JOURNEYMAN LINEMAN
CITY OF BLAINE
JOURNEYMAN LINEMAN
$8,926 per month plus benefits; $10,000 signing bonus
Applications are being accepted for Journeyman Lineman with the City’s Public Works Department.
The Lineman performs journey-level installation, maintenance, modification,
troubleshooting and repair of the City electrical power distribution and lighting system.
Interested persons should complete the online application on the City’s website. Just click apply to be directed.
Qualifications
Education and/or Experience
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- At least two (2) years experience as a Journeyman Lineman or three (3) years as a Utility Apprentice Lineman through Northwest Lineman College is required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Due to call out requirement, must live a short distance (within 20 minutes) from Blaine.
- Knowledge of the field of assignment and physical ability sufficient to perform thoroughly and accurately the full scope of responsibility as illustrated by example in the above job description.
- Full-scope knowledge of assigned construction and maintenance equipment; operating and repair procedures and methods and facilities and function of areas of assignment.
- Ability to perform complex work requiring analytical ability and judgment regularly and proficiently.
- Ability to work in accordance with specific procedures, established practices under intermittent supervision.
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and blueprints.
- Working knowledge of safety hazards and proper safety procedures and cognizance of public safety matters.
- Communicate effectively, orally and in writing; in clear, concise language appropriate for the purpose and parties addressed. Use tact, discretion and courtesy to gain the cooperation of and establish and maintain effective working relationships with public officials, consultants, vendors, co-workers, other departments, and diverse members of the public.
- Ability to work independently and cooperatively as a team member.
The position is open until filled.
The City of Blaine is an Equal Opportunity Employer.