Journeyman Lineman

Salary : $124,196.80 Annually

Location : Geneva, Public Works

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 202400035

Department : Public Works

Opening Date : 12 / 31 / 2025

Description

The City of Geneva is seeking a qualified journeyman lineman to join our Construction and Maintenance crew in our Public Works Department Electric Division. The Journeyman Lineman is part of a crew that performs skilled work in the installation, maintenance, testing, troubleshooting, and inspection of the City's electric (12-34kV) utility system. Work is typically performed 7 a.m. to 3 : 30 p.m. Monday - Friday, but this position must be available for emergency and after-hours call-out when necessary.

The successful candidate will have experience or expertise in methods & procedures required in the maintenance / construction of electric utility systems. This includes the proper use of tools & equipment; related hazards & safety precautions; and applicable codes & standards governing construction / maintenance of overhead & underground electric distribution systems.

To qualify, applicants must have obtained a journey-level certification from a recognized apprenticeship program, a total of five years of experience as a Journeyman in electrical line work is preferred.

Examples of Duties

Primary job responsibilities include the construction and maintenance of City overhead and underground distribution systems, fiber optic splicing, and rotating on-call responsibilities. This position will be able to safely and efficiently install, maintain, and repair components of the electric utility system; isolate and correct electrical system faults, breaks and cuts; work safely with high voltage overhead and underground power cables, transformers, and related electric utility facilities and equipment; operate a backhoe, bucket / boom truck; maintain and care for assigned tools and equipment; read, understand, and interpret engineering plans and specifications; deal tactfully, and professionally with supervisors, contractors, engineers, and property owners; communicate effectively; and be able to use a computer to enter, extract and query data. Reliable attendance, punctuality and availability are essential to the position.

Hear more from our employees about what a normal day looks like in our Electric Division and what the City of Geneva has to offer professional linemen from our current employees in our

Read below for a detailed description of technical job responsibilities :

Locating (Electric and Fiber Optic) : - Construction and Maintenance Crew

• Interprets map books to locate lines.
• Uses specialty radar equipment to locate cable faults.
• Switches and grounds cables.
• Uses specialty locating equipment to locate power and fiber optic cable.

Street Light Installation and Repair : - Construction and Maintenance Crew

Fiber Optics System : - Construction and Maintenance Crew

Metering : Field Service Crew

Substations : - Field Service Crew

Line Patrol / Inspections : - Construction and Maintenance Crew

TV Interference Complaints : - Field Service Crew

Information Resource : - Field Service Crew Provides management or customers, as appropriate, with information regarding transformer loading, primary conductor loading, secondary conductor loading, service loading, customer demand, and energy usage, metering functions and capabilities, feeder power factor information, budget figures.

Typical Qualifications

Education and Experience : High School Diploma or equivalent supplemented by completion of a four-year line school apprenticeship program; and five years of related work experience.

Any combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job may be considered

Licenses and Certifications :

Journeyman Lineman Certificate

Fiber Optic Training Certificate

Commercial Driver's License (CDL, Class A) - must be obtained within one year of employment

Supplemental Information

Residency :

This position requires the incumbent to reside within 16 miles (straight distance) of the Geneva City limits within one year of hire. Acceptable residential areas can be found in the green and yellow areas of the

Pay and CBA :

This position is covered by a between the City of Geneva and IBEW 196. Further information regarding pay and terms of employment can be found in the CBA published on the City website.

The City of Geneva offers a competitive benefit package that includes comprehensive health insurance, generous paid time off and participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) pension program.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Part-time employees who work an average of 40 hours per week over the course of a year, receive benefits on a pro-rated basis. To learn more details, visit our benefits page.

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Do you currently have a CDL?

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Are you available for on-call employment?

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Do you live within the 16-mile straight line radius of Geneva city limits, OR are you willing and able to relocate within one year of employment?

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Are you currently a certified Journeyman Lineman?

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How many years of Journeyman Lineman experience do you have?

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