The City of Russell is seeking professional and community-oriented individuals for a full-time Certified Journeyman Lineman position.

The City of Russell is situated at the crossroads of Interstate 70 and US Highway 281.  We are a community that is dedicated to family, friends and neighbors, where generations care for each other.  We are One Russell, building a self-reliant future.  We are home. 

The City of Russell offers a very progressive benefit package. Benefits include vacation and sick leave, uniforms, family health insurance, family dental and vision plans, KPERS retirement program, and several other optional benefit programs.

This position includes the construction, repair, and maintenance of the City of Russell’s overhead and underground Electric Distribution and Transmission systems, which are vital to providing power to our community. Employees will be provided on-the-job training with opportunities for continuing education. Applicant is required to possess a journeyman certification. Applicant must possess a high school diploma or G.E.D. and have a valid Driver’s License with the ability to obtain a Class A Commercial Driver’s License within six months of employment. There are no residency requirements for this position, subject to response times as administratively determined and required for each department. Pre-employment drug screening and job placement assessment are required.

Applications and a full job description may be obtained at www.russellcity.org or at The City of Russell, 133 W. 8th, Russell, KS  67665.  Completed applications may be submitted in person, online, faxed to 785-483-4397 or emailed to alice@russellcity.org. Position is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as received. EEO/ADA