Apprentice Lineman

Apprentice Lineman

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Apprentice Lineman

Salary

$29.30 - $36.04 Hourly

Location

Garden City, KS

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

00605

Department

Public Utilities

Division

Electric

Opening Date

01 / 09 / 2026

Closing Date

2 / 7 / 2026 11 : 59 PM Central

Description

Benefits

Description

The Apprentice Lineman position participates in a structured four-year apprenticeship program with the Electric Department. The apprentice is required to maintain at least 90% attendance at all scheduled weekly training classes and perform assigned work under the direct supervision of experienced linemen in a team-based environment. This position assists with electric utility operations while learning the proper use, care, and safety procedures for all department equipment. Upon satisfactory completion of the apprenticeship program, the employee will be evaluated for consideration of advancement to Electrical Journeyman Lineman.

Examples of Duties

Assists journeymen in maintaining utility system.

Attends all scheduled training and apprenticeship classes.

Learns proper use of all equipment, tools material and other devices.

Maintains all records and paperwork for position.

Scheduled for on-call rotation.

Typical Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities : Ability to understand verbal and written instructions. Ability to communicate with City employees, officials and general public. Must be willing to commit to four (4) years training program and obtain CDL driver’s license within 6 months.

Education, Certification and Experience : High school diploma or GED. Valid Kansas driver’s license required. Any other electric related experience will be considered by employer.

Supplemental Information

Environment : Works in all types of weather conditions. Majority of work is performed outdoors : Extreme, moderate and temperate cold and heat; hail, snow, high & gusty winds, rain, sleet, and dust. Surfaces : Asphalt, concrete, dirt, mud, sand, ice, grass, slick and gravel.

Physical Characteristics : Ability to lift up to 75 lbs. on a regular basis, climb ladders, shovel, stretch, bend, pull, push, kneel, reach, walk, carry, sit, stand, hear, see, operate equipment.

The City of Garden City offers a wide range of competitive benefits. Some of the benefits include :

Health / Dental Insurance with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas

Group Life Insurance

Eligibility to sign-up for supplemental insurances such as :

Voluntary Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Accident

Hospital Indemnity

Critical Illness

Identity Protection

Kansas Public Employees Retirement System (KPERS) or Kansas Police & Fire (KP&F) Retirement

Paid Leave : Vacation

Sick

Personal

Wellness

P / T Education Conference, Bereavement, FMLA, Military, Jury Duty, Voting

Employee Recognition Plan

Years of Service Bonuses

Performance Evaluations

Wellness Program

Grow Well Clinic Access available

Employee Assistance Program

Employer

City of Garden City (KS)

Address

301 N. 8th Street Garden City, Kansas, 67846

Phone

620-276-1175

Website

https : / / www.garden-city.org /

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