Journeyman Linewoker Detroit Lakes Public Utilities

 Journeyman Line Worker

• Detroit Lakes Public Utilities is seeking a skilled Journeyman Line Worker to join our Electric Department team. Located in the heart of Minnesota's lakes country, Detroit Lakes offers an exceptional quality of life with outstanding outdoor recreation, excellent schools, a growing community, and the opportunity to enjoy a true work-life balance. If you're looking for a career where you can serve your community, work with a professional crew, and be home with your family every night, we'd like to hear from you. As a Journeyman Line Worker, you will perform advanced and highly skilled work in the construction, maintenance, operation, and repair of overhead and underground electric transmission and distribution systems. You'll play a critical role in ensuring reliable electric service while working within a strong safety culture that values teamwork, professionalism, and service.

Qualifications:

• Required Qualifications
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Successful completion of a certified line worker apprenticeship program (8,000 hours)
  • Four (4) years of journey-level line worker experience with rubber glove experience
  • Valid Class A CDL driver's license
• Preferred Qualifications
  • Minnesota State Journeyman Lineman License
  • Experience with municipal, cooperative, or investor-owned utilities

Salary:

• $103,168.00 ($49.60/HR) - $114,483.20 ($55.04/HR), depending on qualifications and experience.

Application Instructions

• Submit a cover letter, resume, employment application, and copies of relevant licenses and certifications online at https://cityofdetroitlakes.com/employment, by email to dstrapp@cityofdetroitlakes.com, or by mail to City of Detroit Lakes, Attn: Human Resources Director, 1025 Roosevelt Avenue, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501. This position will remain open until filled! The employment application, benefits summary, and complete job description are available at www.cityofdetroitlakes.com.