JOBS

The City of Naperville’s Electric Utility is currently seeking a competent and experienced Lineman to perform skilled work in installation, maintenance, testing, troubleshooting, and inspection of the electric utility system and related facilities. The Lineman – EM installs, repairs, and tests overhead high voltage electric utility lines and locates & repairs underground electric cables and also works in confined spaces and/or on or near energized equipment including but not limited to manholes, handholes, and basements.
This position is available to internal IBEW Local 9 members in addition to external applicants.
This position is represented by the IBEW Local 9 union. Wage rates and other benefits are subject to the language in the Collective Bargaining Agreement (Download PDF reader). The 2025 starting salary for this position is $63.1100 per hour. The 2026 wage will be implemented once a new collective bargaining agreement is ratified. Excellent benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision benefits, life insurance coverage, flexible spending account, deferred compensation, and participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF).

• Uses an aerial bucket, hot stick tools, gloves and sleeves, and other equipment in installing and repairing overhead high voltage electric utility lines.
• Troubleshoots, locates, isolates, and makes repairs to overhead electric lines, underground electric cables, and other component parts of the electric utility system.
• Performs work in energized manholes or similar locations and structures.
• Installs component parts of the electric utility system including transformers, switch modules, cables, conduits, and other parts.
• May conduct/document inspections of electric utility construction projects within the jurisdiction of the City.  Tests materials, workmanship, and facilities installed to maintain conformance with plans, specifications, and standards.
• May make on-site observations of electric construction work in progress.  Advises and assists contractors in the resolution of problems.
• Assists in the care of equipment and tools used in electric utility construction and maintenance work.