Journeyman Lineworker Locator

Salary : $120,328.00 Annually Location : Chaska, MN Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 26-00172 Department: Electric Opening Date: 02/17/2026 Closing Date: 3/17/2026 11:59 PM Central FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Reports To: Electric Foreman Job Summary A Journeyman Lineworker Locator is a highly skilled, certified professional responsible for the safe installation, maintenance, and repair of underground and overhead power distribution systems for residents and business. In this specialized capacity as a utility locator, they use advanced equipment to locate, trace, and mark underground electric utilities to prevent service disruptions and safety hazards during excavation. ResponsibilitiesPrimary responsibility: Locates and marks all electric utilities at residential, commercial and industrial jobs site prior to work starting on construction or remodel Surveys existing and newly installed underground utilities to accurately document locations in GIS software Reviews blueprints and plans to identify potential utility conflicts Provides electrical installation for new customers and terminates services where required Responds to outage service calls, determines nature and cause of failure, decides on and implements course of restorative action for residential and commercial customers Provides routine maintenance for City's electrical system, including circuit and wiring repair and replacement, trouble shooting and identifying potential hazards and solutions Provides street light repairs where scheduled for routine maintenance as well as reported outages or other problems Participates in overhead and underground construction projects where line work, pole construction, is required Maintains equipment, tools and supplies needed for line work, documenting and ordering additions or replacements Performs reading of meters Provides on-going line clearance including tree cutting and trimming Promotes quality customer relations, acknowledging any concerns and bringing them to lead line worker or foreman for resolution Participates in on-call rotation; as a municipal employee, maintains availability for emergency situations Performs all other related duties as requested or assigned Qualifications Education High School Diploma or G.E.D Successful completion of an accredited Electrical Lineworker program Experience 4-years' experience in similar position Holds an active Journeyman Lineworker card Other Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Must reside within 40 minutes of the Chaska Municipal Services Building (using Google Maps, MapQuest, Waze, Apple Maps as a guide - may be asked to provide proof). Valid MN Driver's License (Class A with applicable endorsements) High Voltage Electric Certification helpful Ability to trouble shoot and diagnose electrical problems; exercise independent judgment Flexibility to participate in on-call schedule as well as emergency situations Math aptitude Equipment, Mental & Physical Demands Equipment Used Locators, computers, iPads, phones, Trimble GPS Units, etc.. Heavy equipment including 40/60 ft. bucket trucks, front end loader, digger derrick truck, service and dump trucks, fork lift, excavator, vactor, wood chipper, water pump, wire trailer, etc. Hand tools including saw, chainsaw, drill, crimper, etc Mental Effort Significant attention to safety standards, procedures, and practices Rapid response and accurate problem solving in emergency repair and outage situations Physical Demands Proper and safe operation of trucks, bucket equipment and ladders, and other equipment and tools Varying and some prolonged periods of standing, walking, bending, stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling, grasping, observing, identifying colors, climbing, balancing, and lifting, carrying and moving objects 80+ lbs. Comfort working at heights of 100+ feet and in trenches of 5+ feet in depth Walking 10,000 or more steps daily Working Conditions Driving to and from work sites Working outside in all seasons with varying levels of exposure to wind, rain, snow, ice, sun Working within confines of both underground and overhead electrical system structures and construction sites, including energized conductors City of Chaska offers a compete benefits package to full-time employees including: Medical Insurance (HSA and HRA options) Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts - Medical & Dependent Care Long-Term Disability Basic Life and AD&D Insurance Voluntary Employee, Spouse & Dependent Life Insurance Whole Life Insurance Nice Healthcare - Convenient Primary Care Critical Illness Insurance Accident Insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Other benefits offered: 11 Paid and 2 Floating Holidays per year Paid Personal Leave (PPL) Pension through PERA with Employer Match 457b Tax-Deferred Retirement Plan Public Student Loan Forgiveness Chaska Community Center: discounted Membership Rates Chaska Town Course & The Loop at Chaska: discounted green fees and merchandise Wellness Program Workout on Duty Cell Phone Allowance or City issued cell phone 01 Do you have a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent? Yes No 02 Have you successfully completed an accredited Electrical Lineworker program? Yes No 03 Do you have an active Journeyman Lineworker card? Yes No 04 How many years of experience do you have as a Journeyman Lineworker or in a similar position? 4 or more years of experience Between 1 and 3 years of experience Less than 1 year of experience No experience 05 Do you have a valid Class A Minnesota Driver's License with applicable endorsements? Yes No 06 Do you live within 40 minutes of the Chaska Municipal Services Building (660 Victoria Drive)? Yes No 07 Do you have a High Voltage Certification? Yes No Required Question

Created: 2026-03-04