Utilities Journeyman Lineworker

Join the City of Stoughton as a Journeyman Lineman

The City of Stoughton, an equal opportunity employer, is seeking a skilled and motivated Journeyman Lineman to join our Utility Division. This is a great opportunity to work close to home, with a consistent schedule and excellent benefits.

• Regular work schedule with evenings at home and half-day Fridays*

• Wisconsin Retirement System
• No premium for dental insurance
• Low medical premiums and out-of-pocket costs
• Free Anytime Fitness membership

As a Journeyman Lineman, you’ll work within the City of Stoughton and its surrounding service area—approximately 55 square miles—eliminating long commutes. You’ll be part of a dedicated team of experienced professionals focused on maintaining a reliable and resilient electrical system.

This position requires residency within a 30-minute response time to the City of Stoughton.

• Includes rotating standby duty with additional compensation
• During standby weeks, you’ll respond to after-hours electrical calls*
• Occasional assistance may be requested outside of your standby rotation during major events
• Stoughton Utilities maintains a low volume of standby calls due to proactive maintenance and system reliability
• This is an Essential Position
  —you may be called in during citywide emergencies

We’re seeking a self-motivated, responsible individual who thrives in a team environment. This role involves:

• Electrical distribution line construction, maintenance, and repair
• Working in the field for extended periods
• Accessing work areas via foot, ladder, or elevated platforms
• Performing duties in varying and sometimes hazardous environmental conditions

This position will be open until filled.

• Operates diggers, bucket trucks, and hand tools near and around electrical distribution lines. Operates live-line tools to connect and disconnect distribution lines and components.
• Operates and maintains the electric SCADA system.
• Prepares work sites. Erects warning signs and secures areas. Maintains knowledge of and implements safety procedures.
• Locates underground electric cable faults for repair.
• Installs primary and secondary overhead and underground electrical systems.
• Participates in on-call status for emergencies.
• Plans and directs on-site maintenance/repair tasks. Recommends on-site operational changes.
• Contacts customers regarding temporary power outages, tree trimming operations, and possible damage.
• Assists with public education and performs Wires and Fires demonstrations.
• Repairs and maintains street lights.
• Performs routine vehicle maintenance.
• Trims trees and removes and chips brush.
• Operates loaders, backhoes, dump trucks, jack hammers, wood chippers, chain saws, cutting torch, and welders.
• Reconnects meters and transfers meters.
• Receives and responds to customer inquiries and complaints and performs corrective action in response to customer inquiries and complaints.
• Completes and maintains work orders, staking sheets, outage reports, time sheets, etc.
• Maintains records and prepares reports as required.
• Completes weekly/monthly substation readings and inspection reports.
• Recommends material purchases and maintains material inventories.
• Provide leadership/training to the Apprentice Lineman.
• Complies with all Stoughton Utilities Safety programs.

• Maintains Stoughton Municipal Utilities facilities.
• Assists the electric, wastewater, and water divisions as required.
• Paints surfaces.
• Removes ice and snow from walkways and drives.

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Completion of a four-year electrical lineman apprenticeship, or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Valid Wisconsin Driver’s license.
• CDL license with tanker and airbrake certification is required.
• Also required are certifications in CPR, first aid, Hilti gun, and forklift certification.
• Must pass a background check, driver’s license check, pre-employment physical, and drug screen.

• Ability to analyze and categorize…