distribution lines, transformers, and associated appurtenances. This position is subject to mandatory on-call duty and emergency response at all hours.
Requirements
- high school diploma or GED
- valid Class A commercial driver’s license
- at least eight years of experience in the electric line trade, or completion of an accredited lineman training program with documented experience
- experience performing high-voltage electrical work on distribution systems
- ability to climb utility poles and structures and successfully complete pole-top safety and rescue procedures
- ability to operate line trucks and heavy equipment, including bucket trucks, digger derricks, backhoes, track hoes and skid steers
- ability to pass required pre-employment drug screening and background checks
- availability for mandatory on-call rotation, including nights, weekends and holidays
Nice To Haves
- Journeyman Lineman certification or current enrollment in a Journeyman Lineman program
- experience working in a municipal electric utility environment
Responsibilities
- construction, operation, maintenance, and repair of the village’s electric distribution system
- operates specialized vehicles and heavy equipment
- completes work orders
- responds to outages and emergencies
- supports day-to-day electric utility operations
- routinely works with high-voltage electrical equipment and infrastructure, including overhead and underground distribution lines, transformers, and associated appurtenances
- mandatory on-call duty and emergency response at all hours
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
