1000 Hour Lineworker Rochester

Rochester Public Utilities (RPU) a division of the City of Rochester, MN, is the largest municipal utility in the State of Minnesota.  RPU serves over 57,000 electric customers and 41,000 water customers in a 60 square mile service area, and has revenues nearing $161 million annually.

Nature of Work
Construct, maintain and repair electric distribution and transmission facilities, overhead and underground, 120 volts through 161,000 volts, under the direction of a lead worker.  Duties include, but not limited to setting or removing poles; installing conductors; pulling, splicing, and terminating cable; installing or removing transformers and switches; operating switching devices; locating and repairing cable and equipment faults; installing, inspecting, cleaning, and maintaining underground manholes, conduits, and pad-mounted equipment; and performing other related duties as required.

 2025 Rate of Pay: $43.42/hour

 Up to four individuals hired will be limited to working not more than 6 months or 1,000 hours. 
They must be willing to accept overtime assignments and work in inclement weather.

 Please note: 

Applicants invited to interview will be completing a climbing exercise and should bring their own boots, gloves, and pole climbing gear (hooks, belt, fall restraint). 

For more information and to apply online, visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/rochester/jobs/4841800/1000-hour-apprentice-lineworker

Applications will close April 10, 2025.