Apprentice or Journeyman Lineman – Forest City Municipal Utilities

ELECTRIC JOURNEYMAN LINEMAN OR APPRENTICE

The City of Forest City is seeking a Journeyman Lineman or Apprentice Lineman with minimum experience of one-year power line schooling. This is a full-time position with benefits. Normal work hours are: 7 AM – 3:30 PM, with rotating on-call schedule.

·      Performs work required in the construction and repair of electric overhead and underground distribution systems.

·      Operates a variety of mechanical equipment including line trucks, digger derrick, skid loader, wood chipper, trencher, backhoe, and potholer.

·      Works on overhead and underground electric distribution systems.

·      Performs forestry and vegetation management work.

·      Must have and maintain a valid Iowa driver’s license and have or acquire a Class A Commercial Driver’s License.

·      This is an emergency response position – Employee must be able to arrive at the line department building within 15 minutes or less.

·      Must meet and follow all drug and alcohol guidelines, including a post-offer pre-employment drug screen. Background check required.

·      Apprentice lineman will enroll into the IAMU apprenticeship program.

·      Forest City offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits, with pay ranging from $38.00 to $44.00 per hour depending on qualification.

Resumes accepted through July 13, 2026 @ 3:30 PM. A Resume can be mailed to: City of Forest City, Attn: Duane Kuhn, 305 North Clark Street, Forest City, IA, 50436, or emailed to Electric Department Manager Duane Kuhn at: electric@forestcityia.com.

 If you have any questions, call Duane at:  641-512-1649.