Lineman Overhead

Org Marketing Statement

The Kansas City Board of Public Utilities (BPU) no longer requires employees to live within Wyandotte County, expanding opportunities for talented professionals to join our team while continuing our long-standing commitment to serving the communities that depend on us every day.

For over 100 years, BPU has provided safe, dependable water and electric services across Wyandotte County. As a non-profit public utility, we are deeply committed to the customers and communities we serve. At BPU, it’s more than providing utility services; it’s about powering quality of life, supporting economic growth, and strengthening our community for the future.

That commitment has helped BPU earn recognition as one of the top public utilities in the country. We are proud to offer meaningful careers, competitive pay, and one of the strongest benefits packages in the Kansas City region.

Join the Power of Our Community.

Pay,Benefits, & Work Schedule

Hourly Rate: $59.53

Duties and Responsibilities

• Climbs poles and towers and works from and operates aerial lift equipment. *
• Performs the installation, maintenance and removal of overhead and/or underground lines and equipment. *
• Operates machinery, equipment and tools incidental to the installation, maintenance and removal of line equipment. *
• Performs work on the ground, such as framing poles, digging holes, installing anchors, wrecking out material, and other groundwork related to the installation, maintenance or removal of line equipment. *
• Periodically relieves Foreman or Lead Lineman in their absence. *
• Keeps truck and equipment in clean condition and makes written reports of truck trouble to garage. *
• Follows established safety rules and practices as agreed upon in the Working Rules Agreement. *
• Performs other duties of a similar or related nature that are incidental to work of this classification. *
• Splice and terminate cable 4/0 and smaller. *
• Handles domestic, special, and hazardous waste generated from work activities safely and appropriately. *
• Denotes Essential Functions of this Job
  
  

Qualifications

Education / Experience:

High School Diploma/GED required, and completion of a recognized apprentice program for Journeyman Lineman or have satisfactory equivalency.

Position Requirements (Abilities)

• Incumbent must be able to follow verbal and written instructions; able to operate trucks, aerial lifts, and associated tools and equipment.
• Must be able to properly use, read, and apply information gathered from meters and instruments that is required in the maintenance and construction of electric distribution facilities.
• Must be able to work overtime, holidays, and regular days off as required.
• Must have a good attendance and safety record.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license as required by the State of for vehicle(s) operated.
  
  

All applicants for this position who do not presently hold a safety sensitive position will be required to submit to a drug test after successful bid and before actual appointment.

Prerequisite Skills

Incumbent must be skilled in operation of tools, equipment, and test instruments necessary to the maintenance and construction of electric facilities. Skilled in reading line construction drawings and sketches.

Physical Requirements

Applicants must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Other Information

Open Date: July 22, 2026

Close Date: Until Filled

Recruitment Agency Notice: We are not engaging external recruiting agencies for this position. Please do not forward resumes or contact our team regarding this role.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Board of Public Utilities is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.