Department: Line

Reports to: Town Council or designated supervisor

Schedule: Regular work schedule with on-call and emergency response as assigned

Position Summary

The Electrical Lineman is Troy’s lead field employee for electrical distribution issues. The position inspects, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs the Town’s electrical facilities within the employee’s qualifications and assigned authority; identifies hazards and service needs; and works closely with the Tell City Electric Department, which supports Troy’s electrical service needs. As part of a small-town utility workforce, the lineman also performs assigned work for the water, sewer, trash/recycling, and street departments. Electrical safety and urgent service issues take priority when duties compete.

Essential Duties 

• Serve as the Town’s primary field contact for electrical trouble calls; assess conditions, secure the work area, communicate service impacts, and recommend or carry out an appropriate response.
• Inspect, maintain, install, and repair assigned overhead and underground distribution lines, poles, transformers, service connections, streetlights, and electric meters, as training, equipment, staffing, and authorization permit.
• Plan electrical field tasks, identify needed materials and equipment, maintain accurate work orders and asset information, and report recurring defects or capital needs to the supervisor.
• Coordinate closely with Tell City Electric on outages, switching, line work, planned maintenance, technical assistance, and restoration. Establish the work plan and each party’s responsibilities before work begins and follow applicable operating and safety procedures.
• Respond to after-hours callouts and storms as assigned. Communicate promptly with the supervisor, Tell City Electric, other Town staff, and affected customers as appropriate.
• Support water and sewer operations through assigned field work such as meter reading and rereads, facility checks, excavation and restoration, and assistance with maintenance or emergency response. Perform work requiring an operator certification only when properly credentialed and authorized.
• Assist with trash and recycling collection, equipment and vehicle upkeep, street and right-of-way maintenance, traffic control, storm cleanup, and other public works tasks as assigned.
• Operate Town vehicles, bucket trucks, tools, and equipment within the employee’s license, training, and authorization; inspect equipment before use and report defects.
• Maintain clear records of work performed, materials used, service concerns, safety incidents, and follow-up needs. Treat residents and coworkers courteously and refer billing or policy questions to the appropriate Town office.
• Attend required safety meetings and training; use protective equipment and safe work practices, including job briefings, fall protection, traffic control, and electrical isolation procedures appropriate to the task.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in electrical distribution and line work, including experience with overhead and/or underground electrical distribution systems.
• Demonstrated knowledge of electrical distribution systems, line construction and maintenance, troubleshooting, outage response, and applicable electrical safety practices.
• Ability to safely operate bucket trucks, line trucks, electrical testing equipment, and other tools and equipment associated with electrical distribution work.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), or ability to obtain the required CDL within a period established by the Town.
• Ability to respond to after-hours outages, emergencies, and other callouts as assigned.
• Ability to work effectively and coordinate electrical operations with the Tell City Electric Department, other Town employees, contractors, residents, and emergency responders.
• Basic ability to maintain electronic or paper work records. Familiarity with water, wastewater, and general public works tasks is helpful.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Work occurs indoors and outdoors in all seasons, around traffic, moving equipment, heights, confined areas, and energized electrical facilities. The employee may climb, balance, kneel, stoop, reach, push, pull, and lift or move materials and equipment, including loads up to approximately 90 pounds when safe methods and assistance are available. The position requires response to assigned callouts and overtime during outages or other emergencies. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals to perform essential functions.

Scope and Accountability

This is a working lineman position with lead responsibility for electrical field issues. It does not, by itself, include authority to supervise all utility employees, set staffing or schedules, approve purchases, manage the Town budget, or serve as the certified operator of water or wastewater systems. The Town may assign related duties consistent with the position and the employee’s qualifications.

This description summarizes the position’s principal responsibilities and may be updated as Town operations and service arrangements change.

Email resumes to Accounting@townoftroy.in.gov