The City of Odessa is seeking someone to join our future-focused team that is dedicated to the lineworker profession and the community of Odessa. Someone who has knowledge and experience in electric linework who understands or is interested in the impact a municipal-owned utility can positively have in a community... Diversify your career with an organization that will treat you like family. Odessa is a vibrant historic community of approximately 5,500 people just East of the heart of downtown Kansas City, strategically located at the intersection of U.S. Interstate 70 and MO State Highway 131.
The City offers a generous benefits package including 3 weeks of paid vacation after the 1st year, 12 paid holidays, employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance, an employee assistance program, 100% coverage of training costs, LAGERS pension retirement contributions, and COLA increases each year. Starting at $27.08 to $40.96, depending on qualifications. Not to mention a wide range of exciting future projects for the department.
Department: Electric
Reports To: Electric Distribution Supervisor
FLSA Status: Regular Full–Time Employee
The Journeyman Lineworker is responsible for constructing, maintaining, and repairing overhead and underground electrical distribution systems for the City. This position plays a critical role in ensuring the safe and reliable delivery of electric service to customers and is expected to respond to outages, perform routine maintenance, and support capital improvement projects. The Lineworker works both independently and as part of a crew under the direction of the Electric Distribution Supervisor. Essential
Duties and Responsibilities:
Duties include but are not limited to the following:
Electrical System Construction and Maintenance
- Construct, maintain, and repair overhead and underground primary and secondary electrical lines.
- Set poles, string wire, install transformers, capacitors, and other line equipment.
- Perform troubleshooting and restoration of service during outages.
- Install, inspect, and maintain street lighting and area lighting systems.
Safety and Crew Leadership
- Follow and enforce safety policies and procedures in accordance with OSHA, APPA, and industry standards.
- Set up safe work zones and ensure public and crew safety at all job sites.
- Lead by example and assist in training and mentoring apprentice lineworkers.
Equipment and Tool Operation
- Operate line trucks, digger derricks, bucket trucks, and other specialized electrical line equipment.
- Inspect, maintain, and safely operate all tools and vehicles assigned to the electric department.
- Perform daily equipment checks and report defects to supervisors.
Service and Customer Support
- Perform service connections and disconnections as required.
- Conduct field investigations for customer service issues, including voltage complaints or outages.
- Communicate clearly and professionally with customers, residents, contractors, and other city departments.
