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Pay,Benefits, & Work Schedule<br><br>$56.24 PER HOUR<br><br>Duties and Responsibilities<br><br>Climbs poles and towers, and works from and operates aerial lift equipment.<br><br><ul><li>Performs the installation, maintenance and removal of overhead and/or underground lines and equipment.</li><li>Operates machinery, equipment and tools incidental to the installation, maintenance and removal of line equipment.</li><li>Performs work on the ground, such as framing poles, digging holes, installing anchors, wrecking out material, and other groundwork related to the installation, maintenance or removal of line equipment.</li><li>Periodically relieves Foreman or Lead Lineman in their absence. </li><li>Keeps truck and equipment in clean condition and makes written reports of truck trouble to garage. </li><li>Follows established safety rules and practices as agreed upon in the Working Rules Agreement.</li><li>Performs other duties of a similar or related nature that are incidental to work of this classification. Splice and terminate cable 4/0 and smaller.</li><li> Handles domestic, special, and hazardous waste generated from work activities safely and appropriately.</li><li> Denotes Essential Functions of this Job<br><br></li></ul><strong>Qualifications<br><br></strong><strong><strong>Education / Experience:<br><br></strong></strong>High School Diploma/GED required, and completion of a recognized apprentice program for Journeyman Lineman or have satisfactory equivalency.<br><br><strong><strong>Position Requirements (Abilities):</strong></strong> Incumbent must be able to follow verbal and written instructions; able to operate trucks, aerial lifts, and associated tools and equipment. Must be able to properly use, read, and apply information gathered from meters and instruments that is required in the maintenance and construction of electric distribution facilities. Must be able to work overtime, holidays, and regular days off as required. Must have a good attendance and safety record. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license as required by the State of for vehicle(s) operated.<br><br>All applicants for this position who do not presently hold a safety sensitive position will be required to submit to a drug test after successful bid and before actual appointment.<br><br><strong>Prerequisite Skills<br><br></strong>Incumbent must be skilled in operation of tools, equipment, and test instruments necessary to the maintenance and construction of electric facilities. Skilled in reading line construction drawings and sketches.<br><br><strong>Physical Requirements<br><br></strong>Applicants must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without a reasonable accommodation.<br><br>Other Information<br><br>OPEN DATE: 03/11/2025<br><br>CLOSE DATE: Until Filled<br><br>NUMBER OF OPPORTUNITIES: Four (4)<br><br>Conditions of Employment<br><br>All BPU employees, at the inception of their employment, shall have a period of 12 months after employment begins to establish and maintain a legal primary residence within the legally defined boundaries of the Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, KS.<br><br>Equal Employment Opportunity<br><br>The Board of Public Utilities is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

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