Apprentice or Journeyman Lineman – Forest Municipal Utilities Forest Municipal Utilities

ELECTRIC JOURNEYMAN LINEMAN OR APPRENTICE

The City of Forest City is seeking a Journeyman Lineman or Apprentice Lineman with minimum experience of one-year power line schooling. This is a full-time position with benefits. Normal work hours are: 7 AM – 3:30 PM, with rotating on-call schedule.

• Performs work required in the construction and repair of electric overhead and underground distribution systems.
• Operates a variety of mechanical equipment including line trucks, digger derrick, skid loader, wood chipper, trencher, backhoe, and potholer.
• Works on overhead and underground electric distribution systems.
• Performs forestry and vegetation management work.
• Must have and maintain a valid Iowa driver’s license and have or acquire a Class A Commercial Driver’s License.
• This is an emergency response position – Employee must be able to arrive at the line department building within 15 minutes or less.
• Must meet and follow all drug and alcohol guidelines, including a post-offer pre-employment drug screen. Background check required.
• Apprentice lineman will enroll into the IAMU apprenticeship program.
• Forest City offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits, with pay ranging from $38.00 to $44.00 per hour depending on qualification.