Description

First Class Lineworker
Up to $53.25/hour + Overtime | MainePERS Pension | Excellent Benefits | Limited Travel

Are you a certified First Class Lineworker seeking a stable, well-compensated role with consistent overtime and a strong connection to the community?

At Kennebunk Light & Power District (KLPD), we’re proud to be a public power utility where people come first. Our team takes pride in delivering safe, reliable service to our neighbors.

Why Join KLPD?

Overtime Opportunities
Our First Class Lineworkers average over 400 hours of overtime, including paid standby time.
Local Work
Serve a defined service area in and around Kennebunk — limited travel required for training.
Outstanding Benefits
KLPD currently pays for 90% of medical premiums and offer a MainePERS defined benefit pension plan.
Community-Focused Culture
As a public utility, we’re deeply committed to the people we serve and proud of our strong local reputation.

Your Role

As a First Class Lineworker, you’ll be responsible for constructing, maintaining, and repairing overhead and underground electric distribution systems. You’ll also support substation operations and respond to outages — ensuring safe, reliable power in all conditions.

Key Responsibilities:

Build, repair, and maintain electric distribution system
Troubleshoot outages and system issues independently or with support
Perform substation and transformer maintenance
Participate in monthly on-call rotation
Maintain records in GIS and process electronic work orders
Mentor and support apprentice lineworkers

Requirements

License Requirements

Certified First Class Lineworker
CDL Class B license (required)

Work Requirements

Must live within one hour of KLPD’s administration building (or relocate within 6 months)
Able to lift up to 100 lbs and work in all weather conditions
Available for evenings, weekends, and holidays as part of the call rotation and outage response.