Journeyman Lineman- Springfield IL

Name: Springfield Urban League
Price range: $

Posted: February 18, 2022

Company: City of Springfield IL

Employer Type: Municipality

Position Type: Full Time

Job Type:

Experience Level: Mid Level

Certification Required: 4-year Lineman Apprenticeship

Education Required: High School/GED

City: SPRINGFIELD

County: SANGAMON

Salary Range: $55000-$65000

The Office of Public Utilities is seeking individuals to perform various tasks to construct and maintain high voltage electrical equipment and apparatus and to respond to electrical emergency situations; assembles and disassembles various types of electrical material or equipment in high places, below ground level, at ground level, or within confined spaces, often times while energized. Climbs ladders, poles, steel structures, in and out of ditches, on and off equipment, often times in close proximity to high voltage lines. Understands electrical high voltage clearances to perform work safely and follows all safety procedures in establishing appropriate working clearances, or hot work. Operates various equipment such as a digger derrick, aerial lift device, trencher, backhoe, crane, etc. as well as loads and unloads trucks and trailers for transporting electrical equipment.

Location/Division:1600 GROTH STREET

Department: THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC UTILITIES

Rate of Pay 1- STARTING RATE: $45.9962 HOURLY

Desired Skills

Position requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of high school and must have completed an approved 4-year Lineman Apprenticeship or education equivalent; experience in constructing and maintaining electrical equipment; and training in the operation of heavy equipment such as a digger derrick, aerial lift device, backhoe, trencher, crane, etc. Possession of a valid CDL Class A driver's license, ability to wear fire retardant clothing and protective gear and to acquire additional training (C.P.R., First Aid, asbestos, etc.).

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