ABOUT THE MARQUETTE BOARD OF LIGHT & POWER

Seasonal Utility Laborer

The MBLP has been providing safe, reliable, and affordable power for over 128 years. MBLP serves approximately 17,000 customers in the City of Marquette and nine surrounding townships.  We have the largest geographical “footprint” of any municipal electric utility in the state, covering approximately 250 square miles.

Job Description Summary:

Under supervision, this position will perform general electric utility tasks, grounds maintenance, roadside flagging, receiving of material deliveries, warehouse duties, and will assist line and service crews with groundwork, locating, tree trimming and removal, and other powerline work.  May be asked to work under limited supervision for some tasks depending on previous experience and qualifications. Will only perform certain tasks in proximity to energized equipment if deemed qualified through experience, certifications, or other testing.

Requirements:

• Valid drivers license required; CDL preferred
• Experience and ability to drive pickup trucks and haul trailers.
• Experience operating hand tools, chainsaws, and other power equipment.
• Experience with basic concepts of electrical energy.
• Previous electrical utility work experience preferred.
• Experience operating forklifts is preferred.
• CPR and First Aid certification preferred.
• Excellent time management, organization, and communication skills.
• A positive, motivated attitude that works well with little direct supervision.
• Willing and able to work outside for long periods of time and in various weather conditions (humid, damp, rainy, snowy, hot, cold, windy, etc.).

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Current and beginning 2025 Line Tech Students

Financial Consideration:

• $21.18/hrly; non-exempt position

Apply:

• Email resume to mblp_General_info@mblp.org

If there are currently no open positions and you would like to submit a resume to be kept on file in the event of an opening, please use the address listed below.

Marquette Board of Light And Power

ATTN: Director of Human Resources

2200 Wright St.
Marquette, MI 49855
or via email:
mblp_General_info@mblp.org

CONTACT US – 24/7

Monday through Friday

8:00 am to 4:30 pm

(Lobby hours are 8:30am to 4:30pm)

Address:

Marquette Board of Light & Power
2200 Wright Street 
Marquette, MI 49855-1366

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Main Office Phone:  906-228-0311

FAX: 906-228-0329

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Please Note: The email link above is not monitored for the purposes of reporting power outages. To report an outage please call 906-228-0300. Additionally, requests to start or stop service cannot be done via email.  Please contact us at 906-228-0311.

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906-228-0300

Meter Department

906-228-0302 (Service Connection Questions)

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906-228-0301 (Service Connection-Tree Removal/Trimming Questions)