The Village of Penn Yan is hiring an Electric Lineworker with specific qualifications.

Village of Penn Yan Municipal Electric Department

Electric Lineworker



The Village of Penn Yan Municipal Electric Department is seeking qualified candidates for the full-time position of an experienced Electric Lineworker.



Primary Responsibilities

-Engaged in any type of construction, operation or maintenance on distribution lines and associated equipment.

-Apply safety rules and regulations as they apply to line substation and service work.

-Install, inspect and repair poles, conductor, transformers, meters, hardware and other equipment on or near energized and de-energized lines in keeping with the appropriate specifications.

-Respond to outages to investigate, locate, analyze, correct faults and restore service on distribution equipment.

-Perform line switching, including switching at a transformer or automatic air-switch station.

-Reviews plans and specifications.

-Inform supervisors of equipment and materials required to complete jobs.

-Trains other crew members in construction of electrical distribution systems.

-Performs basic maintenance on equipment.

-Other responsibilities as assigned.

Compensation rate is $46.85 to $51.69 hourly rate, dependent on years of experience. Penn Yan also offers a competitive benefits package.




Keys to success include working effectively with a team, following safety protocol, being respectful to others, and having integrity and pride in your work.




Minimum qualifications include graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma; AND Graduation from an accredited Apprentice Lineworker program; AND eight thousand-three hundred-twenty (8,320) hours of on-the-job training on an electric distribution system. (Must possess Qualified Electric Person (QEP) and valid NYS Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)). This is a competitive NYS Civil Service position that is full time, 40 hours per week and subject to Civil Service rules for eligibility.




Interested applicants should apply by April 24, 2026 by submitting an application to the Yates County Personnel Office at 417 Liberty St, Penn Yan, NY 14527 or online at https://mycivilservice.yatescountyny.gov/.



The Village of Penn Yan is an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace.

Published in The Chronicle-Express April 2, 2026.

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