The Borough of Lehighton

American Municipal Power, Inc • US,

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Borough of Lehighton is seeking applicants for the position of Lineworker. The duties of this position include, but are not limited to, operating line trucks and related equipment; performing secondary line maintenance; working on overhead and underground distribution lines; climbing poles and working off hooks; maintaining streetlighting and traffic signals; and assisting other staff members with day-to-day responsibilities. The Borough is seeking a candidate interested in starting a life in the Pocono Mountains, living in a small, quiet, and walkable community. Most of the Borough of Lehighton’s workforce consists of career employees who retire here with their pension. The Borough is conveniently located along the Pennsylvania Turnpike and only a short drive to I-80 and I-78. The Allentown-Bethlehem area provides close city amenities, and only two hours from New York and Philadelphia, making Lehighton a prime location to relocate.

Requirements

• Successfully completed an acceptable electrical lineworker program
• Possess a valid Pennsylvania Commercial Driver’s License
• High school diploma or the GED equivalent
• First aid and CPR certifications
• Normal health and sensory functions, including strength, dexterity, color perception, near/distant visual acuity, and hearing as required to perform normal job duties safely and effectively
• Ability to lift 80 pounds to waist-height
• Willing and able to work under special or unusual working conditions
• Willing to work extra or irregular hours
• Willing to work according to the Borough’s standards
• Willing to work with the highest degree of integrity and self-discipline

Responsibilities

• Operating line trucks and related equipment
• Performing secondary line maintenance
• Working on overhead and underground distribution lines
• Climbing poles and working off hooks
• Maintaining streetlighting and traffic signals
• Assisting other staff members with day-to-day responsibilities

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Prescription insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 12 paid holidays
• Vacation time
• Sick time
• Personal time
• Pension plan
• First aid and CPR certifications paid for by the Borough
• Additional on-job training/education paid for by the Borough

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED