Journeyman or Apprentice Line Worker - Linn County Rural Electric Cooperative, North Liberty
- Type
- Full Time
Job Details
Are you an electric utility professional looking for a career that supports the community, in an organization that is steadily growing, is progressive, and offers excellent work life balance?
Do you thrive in a collaborative environment, working alongside fellow line workers to build and maintain a safe, reliable electrical system for members? Are you passionate about sharing your knowledge and expertise, while solving complex challenges to achieve the best possible outcomes? If you answered ‘yes’ to these questions, this is the opportunity you’ve been looking for!
In this role, your reliability and expertise will make you an essential part of a strong, cohesive line crew, working together to build a sustainable future for our organization. Your confidence will guide you through challenging projects, and with experience, mentoring others and helping them learn. Your problem-solving skills will enable you to navigate complex situations in the field, adjusting strategies as conditions evolve to ensure success.
Linn County REC is currently seeking an Apprentice or Journeyman Line Worker at our North Liberty Operation Center (835 W. 240th Street, North Liberty, Iowa 52317) who performs assigned work related to the construction, maintenance, and repair of the overhead and underground electric distribution system and related equipment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Installs, replaces, or retires poles, crossarms, insulators; repairs conductors; and replaces or repairs other equipment or materials necessary
- Installs, replaces or retires transformers, oil circuit reclosers, capacitors, voltage regulators, switches, and other related equipment
- Repairs outages when notified
- Other related duties as assigned
What we offer:
- Member owned, not-for-profit organization, serving the community
- Competitive pay and benefits
- Easy-going, casual work environment
- Excellent work-life balance
- Experienced and professional operations department and line crews
- Opportunities for professional development
- Engaging projects in a growing electrical utility system
Starting wage range: $36.56 - $42.11
Requirements
To be successful in this position, you will have:
- Powerline Diploma/Proof of Graduation from an Accredited Line School (10-month program or comparable education and experience)
- Class A CDL
Must also possess the following knowledge and experience:
- Familiarity with mapping software
- Knowledge of the tools, materials and equipment regularly used by line workers and be able to operate the equipment as required by work assignments
- Ability to operate the equipment utilized by a line worker
- Ability and willingness to work nights and weekends
- Must reside within 25 minutes of assigned facility
Contact Information
Apply by submitting a resume and cover letter to recruiting@linncountyrec.com by March 26, 2025.
Linn County Rural Electric Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.
