The mission of Lebanon Utilities is to provide our community with reliable, economical and high quality services in a friendly and courteous manner. 

 

What we are proud to offer you

  • Health Insurance (begins first day of employment)  
  • Retirement 
  • Health Savings Account
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • STD, LTD
  • Term & Accidental Life 
  • Vacation Time Off 
  • Sick Leave
  • Floating Holidays 
  • Paid Holidays 
  • Continuing Education Benefits 

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Directs the overall administration and technical supervision for the safe construction, maintenance and repair of Lebanon Utility’s electric power lines, substations and street/security lighting.
  • Hires, supervises, trains, evaluates, and disciplines Electric Department personnel.
  • Manages the work order system for capital and maintenance projects. 
  • Ensures all pertinent construction data is recorded and engineering drawings completed.
  • Manages purchase requisitions and inventory for department materials and equipment.
  • Prepares corporate bid documents to be used for all projects (front ends).
  • Oversees the measurement and effectiveness of all processes internal and external.
  • Provides timely, accurate and complete reports on the operating condition of the Utility.
  • Spearheads the development, communication and implementation of effective growth strategies and processes.
  • Collaborates with the management team to develop and implement plans for the operational infrastructure of systems, processes, and personnel designed to accommodate the rapid growth objectives of the Utility.
  • Specifies the equipment and vehicle requirements.
  • Operates department within approved budget.
  • Supervise work performed by outside contractors.
  • Coordinates departments work activities with other Utility Departments, private contractors, engineers, businesses and residents.
  • Responds to customers complaints in a timely manner.
  • Prepares weekly departmental work schedules and maintains comprehensive inclement weather work/projects schedule.
  • Prepares job estimates and billing information for electric department.

Qualifications

  • Six to eight year’s electrical transmission/distribution line and substation experience with two to four years in a supervisory capacity. 
  • Two years of related electrical equipment operation experience. Some level of Business Management course work recommended. Must hold a current journeyman card.
  • Thorough knowledge and familiarity with principles and practices of electric power line construction, maintenance, and substations required.
  • Strong verbal communication skills necessary in order to deal with a wide range of personalities both inside and outside the organization.
  • Ability to make informed immediate decisions in emergency or highly stressful situations.
  • A valid Indiana driver’s license and CDL required.
  • First aid and CPR certifications required.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.