The City of Centralia has a full-time opening for an Apprentice Lineman or Lineman in the Electric Department. Duties and salary depending upon experience. Automatic pay increase after completion of 6-month probationary period, and scheduled 5% pay increase on April 1, 2023. City will enroll the successful candidate in the four-year accredited line worker apprentice program through MPUA that includes at least 7,500 hours of on-the-job training. Valid Missouri Driver’s License required with the ability to obtain a Class B Commercial Driver’s License within 6-months. Prior electric experience preferred. Rotating on-call schedule is required every fifth weekend.
Assists in the maintenance of existing overhead & underground power lines to ensure uninterrupted service. Participates in the construction of new power lines. Participates in the installation of new transformers. Inspects and replaces capacitors. Installs and maintains customer service drops. Trims tree limbs and branches to allow proper power line clearance. Maintains records of voltage used in city. Repairs and maintains street and security lighting systems. Directs and instructs Apprentice Lineman on proper methods and procedures used in power line construction and maintenance. Maintains monthly vehicle utilization records, daily work records and inventory records. Tests electric meters, using electric meter testing device. Performs duties as needed or assigned. Assists other departments as needed or assigned.
Excellent benefits package: City-paid medical, dental, & vision insurance for employee and dependent children, LAGERS retirement (non-contributory with Rule of 80), 10 paid City-observed holidays plus two floating holidays per year, paid vacation, paid sick leave, and paid bereavement leave. Official City of Centralia application form and draft job description from City Clerk, City of Centralia, 114 S. Rollins, Centralia, MO 65240, (573) 682-2139. Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer. Applications accepted until position is filled.
Complete official City of Centralia application for Employment online: https://form.jotform.com/210466665482158
Applications may also be downloaded, printed, and turned in to Centralia City Hall: Application For Employment.