Journeyman Line Electrician – EM (1st Shift)
Company: City of Naperville
Category: Manufacturing/Skilled Trades
Naperville
Type: Full Time
The City of Naperville’s Electric Utility is currently seeking an 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.
Pay is $63.11 hourly. Perks of this positions: Work close to home: All work is performed within Naperville, so you’ll spend less time traveling between jobsites; Great benefits: Receive a comprehensive benefits package, including participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) pension plan; Career stability: Build a long-term career with a stable municipal electric utility; Experienced team: Work alongside skilled utility professionals committed to providing safe, reliable electric service.
Responsibilities:
- 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.
