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Kansas City Board of Public Utilities
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2026 current openings
Kansas
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Groundmen · Apprentices · Journeymen
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Municipal utility · before you apply
Kansas City Board of Public Utilities is hiring linemen. The Kansas City Board of Public Utilities (BPU) has provided safe, dependable water and electric service in the Kansas City, Kansas area since 1909. Today, BPU serves nearly 65,000 electric customers and 53,000 water customers. BPU offers dependable service to households and businesses in the community at some of the lowest rates in the nation, and works to maintain satisfaction through stable, reliable service.
Step 01. Pay
Lineman salaries at Kansas City Board of Public Utilities can range from $49-$53 per hour. Kansas City Board of Public Utilities benefits and perks, including insurance benefits, retirement benefits, and vacation policy.
Step 02. Apprentice
The apprentice lineworkers at Kansas City Board of Public Utilities under general supervision of the Foreman the Lineman performs skilled line work in the operation, maintenance and repair of overhead and underground electrical distribution and transmission systems. Learn and assist with operating, inspecting, and maintaining aerial devices, digger/derricks, excavation equipment, and other electric line related equipment. Assist Journeyman class with performing distribution switching, documentation and mapping information, and perform other related duties as assigned.
Step 03. Journeyman
Journeyman lineman at Kansas City Board of Public Utilities are involved in the performance of skilled tasks in accordance with standard trade practices. The lineman-A monitors work to ensure supervised operations are conducted in a safe, efficient and effective manner according to the required standards.
Step 04. Hiring
All lineman at Kansas City Board of Public Utilities are required to travel with required work clothing, PPE, tools, and gear. Hooks, belt, harness, boots, and hand tools (Kleins, screw drivers and channel locks) are provided.
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