NEOGOV · 3 weeks ago
Electric Lineworker
50010, IA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$101K/yr - $101K/yrThe City of Ames is seeking a Journey Level Lineworker to support the Electric Distribution Division. This role involves the construction, maintenance, and repair of electrical distribution and transmission systems, ensuring reliable electric service for the community.
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Responsibilities
Constructs, maintains, and repairs electrical distribution and transmission system including stringing and pulling wires, setting poles and anchors, climbing poles and transmission towers, and installing transformers, crossarms, insulators, primary switches, and other hardware; may supervise helpers and train apprentices; provides continuous feedback to co-workers during performance of all duties; sags primary and secondary wires; locates trouble in primary and secondary lines, replaces fuses, and clears short circuits in lines; builds and maintains substations, transformer banks, and transformer platforms; connects, disconnects, and repairs service loops; installs and connects metering equipment; trims trees; reads and interprets blueprints and maps; operates laptop computer for map information; prepares reports of activities; operates digger derrick, bucket trucks, pickup trucks, and related equipment. Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Completion of a US Department of Labor apprenticeship in high voltage electric transmission and distribution system repair or commensurate. This requirement must be completed by the date of civil service commission approval of this certified list, which is expected to take place August 28, 2025
Must possess a valid driver's license
Must obtain a valid type A Commercial Driver's License and any required endorsements within one month of employment
Considerable knowledge of approved methods, materials, and tools used in line construction and maintenance work
Considerable knowledge of the principles of electrical theory as applied to electrical circuits and wiring systems
Knowledge of first aid and CPR
Knowledge of all safety rules as stated in the adopted safety manual
Considerable skill in the use of the tools and testing equipment of the electric trade
Considerable skill in all of the tasks involved in electric transmission and distribution line construction, maintenance, and repair
Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions
Ability to read and interpret electrical sketches, diagrams, and blueprints
Ability to use line tools and testing equipment
Ability to climb poles and work with high tension wires exercising proper safety precautions
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, supervisors, and citizens
Ability to operate laptop computer, digger derrick, bucket trucks, pickup trucks, and related equipment
Benefits
Vacation
Sick leave
Family sick leave
Life insurance and AD&D
Health and dental insurance
Vision insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Retirement
Long-term disability
Tuition reimbursement
Discounted Parks and Recreation gym usage and exercise classes
Employee assistance program
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
Founded in 1999
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
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