Town Manager Rate 1Work Location: Chester, MTPay range: $67.53 per hour per CBAEmployment Status: Regular Full-timeExternal candidates apply at northwesternenergy.comInternal candidates apply through iConnect. About this position:The Town Manager is a Journeyman Lineman that provides electric services. They are responsible for overall service throughout their area. When services require additional personnel, they will coordinate and assist with the work as needed.We offer great benefits: NorthWestern Energy is a fully regulated electric and natural gas utility serving Montana, South Dakota and Nebraska. We employ over 1,600 amazing people and serve over 800,000 customers who are our neighbors in our communities. We are a top employer and offer competitive benefits, including: 401K with company match up to 4% and non-elective contribution up to 7%Healthcare and wellbeing programs, including dental and vision for you, your spouse and dependents, Health Savings Account (HSA), healthcare and dependent care flexible spending account (FSA)Employee Assistance Programs (Offering up to six free counseling sessions, per person, per issue, per year for employees, spouses and dependents to include financial heath)Life Insurance (Company pays basic employee policy; spouse, dependent insurance also available)Continued education reimbursementCompetitive pay (Scheduled performance-based wage increases and annual incentive opportunities.)Paid company endorsed volunteer opportunities Paid parental leavePaid bereavement leavePaid training opportunitiesPaid time off starting on your first day, plus 11 paid holidays Benefits may vary by position or as negotiated as part of a collective bargaining agreement. About this job: Communicate verbally to maintain safety on worksite and during emergency situationsTroubleshoot power outages, utility concerns and power quality issuesPerform low or high-voltage electrical work and meter-related service work as neededPerform sustained work at heights including on ladders and poles, and in bucketsLocate underground servicesDeliver non pay notices and perform connects and disconnects for non-paymentPerform service temporary connects/disconnects at the customer's requestInstall and remove overhead and underground lines Frame, install, or replace polesPerform rubber-gloving techniques to safely service high voltage lines and equipmentRepair street and company owned lightingSet, check, replace, and remove meters to monitor electrical consumptionInteract with the public and help resolve customer-billing and community involvementComplete documentation as requiredAssume leadership role in response to emergency situationsPlan projects and direct crews to complete work in day to day and emergency situationsWork as a team member to safely and efficiently complete work activitiesAssist in snow removal to maintain access to utility equipmentShovel to dig or backfill trenches for underground services, setting poles, etc.Work overtime including call out availability for evenings and weekends -especially in response to acute service needsYou must agree to live within an area approved by the company that allows for adequate response to our customers in call out and emergency situationsInstall/replace gas meters to monitor gas consumption, and perform gas meter-related service work as needed Appropriate OQ training to perform gas-related services and activities as stipulated by 49 CFR Part 192, necessary for gas event initial responseComplete service work related to gas distribution as qualified or experiencedLift and manipulate needed equipment weighing up to 75 poundsMaintain company buildings and facilities at work locations, including shop upkeep and snow removalThe ability to maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance is an essential function of this position, consistent with applicable laws and reasonable accommodation requirementsAll NorthWestern Energy employees are required to adhere to company safety standards and the Code of Business Conduct & EthicsEnsure all actions are consistent with Northwestern Energy's values, mission, and strategic business objectivesAm I right for this job? Here's the success profile: High school diploma or equivalentJourneyman LinemanValid Commercial driver's license and satisfactory driving recordFirst Aid/CPR CertificationMay be required to have Operator Qualification (OQ) or Gas Responder within 6 months of hireComputer skills essentialKnowledge of applicable codes and safety policies/proceduresDemonstrate and maintain a good safety recordWilling to act as project foremanRequisition #5087Posting Dates: October 19, 2026 through November 2, 2026Department/Division: OperationsEmployment Physical: RequiredDrug Test: RequiredBackground Check: RequiredRelocation Benefit: NegotiableTelecommuting: NoneWe are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal or state laws and statutes. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act, should you have a disability that requires assistance and/or reasonable accommodation with the job application process, please contact the Human Resources department at 1-800-245-6977 or at job.inquiries@northwestern.com.
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