Journeyman/Apprentice Lineman

Northeast Power • Palmyra, MO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Northeast Missouri Electric Power Cooperative (Northeast Power), a transmission cooperative serving northeast Missouri and southeast Iowa, is hiring a Journeyman or Apprentice Lineman at its Palmyra, Missouri, location. This hourly, non-exempt position participates in or assists with construction, operation, and maintenance of the Cooperative’s transmission system and substations. Work is typically at transmission voltages, with minimal exposure to distribution voltages. Residency within 30 minutes of Northeast Power’s headquarters in Palmyra is required.

Apprentices complete a planned program of progressive training and experience, including climbing poles, operating a bucket truck, and developing practical knowledge of safe work practices, electrical power terminology, conductors, transformers, regulators, fuses, poles, crossarms, grounding assemblies, and hardware. Journeyman Linemen may instruct apprentices during phases of their training.

Core hours are Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. During summer hours, from Memorial Day through Labor Day, the schedule is Monday through Thursday, 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The posting remains open until filled, with priority consideration for candidates who submitted an application by November 6, 2026.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and graduation from an approved Power Line School.
• Safety-first attitude.
• Certified climber and able to operate a bucket truck.
• Able to operate equipment with both automatic and manual transmissions.
• Experience using personal computers and Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Able to lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds, with good eye-hand coordination and ability to work in adverse weather conditions.
• Must possess, or obtain and maintain, a Class A Commercial Driver’s License.
• Journeyman Lineman: Four years of work experience in electric utility transmission and distribution construction, operations, and maintenance.
• Journeyman Lineman: Successful completion of an apprentice lineman training program.
• Must reside within 30 minutes of Northeast Power’s headquarters in Palmyra, Missouri.

Responsibilities

• Participate in or assist with construction, operation, and maintenance of the Cooperative’s transmission system and substations.
• Inspect existing power lines for problems and troubleshoot issues.
• Participate in tailgate sessions, job briefings, and safety meetings.
• Read and accurately interpret maps, specifications, staking sheets, and complex diagrams.
• Assist with installation and removal of mobile substations.
• Inspect, properly use, care for, handle, and account for assigned materials, tools, equipment, and vehicles; ensure related reports are accurate.
• Maintain and submit required records, reports, work orders, and time sheets in a timely manner.
• Complete progressive apprentice training and develop practical knowledge of safe working practices and electrical equipment.
• Instruct Apprentice Linemen during various phases of their training, if applicable.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Two retirement plans.
• Employer-paid life insurance for the employee, spouse, and child.
• Long-term disability coverage.
• Vacation and sick leave.
• Ten paid holidays per year.
• Business travel accident insurance.
• AirMedCare membership for the household.
• Supplemental life insurance and Aflac policies available through payroll deduction.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED