Welcome to the City of Peru Employment Page. Here you will find a list of current vacancies within the City and information on how to apply for open positions. The City of Peru is committed to providing equal opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information or background, religious affiliation, marital status, military status, order of protection status, arrest record, or any other legally protected status.
Vacancies
Electric Department
Journeyman or Late Stage Apprentice Lineman
The City of Peru Electric Department is currently seeking an individual for a Lineman position (Journeyman or Late-Stage Apprentice). This position is responsible for the construction, operation, and maintenance of overhead and underground electrical distribution systems.
Qualified Journeyman applicants must have completed an approved 4-year Lineman Apprenticeship and should have experience in all phases of underground and overhead electric distribution. Experience in rubber glove up to 15KV and hot stick capabilities up to 138KV are also required.
Qualified Late-Stage Apprentice applicants should have completed a minimum of two (2) years in an approved apprentice program.
All applicants must be able to climb poles, work underground in confined spaces and possess a Class A CDL.
Full-time position with competitive salary and excellent benefit package. Please complete the Full-Time Employment Application below no later than January 31, 2024.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Apprentice Lineman Job Description
Journeyman Lineman Job Description
Complete the Employment Application here or an application can be picked up at the City Clerk's Office.
Application Process:
A new application must be submitted each time you want to apply for a posted position, even if it is a position for which you have previously applied. Please be sure to read the entire employment application carefully and answer all the questions even if you are submitting a resume with your application. All relevant fields on the application must be completed to be considered for the vacancy.
Important Items to Note:
- If you do not have access to a computer at home to download and complete an application, computer access is available at public libraries or you can pick up a paper application at City Hall.
- Information provided by applicants for career opportunities may be used to conduct background checks, reference checks or other activities related to the hiring process.
- Because of the volume of applications received for some positions, not all applicants are granted an opportunity to interview. If you are selected to interview, a representative from the Human Resources Department will contact you after the advertised closing date for the vacancy.
