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.
John Prince
Margaret Brumm
John Sonderegger
Jerry Irby
Dave Campana
Seasonal Utility Laborer
Marquette Board of Light & Power seeks a highly motivated individual to join their team as a Seasonal Utility Laborer. In this position, the successful candidate will, under supervision, perform general electric utility tasks, roadside flagging, 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.
COMPENSATION. $20.73 per hour.
SCHEDULE. This is a seasonal position to begin approximately April 29th for a term not to exceed six months. The schedule will be five days per week, 8am-4pm, generally Monday-Friday, but may occasionally be requested to adjust schedule due to inclement weather days or other business operation needs Monday through Friday.
WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL.
- Possess a valid driver’s license.
- Are 18 years of age or older.
- Physical ability to lift heavy objects in order to load, unload, and store materials (50-100 pounds with assistance), lift above shoulders, and bend repeatedly.
- Ability to climb and work in high areas, including ladders and scaffolding.
- 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.
- Electrical utility training or 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.).
To apply for this position, please email an application to mblp_general_info@mblp.org
Please print, fill out, and return via email or drop off at 2200 Wrights St: MBLP Application
Deadline to apply is Friday, April 12th 2024
To apply for any open positions, please visit: Marquette Board of Light and Power Careers (hirescore.com)
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
The Offices of the Marquette Board of Light & Power will be closed Friday, March 29th, 2024 in observance of Good Friday.
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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.
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.
Emergencies, 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)