Journey Line Worker
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The Public Utilities Journey Line Worker performs highly skilled work in the construction, maintenance and operation of overhead and underground electrical transmission and distribution systems. Operates a variety of heavy equipment, specialized line equipment, and tools. This position takes call and is required to work weekends/nights/holidays as necessary.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Performs construction and maintenance work on overhead electrical transmission and distribution systems, including setting poles and anchors; stringing wire; installing, repairing or changing transformers, insulators, hardware and making all connections.
- Operates and maintains capacitor banks and regulator banks.
- Operates and maintains substation breakers, switches and interrupters.
- Operates and maintains 115 KV transmission system.
- Installs, changes and repairs street lights.
- Performs construction and maintenance work on underground electrical systems including installation of transformers, vaults and pedestals; cleaning cable; laying and pulling wire; installing hardware; making connections and backfilling trenches; and removing poles and wires for replacement in overhead systems.
- Performs installation and repair work on customer service connections, including required transformer banks.
- Answers service calls, diagnosis problems and makes repairs to overhead and underground systems and service connections.
- Trims trees to keep overhead lines clear.
- Operates equipment including: digger/derrick, bucket truck, skid steer, power mole, backhoe, trencher, jackhammer, chainsaws, chipper, and all hotline tools and test equipment.
- Takes oil samples from transformers and other electrical equipment for analysis.
- Checks lines for proper balance.
- Installs single phase and three phase CT meters and checks for accuracy.
- Assists in updating system maps.
- Assists in maintaining substation equipment. Removes vegetation at substation and around poles.
- Completes and submits work orders.
- Reconnects power after non-payment shutoffs.
- Cleans and maintains the shop, stocks shelves, and maintains inventory. Performs snow removal for utility building and properties.
- Repairs and performs preventative maintenance on heavy equipment, fleet vehicles, gas powered tools, etc. and completes maintenance records.
- Assists in installing seasonal banners, decorative lighting, and holiday decorations.
- Manually starts emergency generator in storms or power outages.
- Available 24/7 for emergency response.
- Attends meetings, training, and education to maintain professional competence.
While these are the primary focus of the position, we believe strongly in teamwork and employees will be called upon to perform a variety of duties as part of their role with the City.
Minimum Requirements:
- Valid Minnesota Class A Commercial Driver’s License with air brake endorsement.
- MN Electrical Lineman License required
- Obtain and Maintain CPR and First Aid
- Pole Top and Bucket Rescue Certification
Desirable Training and Experience:
AAS or certificate from accredited Line Worker program, and certified journeyman line worker and have four years apprenticeship (8000 hours) in electrical line construction, maintenance and repair. Completion of vocational/technical program in electrical line work may substitute for one year of experience, or any combination of education/experience which provides the skills and abilities to perform the job.Benefits:
Heath Insurance – Employees become eligible for health insurance benefits on the first day of employment. The City offers the employee the option to choose from four (4) health insurance plans. The City pays 100% of the monthly premium for a single policy and will contribute $1,750 towards the monthly premium of a family plan. Employee will pay the difference through payroll deduction. More information will be shared during the interview.
The City will contribute $250 quarterly into a Heath Savings Account over the first 18 months of employment once you enroll in the City of Detroit Lakes Health Insurance Plan. (Total contribution of $1500)
Vacation – the rate of accumulation for vacation is as follows:
1st through 5th year --------------------- 80 hours per year (3.08 hours per pay period)
6th through 12th year ------------------- 120 hours per year (4.62 hours per pay period)
13th through 19th year ------------------160 hours per year (6.15 hours per pay period)
20 plus year------------------------------ 200 hours per year (7.69 hours per pay period)
Sick Leave – Sick leave is earned at 8 hours each month of service (3.70 hours per pay period). Unused sick leave will be allowed to accumulate to a maximum of 1,120 hours. After 36 months of continuous service, severance pay will be granted to all employees upon termination of service for one-half, not to exceed 560 hours, to an employee, unless the employee is discharged for cause.
When a total of 1,120 hours has been accrued, an additional 960 hours of sick leave for catastrophic illness may be accrued in a second sick leave bank except in the 12 month period prior to retirement, an employee shall be allowed to use 240 hours of the second sick leave bank before use of the first bank is required. Upon termination of service, the City will place 10% of the value of the employee’s second sick leave bank in the employees Post Retirement Account to be used to pay the employees health insurance and health costs.
Holidays – the following holidays will be observed as paid holidays for all regular employees:
Post Retirement Health Care Savings Plan – The City has established a Post Retirement Health Care Savings Plan whereby its employees save to cover post-retirement health care costs in accordance with Minnesota Statutes 352.98. As stated above, upon leaving employment with the City, 50% and 10% of your accumulated sick leave banks and all unused or earned vacation must be placed in this fund. These funds will be eligible for tax-preferred or tax-free treatment.
Health Insurance Upon the early retirement of an employee from the City and if the employee qualifies for a PERA pension, the employee or the employee’s spouse may at his or her discretion continue to participate in the City's group hospitalization plan until age 65 or Medicare eligible age. The City shall contribute 50% of the health insurance premium up to a maximum of $325.00/month for a family contract and 100% of the health insurance premium up to a maximum of $325.00 per month for a single contract to age 65 or Medicare eligible age. The benefit shall be calculated by providing three months of health insurance for each year of service of the employee. When the benefit expires, the retiree shall be required to pay 100% of his/her health insurance premium.
Public Employee Retirement Association (PERA) is a public pension plan whereby 6.5% is taken from your check each payroll and the City contributes 7.5% each payroll to your account. You become vested when you have a minimum of five years of service which will make you eligible to receive benefits in monthly installments when you reach retirement age.
Life Insurance: The Employer will provide full-time Employees a Group Life Insurance Plan in the amount of $20,000.
Deferred Compensation Program options are offered to employees wishing to defer income to a supplemental retirement Plan.
Voluntary Plans are offered to employees with the premium paid 100% by the employee. Such plans are Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, and Hospital Confinement Insurance.
**“Complete Benefit Package will be discussed upon employment, benefits are effective through December 31, 2025**