• Apprentice Lineman

    City of Garden City, KS (Garden City, KS)


    Apprentice Lineman

     

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    Apprentice Lineman

     

    Salary

     

    $28.44 - $34.98 Hourly

     

    Location

     

    Garden City, KS

     

    Job Type

     

    Full-Time

     

    Job Number

     

    00546

     

    Department

     

    Public Utilities

     

    Division

     

    Electric

     

    Opening Date

     

    07/16/2025

     

    Closing Date

     

    8/6/2025 4:59 PM Central

     

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    Description

    The City of Garden City is accepting applications for Apprentice Lineman with the Electric Department. This position will enter into an apprenticeship agreement and maintain 90% or better attendance at weekly classes. To work as assigned by supervision in team environment only. To work and assist experienced lineman. Learn proper use and safety of all department equipment. Upon satisfactory completion of the four years of the apprentice program, the employee will be evaluated for consideration of advancement to an Electrical Journeyman Lineman.

     

    Examples of Duties

     

    + Assists journeymen in maintaining utility system.

    + Attends all scheduled training and apprenticeship classes.

    + Learns proper use of all equipment, tools material and other devices.

    + Maintains all records and paperwork for position.

    + Scheduled for on-call rotation.

    Typical Qualifications

    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Ability to understand verbal and written instructions. Ability to communicate with City employees, officials and general public. Must be willing to commit to four (4) years training program and obtain CDL driver’s license within 6 months.

     

    Education, Certification and Experience: High school diploma or GED. Valid Kansas driver’s license required. Any other electric related experience will be considered by employer.

     

    Supplemental Information

     

    Environment: Works in all types of weather conditions. Majority of work is performed outdoors: Extreme, moderate and temperate cold and heat; hail, snow, high & gusty winds, rain, sleet, and dust. Surfaces: Asphalt, concrete, dirt, mud, sand, ice, grass, slick and gravel.

     

    Physical Characteristics: Ability to lift up to 75 lbs. on a regular basis, climb ladders, shovel, stretch, bend, pull, push, kneel, reach, walk, carry, sit, stand, hear, see, operate equipment.

     

    The City of Garden City offers a wide range of competitive benefits. Some of the benefits include:

     

    + Health Insurance: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas

    + The Standard Life Insurance

    + Kansas Public Employees Retirement System (KPERS) or Kansas Police & Fire (KP&F)

    + Wellness Program

    + Paid Leave

    + Employee Recognition Plan

    + Years of Service Bonuses

    + Performance Evaluations

    + Employee Assistance Program

     

    Employer

     

    City of Garden City (KS)

     

    Address

     

    301 N. 8th Street Garden City, Kansas, 67846

     

    Phone

     

    620-276-1175

     

    Website

     

    https://www.garden-city.org/

     

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