Journeyman Lineman - NOC

The City of Batavia Electric Division is seeking a qualified Journeyman Lineman interested in advancing their career within a well-established municipal utility. This role offers the opportunity to perform meaningful work serving the community while enjoying competitive union wages, strong benefits, and long-term career stability. If you are committed to safety, teamwork, and high-quality utility operations, we invite you to consider joining our team.POSITION SUMMARYThis is skilled technical and manual work on the sub transmission system, primary and secondary distribution system, street lighting system, and fiber optics communication system.Work is performed under the direct supervision of a Crew leader and the Manager of Electric Operations.This position is a full-time on-site position reporting to the City of Batavia's Public Works building. A typical work schedule for this position is Monday to Friday 7:00AM-3:30PM. Successful candidates will be capable of performing a variety of physical tasks in all types of weather and will be available to respond to emergencies on days, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays on a 7/24/365 basis.This position is covered under the IBEW Local #196 (Electric) collective bargaining agreement and is classified as non-exempt, with excellent benefits.Please submit your journeyman credentials with your application.Paid Time Off (PTO): Generous vacation days, sick leave, and personal day.Comprehensive Health Insurance: BCBSIL PPO & HMO Medical, dental, and vision coverage.Life Insurance equal to your annual salary paid by the City.IMRF pension with an employer contribution.Tuition Reimbursement: Annual Employee PicnicAnnual Holiday PartyWellness EventsInclusive and Diverse Workplace: Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.For more information check out the City of Batavia Human Resources site under the Employee Benefits Summary tab.ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESPerforms all necessary work related to the maintenance, extension, improvement, or operation of the electric utility as proposed by the Manager of Electric Operations.Performs electric utility maintenance and construction including the laying of underground cable, fiber optic cable, and the repair and installation of overhead lines.conducts tests of cables, lines, and other parts of the system.Properly operates equipment and participates in its proper maintenance.Is available for after hour call outs and for emergencies or scheduled work on the weekends.Provides effective and efficient customer services; promotes and maintains responsive community relations.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS – EDUCATION & EXPERIENCEGraduation from high school (or GED) supplemented by the completion of an approved apprenticeship program; considerable working experience on overhead and underground primary and secondary electrical distribution systems in a similar sized or larger municipal electric systems is preferred; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the following knowledge, abilities, and skills:MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS – KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIESKnowledgeConsiderable knowledge of methods, procedures, policies and practices related to the maintenance and construction of an electric utility system.Considerable knowledge of the equipment and tools used in electric utility maintenance work.Considerable knowledge of the hazards and necessary safety precautions required in electric utility maintenance work.Skills & AbilitiesAbility to perform electric utility line maintenance and construction work at a full journeyman level.Ability to use and care for equipment and tools used in electric utility maintenance and construction operations.Ability and skill in the operation of a backhoe, aerial bucket truck, boom truck, and similar automotive equipment and machinery.SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONSPossession of a valid Journeyman Lineman’s card from the Union recognized by the City.Possession of a valid Illinois Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or the ability to obtain within one (1) year of hire; a Class A CDL permit must be obtained within three (3) months of hire.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, and equipment as well as equipment controls reached with hands and arms. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to wet and slippery surfaces, humid conditions, extreme cold and heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is regularly exposed to the risk of electrical shock.The City of Batavia is committed to compliance with the American Disabilities Act and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity and inclusion are critical to our success.Applications will be reviewed after the posting has closed. If selected to move forward, the candidate will be subject to reference checks, background and/or credit checks, fingerprinting, polygraph, and medical or other examinations, as required.