1000 Hour Apprentice Lineworker
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1000 Hour Apprentice Lineworker
Salary
$43.42 Hourly
Location
Rochester MN 55906, MN
Job Type
Limited Appointment
Job Number
20260519
Department
Rochester Public Utilities
Opening Date
02/25/2026
Closing Date
4/1/2026 11:59 PM Central
Description
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POSITION DESCRIPTION
1000-Hour Lineworkers
Limited Appointment
Rochester Public Utilities
www.rpu.org
RPU, a division of the City of Rochester, MN, is the largest municipal utility in the State of Minnesota. RPU serves over 5 7 ,000 electric customers and 42,000 water customers in a 60 square mile service area and has revenues nearing $161 million annually.
Vision- "We Will Set the Standard for Service"
Our vision is based on six core values which are Safety, Integrity, Service, Stewardship, Accountability, and Skill.
The City of Rochester is committed to a community where all members feel a sense of belonging. We commit to recognizing the diversity of our community members, listening to ALL voices and providing equitable services to create an inclusive place to live, play and work.
We believe EQUITY should be at the center of all our work. We strive to represent our community in our teammates, as we know that diverse and inclusive teams are more innovative, and have an empowering impact on the work, progress and culture of our community.
It takes us all working together.
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 are 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).
Applications will be accepted through April 1, 2026.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The work below is representative of the scope of work performed within this job classification. Individual job duties will vary based on work assignment or location.
Perform overhead electrical distribution system construction and maintenance work, including but not limited to installation, operation, maintenance, and dismantling of equipment, poles, towers, and other supporting structures; cross-arms, braces, pins, insulators, secondary racks, brackets, guys, wires, and other conductors; single-phase and poly-phase transformers, meters, switches, fuses, cutouts, lightning arrestors, terminators, instrument transformers, voltage regulators, street lighting, and other related electric equipment.
Perform underground electrical distribution system construction and maintenance work, including but not limited to installation, operation, maintenance, and dismantling of underground conduit, cable pulling, pad-mounted single-phase and poly-phase transformers, secondary pedestals, cable terminations, switches and other devices.
Perform construction or maintenance work on both energized and de-energized overhead and underground electrical distribution systems, and overhead transmission systems.
Perform substation construction, including structures and equipment.
Respond to trouble and emergency calls. Perform necessary repairs or maintenance.
Respond to after-hours callouts.
Diagnose electrical faults.
Operate all vehicles and related equipment used in both overhead and underground construction and maintenance activities, including trucks, trenchers, backhoes, hydro-vac, stringing equipment, and wood chippers.
Perform tree trimming and tree removal.
Install and remove electric meters and related service connections.
Observe and inspect the operating condition of the electric transmission and distribution system and report to the crew Lead Line Worker or Electric Construction Supervisor any structures or equipment which require maintenance, repair, or other special attention.
Assist the lead worker or supervisor in all work as directed.
Miscellaneous
Properly operate, inspect and maintain assigned vehicles, tools, and equipment. Promptly report damage or loss and prevent use of defective equipment.
Perform other duties as assigned or necessary.
*ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
High school diploma or equivalent; and completion of an accredited lineworker training program .
Licenses/certifications
Valid Minnesota Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
Desirable Qualifications
Electrical construction or maintenance work experience with a utility or contractor.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
*THIS POSITION MAY BE COVERED BY THE CITY'S HEARING CONSERVATION PROGRAM (based on job assignment)
Employees in this position are required to use hearing protection and the City of Rochester will conform to all State and Federal requirements in administering this program.
*THIS POSITION IS COVERED BY THE CITY OF ROCHESTER DRUG TESTING POLICY
The drug and alcohol testing policies and procedures of the City of Rochester will conform to all State and Federal requirements, including Minnesota Statutes 181.950 through 181.957; the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988; and/or the US Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of: the tools, materials and methods used in overhead and underground line construction and maintenance; principles of electrical theory as applied to electrical circuits and wiring systems; the occupational hazards and safety practices of the trade; tree limb removal.
Skill in: the use and care of line tools, chainsaws, and electrical testing equipment; organizing and prioritizing work.
Ability to: use internet browsers, email, and other standard software, be a basic-level user of computers and mobile electronic devices; distinguish colors; perform heavy manual labor; climb poles and work with high voltage cables; work under varying weather conditions; understand and follow oral and written instructions (English language); deal tactfully with coworkers and the public; build and utilize effective working relationships.
PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CRITERIA
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the following represents the physical and environmental demands for this position. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions with or without accommodation.
In consideration of the overall amount of physical effort required to perform this position, the work is best described as Medium Work : Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. However, there times when Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects, is performed, depending on the project or task.
