CITY OF OSCEOLA
JOURNEYMAN LINEMAN
The City of Osceola is currently accepting applications for Journeyman Lineman. Incumbent needs to have at least 7 years experience in the construction, repair, maintenance and installation of OH/UG Electric Facilities with primary voltages ranging up to 15KV. Applicant must be skilled in the construction and maintenance of high voltage and secondary electric line, overhead and underground to include installing and removal of electric poles, transformers, insulators and associated equipment
Applicant needs to have experience in the operation of various pieces of equipment, including Aerial Bucket and Digger Derrick Trucks. Must have experience in the setting and climbing of all sizes of poles in open areas, rear alley and in energized lines. Must have the ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and the public. Must be able to read and understand job prints and sketches.
This individual must have a high school diploma or equivalent and valid Arkansas Commercial Driver’s License Class A or B. Individual must be willing to work in all types of weather conditions. May be required to be “On Call’ and in emergencies may be called into work on short notice. Starting pay is $31.00 per hour.
Applications will be accepted at City Hall, 303 W. Hale Avenue, from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday – Friday. Resumes can also be sent to Human Resources, City of Osceola, P.O. Box 443, Osceola, Arkansas, 72370 or email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
APPRENTICE LINEMAN
The City of Osceola is currently accepting applications for an Apprentice Lineman.
Applicant needs to have at least 1-2 years’ experience in the stringing, tying, connect and tagging of wires and ability to make dead end connections. Experience in climbing poles, installation or cross arms, pole pins, insulation rack, down guys and overhead guy wires.
Applicant needs to have experience in the operation of various pieces of equipment, including Aerial Bucket and Digger Derrick Trucks. Must have experience in the setting and climbing of all sizes of poles in open areas, rear alley and in energized lines. Must have the ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and the public. Must be able to read and understand job prints and sketches.
This individual must have a high school diploma or equivalent and valid Arkansas Commercial Driver’s License Class A or B. Individual must be willing to work in all types of weather conditions. May be required to be “On Call’ and in emergencies may be called into work on short notice. Starting pay is $18.00 per hour.
Applications will be accepted at City Hall, 303 W. Hale Avenue, from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday – Friday. Resumes can also be sent to Human Resources, City of Osceola, P.O. Box 443, Osceola, Arkansas, 72370 or email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
GROUNDMAN
The City of Osceola is currently accepting applications for a Groundman in their Electric Department. Incumbent is responsible in assisting co-workers in the day-to-day functions of the department and keeping work areas orderly and safe. Job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to; assisting in the assembling or dissembling of distribution system materials on the ground for installation or after removal in connection with line construction and maintenance work. Incumbent assists in raising transformers, switches and other heavy equipment. Digs holes for installation of poles and assists with installing poles, as well as other duties as assigned.
This individual must have a high school diploma or equivalent and valid Driver’s License. Previous experience in working with electrical systems a plus, as well as having a Commercial Driver’s License. Individual must be willing to work in all types of weather conditions. May be required to be “On Call’ and in emergencies may be called into work on short notice. Starting pay is $15.00.
Applications will be accepted at City Hall, 303 W. Hale Avenue, from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday – Friday. Resumes can also be sent to Human Resources, City of Osceola, P.O. Box 443, Osceola, Arkansas, 72370 or email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
