Journeyman Electric Lineman
The City of Eudora Electric Department is accepting applications for a Journeyman Lineman. This position performs skilled work in the construction, maintenance, and repair of electrical distribution systems including both overhead and underground and secondary line construction.
With the passing of our friend and colleague, Bruce Marihugh a memorial fund has been established in his honor directed to the Kansas Municipal Utilities Hurt Lineman Fund.
Laurie Brock has joined KMEA as the Director of Finance and Accounting. She began her career directly out of college in the public utility industry with Missouri Public Service in Raytown, Missouri, gaining experience in the areas of accounting, finance, mergers/acquisitions and risk management as it grew from MoPub into UtiliCorp United and finally Aquila.
The City of Ottawa, Kansas is accepting applications for a Water Reclamation Facility Operator I. Under the supervision of the Water Reclamation Facility Superintendent, the Water Reclamation Facility Operator I perform skilled and semi‑skilled labor in the maintenance and operation of Water Reclamation Facility and lift station. A combination of education, training, and experience will be considered.
Kay Forsen was recently hired in the role of Energy Controller-Gas/Electric.
Garden City, Kansas, recently purchased transmission and distribution facilities from a rural electric cooperative, marking the final major step that the city has taken as part of revamping the city’s electric system.
What has changed in the Lone Star State since the lethal Winter Storm Uri struck? Are recent improvements enough to keep the grid humming through a similar disaster?
The City of Washington, Kansas, is accepting applications for Electric Lineman. The applicant must possess a valid Kansas Class B CDL; HS Diploma/GED; and, if certified, must submit a transcript of completion of technical training in line maintenance, construction and safety, and a line apprentice program certificate.
After last months wind storm, crews from many communities and KMEA were called upon to assist the City of Russell make repairs to their system. This photo is of KMEA ‘s Lead Journeyman Lineman Steve Porter tying a line in late in the day.