Physical demands that may be required continuously (2/3 or more of the time), frequently (1/3 to 2/3 of the time), and occasionally (up to 1/3 of the time) are noted below:
Continuous demands: standing, walking, pushing/pulling, reaching, handling
Frequent demands: lifting, carrying, fine dexterity, bending, twisting, climbing
Occasional demands: balancing, foot controls, sitting
Sensory requirements necessary in the performance of the essential functions of this position include: sight, hearing, touch, smell
Environmental conditions that may exist in the performance of the essential functions of this job include:
Extreme cold (below 32 degrees)
Extreme heat (above 100 degrees)
Noise (need to shout in order to be heard)
Vibration (exposure to oscillating movements of the extremities of whole body)
Exposure to dust/gas/fumes/steam/chemicals
Work outdoors (no effective protection from weather)
Walk on uneven ground (gravel, rocks, mounds, construction sites)
Work at heights (such as on scaffolding or ladders)
Working around moving machinery (fork-lifts, tractors, mowers)
Protective equipment required (respirator, mask, earplugs, gloves, eyewear, etc.)
No benefits available for Temporary / Seasonal / Part-time positions
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The following supplemental information may be used as a scored evaluation of your knowledge, skills and experience. Be certain that the choices you make correspond to the information you have provided in your application and resume. You must be honest and accurate in answering the supplemental questions and do not @type "see resume". You may also be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview for this position. By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is true and accurate. Any information provided may be reviewed by the hiring manager. Any misstatements or falsification of information will eliminate you from consideration or may result in dismissal. Do you understand and agree with this statement?
Yes
No
02
What is your preferred name?
03
Do you possess a high school diploma or equivalent G.E.D.?
Yes
No
04
Have you already finished or anticipate completing an accredited Electrical Lineworker training program by June 1, 2026?
Yes
No
05
Please indicate the @type of Electrical Lineworker program you will have completed by June 1, 2026.
Diploma
AAS Degree
N/A - I have not completed an accredited Electric Lineworker program
06
Please list the specific accredited Electrical Lineworker training program you completed or are currently enrolled in. Include the name of the educational facility and location. Do not @type "See Resume". If no program was attended, @type "N/A".
07
Which of the following best describes your years of fulltime equivalent experience as an entry-level/Apprentice Lineworker?
No experience
Less than 1 year
More than 1 year, but less than 2
More than 2 years, but less than 3
More than 3 years, but less than 4
More than 4 years, but less than 5
More than 5 years
08
Did any of your entry-level/apprenticeship Lineworker experience include working for a public utility or municipality?
Yes
No
09
Have you ever worked for Rochester Public Utilities (RPU) as a 1000-hour Lineworker?
Yes
No
10
Questions 10 and 11 pertain to your actual employment experience and NOT experience gained in completing your Lineworker program. Does your actual employment experience include working with any of the following equipment? (Select all that apply)
Earthmoving Equipment
Farm Equipment
HydroVac
N/A - None of the above
11
Does your actual employment experience include any of the following items?
performing overhead duties
performing underground duties
working with voltage up to 600V
working with voltage up to 15kV
I have no experience with any of these items
12
In detail, describe your specific electrical, underground, and overhead employment experience. Include experience working with voltage up to up to 600V and/or up to 15kV, including:
The name of your employer(s),
Your position title(s)
The actual duties you performed, and
Your duration of employment,
Do not @type, "see resume". Type "N/A" if you have no experience.
13
Please indicate the items that have been included in your safety related training. (Select all that apply)
First-Aid
CPR
Pole-top rescue
Confined space entry
N/A - None of the above
14
Do you currently possess or will you, by June 1, 2026, have a valid Class A commercial driver's license? (Any combination of vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating (GWVR) of 26,001 or more pounds, provided the GVWR of the vehicle(s) being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds)
Yes
No
15
If you do have or will obtain by June 1, 2026, a commercial driver's license (CDL), are you permitted to drive commercial vehicles equipped with a manual transmission?
N/A - I do not possess a CDL
Yes
No
16
As a potential 1000-hour lineworker with Rochester Public Utilities, do you:
Consent to being tested for drugs and/or alcohol as a condition of employment and further understand if the test result is positive, or if I refuse to submit to a pre-employment test, the job offer will be withdrawn?
Agree to be on-call or called in to work additional hours with little or no advance notice to assist RPU with providing services 24 hours per day, 7 days per week?
Answering "NO" to this question may mean you should reconsider applying for this position.
Yes, I understand these are requirements of the position and I agree with them
No, I do not agree with these requirements. I understand my application may be removed from consideration
I am not sure I understand these requirements and may require additional explanation
17
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: If selected as a finalist, are you willing to undergo a background investigation which may include, but not limited to: verification of employment and educational records, identification verification, driver's license record and a criminal history?
Yes
No
Required Question
Employer
City of Rochester
Address
201 4th Street SE Rochester, Minnesota, 55904
Phone
(507) 328-2555
Website
https://www.rochestermn.gov/employment
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