Job Opportunities
The City of Neodesha, a fast paced, growing community is looking for qualified applicants for the following positions:
The City of Neodesha offers an excellent benefit program including:
Vacation, Personal & Sick Leave
Health, Rx, Vision & Dental Insurance
Company Paid Life Insurance Policy
KPERS Retirement Program
8 Paid Holidays & 3 Paid Personal Days
** Please note:
Applicants will be expected to pass a pre-employment drug test, background check, physical exam, skills assessment test and, if required, agility testing.
All City employees are required to live within the Neodesha School District 461 area within 60 days of hiring date.
Applications:
Applicants may apply clicking on the link below to download the application PDF file. Or, applicants may request an application at City Hall, 1407 N 8th Street, Neodesha, KS, 620-325-2828. EOE.
Click here to obtain a City of Neodesha Employment Application
Please mail to :
City of Neodesha
PO Box 336
Neodesha, KS 66757
The electric lineman performs work in the construction and maintenance of the City’s electrical distribution system and assists in other functions of the department as needed. Portions of work are conducted in association with potentially hazardous conditions due to the presence of the energized electrical system. The lineman assists in the maintenance of power lines, transformers, meters and other electrical equipment.
Essential Functions:
The electric lineman assists in locating power outages/problems; assists in locating underground cable; operates equipment to support construction and maintenance of the City’s electrical infrastructure; assists in maintenance and repair of overhead and/or underground distribution lines and equipment; assists in the construction of overhead and/or underground distribution lines and equipment; assists in the maintenance of the City’s substation(s); assists in the maintenance of sections equipment and vehicles.
Minimum Qualifications: The employee is required to have a minimum of one (1) year of similar or related experience. The electric lineman must have at a minimum, a high school diploma or GED. Supplemental training in electric power distribution is preferred. The employee is required to have a valid Commercial Drivers License. In addition to the minimum requirements, the lineman must have a working knowledge of electric power distribution system maintenance and construction. The lineman must be able to operate heavy equipment and other vehicles as well as portable power tools. Must have good communication skills as well as the ability to read and interpret manuals and written instructions.
*Applicants will be expected to pass a pre-employment drug test, background check, physical exam, skills assessment test and agility testing.
**The employee is expected have obtained the necessary skills via on-the-job training within six (6) months to one (1) year of service.
***All City employees are required to live within the Neodesha School District 461 area within 60 days of hiring date.
Job Description: The lineman apprentice should have some experience working with electricity but does not need a Journeyman/Lineman certification. This apprenticeship is for two (2) years during which time the employee will be trained. Employee will be expected to obtain certification by the end of the two (2) year training period.
*Applicants will be expected to pass a pre-employment drug test, background check, physical exam, skills assessment test and agility testing.
**The employee is expected have obtained the necessary skills via on-the-job training within six (6) months to one (1) year of service.
***All City employees are required to live within the Neodesha School District 461 area within 60 days of hiring date.
Click here to obtain a City of Neodesha application
Please send to
City of Neodesha
PO Box 336
Neodesha, KS 66757