Careers in Quality

The mission of Lebanon Utilities is to provide our community with reliable, economical and high-quality services in a friendly and courteous manner. 

What we are proud to offer you: 

• Health Insurance (begins first day of employment)  
• Retirement Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Dental
• Vision
• STD, LTD
• Term & Accidental Life 
• Vacation Time Off 
• Sick Leave
• Floating Holidays 
• Paid Holidays 
• Continuing Education Benefits 

Job Summary: 

• Directs the overall administration and technical supervision for the construction, maintenance and repair of Lebanon Utility’s electric power lines, substations and street/security lighting.
• Implement and maintain work order system for capital and maintenance projects.
• Ensures all pertinent construction data is recorded and engineering drawings completed.
• Manages purchase requisitions and inventory for department materials and equipment.
• Assists Engineering Services Department with equipment and vehicle specifications and requirements.
• Submits annual budget information, five (5) CIP and staff requirements to the General Manager.
• Manages work performed by outside contractors.
• Coordinates departments’ work activities with other Utility Departments, private contractors, engineers, businesses and residents.
• Conducts engineering studies.
• Works with and oversee the work performed by outside engineering firms.
• Contributes to team decision making in order to accomplish business goals and objectives through effective planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling, and monitoring of work, i.e., effective project management.
• Responds to customers complaints in a timely manner.
• Prepares weekly departmental work schedules and maintains comprehensive inclement weather work/projects schedule.
• Oversees the electric department work order system.
• Prepares all job estimates and billing information for electric department.
• Performs field work as necessary.
• Works closely with Line Crew Supervisor to plan, schedule line crew work. 
• Prepares thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, calculations, and sketches associated with the resolution of routine technical problems.
• Attends seminars and continuing education classes to enhance managerial, administrative and technical skills.
• Performs all other duties as requested.

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering. 
• Six to eight years electrical transmission/distribution line and substation experience with two to four years in a supervisory capacity.
• Some level of Business Management course work recommended.
• Thorough knowledge and familiarity with principles and practices of electric power line construction, maintenance, and substations required.
• Strong verbal communication skills necessary in order to deal with a wide range of personalities both inside and outside the organization.
• Ability to make informed immediate decisions in emergency or highly stressful situations.
• A valid Indiana driver’s license required. First aid and CPR certifications required.