125th ANNIVERSARY’S COMMEMORATIVE VIDEO
The First 130 Years of Service to the Marquette Community
For a look at the last 130 years, click on document below to find out the MBLP’s history broken up into decades.
We exist for the sole purpose of serving our community by producing safe, reliable power now and for many years into the future. We do this by having your best interest in mind in all our decision making.
Carrie Statt
Email: CStatt@mblp.org
John Sonderegger
Email: JSonderegger@mblp.org
Jerry Irby
Email: JIrby@mblp.org
Dave Campana
Email: DCampana@mblp.org
Rick Holmes
Email: RHolmes@mblp.org
Seasonal Utility Laborer – Distribution Department
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 2026 Line Tech Students preferred
To apply, please fill out: MBLP Employment Application & Email application to mblp_General_info@mblp.org
Seasonal Utility Laborer – Generation Dept.
Job Description Summary:
Under supervision, this position will perform grounds maintenance and lawn care, and general labor tasks, as needed. May be asked to work under limited supervision for some tasks depending on previous experience and qualifications.
Requirements:
- Valid drivers license required
- Experience and ability to drive pickup trucks and haul trailers
- Experience operating hand tools and other power equipment
- 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:
- Ability to operate a commercial lawn mower
- Ability to operate a line trimmer, sweeper, and other powered lawn equipment
- Experience operating a pickup truck and trailer
To apply, please fill out: MBLP Employment Application & Email application 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
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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
Main Office Phone: 906-228-0311
FAX: 906-228-0329
Contact us:
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.
For All Emergencies, Accidents, & Downed Lines
Please Call 911
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.
Repairs, No Power: 24 hours a day,
7 days a week – 906-228-0300
Billing, Customer Service, and Administrative Offices
906-228-0311
Electric Line Department
906-228-0300
Meter Department
906-228-0302 (Service Connection Questions)
Distribution Department
906-228-0301 (Service Connection-Tree Removal/Trimming Questions)