The City of Columbus, WI is seeking a Lead Electric Lineworker at Columbus Water & Light, our municipally owned and operated electric and water utilities. 

Position Summary

The Lead Electric Lineworker oversees the construction and maintenance of the electric distribution system of Columbus Water & Light, the City of Columbus’s municipally electric utility. This is a working position and is responsible for daily operations, work scheduling and line crew leadership.  The Lead Electric Lineworker reports to the Utilities Director.

Responsibilities

As the Lead Electric Lineworker of the Columbus Water & Light team, they have primary responsibility for all aspects of daily electric utility operations and line crew leadership. This is a working Lineworker position with a 30 minute response time to Columbus Water & Light and required standby time. 

• Operations and Maintenance
• Project planning
• Safety
• Troubleshooting
• Maintenance schedules
• Personnel Management
• Reliability
• Electric fleet

The Lead Electric Lineworker reports to the Utilities Director.

To Apply

Send a cover letter, resume, and employment application to Human Resources Administrator Stephanie Masché at smasche@columbuswi.us, or mail to:

City of Columbus
ATTN: Stephanie Masché
105 N Dickason Blvd
Columbus, WI 53925

Read the full position description and find the City of Columbus Employment Application at: 

https://www.cityofcolumbuswi.com/DocumentCenter/View/2287/Employment-Application

The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

• Preferred minimum of 10 years journey level worker with supervisory experience.
• Required high school diploma or GED and completion of Lineworker apprenticeship.
• Valid Wisconsin Commercial Driver’s License - class A.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Project management experience.
• First Aid and CPR certified.

About Columbus Water and Light

Columbus Utilties is a municipally owned and operated electric and water utility, serving more than 2,262 customers in Columbus, Wisconsin. We strive to provide low-cost, reliable service with a community-focused, personal touch. We are your friends and neighbors who share your values and understand your needs. Columbus Utilities was founded in 1896. While a lot has changed over the past century, the focus of the utility has not. Today, we still offer our customers some of the lowest electric rates in the area - rates significantly lower than those in territories that are served by most investor-owned utilities. And, since we live and work in the community, we provide reliable energy with superior customer service. Columbus Utilities also provides our customers with clean, high-quality water that meets or exceeds all state and federal standards. Our water quality and capacity are monitored every day by well-trained system operators.

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