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NorthWestern Energy Town Manager Rate 1 in Lincoln, Montana
59.42-59.42 per hour | 25-Jul-2023 to Until Filled (MST) | Lincoln, MT, USA | Hourly | Distribution Operations - MT | Regular Full Time
Town Manager - Rate 1
Work Location : Lincoln, MT
Pay range : $59.42 per CBA
Employment Status: Regular Full-time
External candidates apply at northwesternenergy.com
Internal candidates apply through iConnect (https://iconnect.nwe.northwesternenergy.com/Employee-Portal/?m) .
About this position:
The Town Manager is a Journeyman Lineman that provides electric services. They are responsible for overall service throughout their area. When services require additional personnel, they will coordinate and assist with the work as needed.
We offer great benefits:
NorthWestern Energy is a fully regulated electric and natural gas utility serving Montana, South Dakota and Nebraska. We employ over 1,500 amazing people and serve 764,200 customers who are our neighbors in our communities. We are a top employer and offer competitive benefits, including:
401K with company match up to 4% and non-elective contribution up to 7%
Healthcare and wellbeing programs, including dental and vision for you, your spouse and dependents, Health Savings Account (HSA), healthcare and dependent care flexible spending account (FSA)
Employee Assistance Programs (Offering up to six free counseling sessions, per person, per issue, per year for employees, spouses and dependents to include financial heath)
Life Insurance (Company pays basic employee policy; spouse, dependent insurance also available)
Tuition reimbursement
Competitive pay (Scheduled performance-based wage increases and annual incentive opportunities.)
Paid company endorsed volunteer opportunities
Paid parental leave
Paid bereavement leave
Paid training opportunities
Paid time off starting on your first day, plus 11 paid holidays
Benefits may vary by position or as negotiated as part of a collective bargaining agreement.
About this job:
Communicate verbally to maintain safety on worksite and during emergency situations
Troubleshoot power outages, utility concerns and power quality issues
Perform low or high-voltage electrical work and meter-related service work as needed
Perform sustained work at heights including on ladders and poles, and in buckets
Locate underground services
Delivery non pay notices and perform connects and disconnects for non-payment
Perform service temporary connects/disconnects at the customer's request
Install and remove overhead and underground lines
Frame, install, or replace poles
Perform rubber-gloving techniques to safely service high voltage lines and equipment
Repair street and company owned lighting
Set, check, replace, and remove meters to monitor electrical consumption
Interact with the public and help resolve customer-billing and community involvement
Complete documentation as required
Assume leadership role in response to emergency situations
Plan projects and direct crews to complete work in day to day and emergency situations
Work as a team member to safely and efficiently complete work activities
Assist in snow removal to maintain access to utility equipment
Shovel to dig or backfill trenches for underground services, setting poles, etc.
Work overtime including call out availability for evenings and weekends -especially in response to acute service needs
Respond from home to primary work location within 15 minutes
Lift and manipulate needed equipment weighing up to 75 pounds
Maintain company buildings and facilities at work locations, including shop upkeep and snow removal
All NorthWestern Energy employees are required to adhere to company safety standards and the Code of Business Conduct & Ethics
Ensure all actions are consistent with Northwestern Energy's values, mission, and strategic business objectives
Am I right for this job? Here's the success profile:
High school diploma or equivalent
Journeyman Lineman
Valid Commercial driver's license and satisfactory driving record
First Aid/CPR Certification
Computer skills essential
Knowledge of applicable codes and safety policies/procedures
Demonstrate and maintain a good safety record
Willing to act as project foreman
Requisition #4087
Posting Dates: September 8, 2023 through Open Until Filled
Department/Division: Distribution Operations
Employment Physical: Required
Drug Test: Required
Background Check: Required
Relocation Benefit: Negotiable
Telecommuting: None
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal or state laws and statutes. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act, should you have a disability that requires assistance and/or reasonable accommodation with the job application process, please contact the Human Resources department at 1-800-245-6977 or at job.inquiries@northwestern.com