Job Description

This position is responsible for constructing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing the City’s electrical distribution system. Operates equipment; maintains service lines; analyzes and repairs outage situations; connects new customers to electrical power; maintains street lights; informs public of work.   A copy of the job description is available at https://www.bgohio.org/DocumentCenter/View/369/Journeyman-Lineman-PDF . 

Employees accrue vacation leave and sick leave per the collective bargaining agreement which is available at https://www.bgohio.org/bgmea . Employees can participate in group medical, dental and vision coverage, first of the month following employment. Insurance information is available online at: https://www.bgohio.org/259/Insurance .  Retirement benefits are through the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System: www.opers.org. 

Interested persons must complete an application packet that is available either by visiting the Department of Human Resources of the City of Bowling Green at 304 N. Church St., Bowling Green, OH 43402-2399 or by accessing it online at: https://www.bgohio.org/Jobs.aspx .  Resumés may be included, but will not substitute for a completed application. Application materials must be returned to the one of the following methods: by email to [email protected], by fax to (419) 352-1262 or by US Mail or hand-delivery to the address above. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. You may reach the Department of Human Resources by phone at (419) 354-6200. The City considers applicants for positions without regard to a person’s actual or perceived, race, immigration status, source of income, color, religion, gender/sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, creed, ancestry, disability, political ideology, veteran status, military status, gender expression, gender identity, family status, physical characteristics, HIV-status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.  The deadline for making application is 4:30 p.m. January 30, 2022.    AA/EEO                                          

Job Requirements

Requirements:  High school diploma or equivalent; successful completion of a lineman apprenticeship program; Commercial Class “A” Driver’s License; three to five years of relevant experience.