Electric Journeyman Lineman

Electric Journeyman Lineman

Posting End Date:
March 6th, 2026

Starting Pay: $66.34 per hour

IBEW Local #196

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.

This 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 7:00 AM–3:30 PM. Schedule subject to change based on operational needs.

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.

Starting salary pay is $66.34 an hour or the equivalent of $ annually
. This position is covered under the IBEW Local #196 (Electric) collective bargaining agreement and is classified as non‑exempt, with excellent benefits.

Employees covered by this agreement are required to reside within 16 miles of the Batavia city limits within one year of employment with the City and assignment to the Electric Division.

• 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:
  Support for further education
• Milestone Reward Program
• Annual Employee Awards and Appreciation Event
• Annual Employee Picnic
• Annual Holiday Party
• Wellness Events
• Inclusive and Diverse Workplace:
  Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• And much more

For more information check out the City of Batavia Human Resources site under the Employee Benefits Summary tab.

Performs 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.

Installs electric utility and street lighting components; conducts tests of cables, lines, and other parts of the system.

Properly operates equipment and participates in its proper maintenance.

Performs all work safely and with a high awareness of the safety of fellow workers.

Is available for after‑hour call outs and for emergencies or scheduled work on the weekends.

Maintains or develops the necessary knowledge and skills to be able to continue to work in a safe and effective manner.

Provides effective and efficient customer services; promotes and maintains responsive community relations.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Graduation 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:

Considerable 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…