Journeyman Lineman (Local 127) - Casper, WY - # 114021

PacificCorp • Casper, WY

104d • $55

About The Position

PacifiCorp is seeking customer-centric candidates to grow and sustain our commitment to a culture of customer service excellence, environmental sustainability inclusion & belonging. As a Journeyman Lineman you will install, maintain and repair all transmission and distribution electrical systems and associated equipment, both overhead and underground, while utilizing line trucks, aerial boom, lifts and wire pulling equipment. Maintenance of lines and services will require pole climbing, hot sticking, and working out of truck mounted bucket lifts to construct, repair or maintain line equipment or string, splice and sag wire on live or dead circuits. Operates switches, cutouts and uses grounding devices to work on de-energized lines and equipment. You may train and direct the work of a trainee/apprentice in the trade. Rubber gloving training will be provided. Upon meeting the qualifications for Rubber Gloving, an increase to the Qualified Journeyman Lineman rate of pay will be given.

Requirements

• A high school diploma, GED or equivalent combination of education.
• Completion of a formal apprenticeship training program.
• Experience as a Journeyman Lineman, Journeyman Lineman certification, and/or testing through UWUA 127.
• Must meet examining board review of skills and experience.
• Formal hot stick training and experience.
• Must own, or be able to obtain, a Class A Commercial Driver's License.
• Pass UWUA 127 testing in the third month of employment.
• Post-offer, pre-placement physical capacity screening conducted by a licensed physical therapist.

Nice To Haves

• 2+ years experience as a Journeyman Lineman.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain and repair all transmission and distribution electrical systems and associated equipment, both overhead and underground.
• Utilize line trucks, aerial boom, lifts and wire pulling equipment.
• Climb poles, hot stick, and work out of truck mounted bucket lifts to construct, repair or maintain line equipment.
• String, splice and sag wire on live or dead circuits.
• Operate switches, cutouts and use grounding devices to work on de-energized lines and equipment.
• Train and direct the work of a trainee/apprentice in the trade.

Benefits

• Health care
• Retirement
• Paid time off
• Tuition assistance
• Paid short-term and long-term disability
• Paid bereavement leave

What This Job Offers

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