Journeyman Lineman (Trouble Work)

Idaho Power Company•Boise, ID

2d•$50 - $63

About The Position

Idaho Power — located in vibrant Boise, Idaho — is looking for a Journeyman Lineman (Trouble Work) to join our Capital Field Services crew. It’s an exciting time to work for Idaho Power. Our work plays a critical role in communities we serve across Idaho and Oregon, and we’re working hard to provide our customers with the safe, reliable, affordable energy they depend on. Relocation assistance may also be provided to the successful candidate. What does a Journeyman Lineman (Trouble Work) do for us? They work independently without supervision performing new construction, troubleshooting, and repairing work on overhead and underground distribution and transmission lines. They may connect and disconnect secondary and services, connect and disconnect meters, exchange, and read meters and/or perform collection activities. They are expected to demonstrate commitment to the safety of all Idaho Power Company (IPC) employees and our customers. They should be able to perform the essential functions of the position without posing a direct threat of harm to self, others, or property. In addition to the meaningful work we do, we offer work-life balance, competitive pay and benefits, an employee incentive plan, and both a 401k employer-match and a pension plan, making Idaho Power one of the best employers in the state.

Requirements

Knowledge of: Lines core processes for new business, operations, outage response, and unplanned maintenance
Lines construction standards, methods, materials, and equipment and chemical safety procedures
Power line system switching
IPC C.A.R.E.S safety program and Public Event process documentation
Skills in: The use of personal computers, Microsoft Office and other job-related software applications used for mapping, record keeping and field order completion (OpenGrid) ArcFM
Ability to: Assess line faults on overhead and underground facilities, determine resources/materials needed for repairs
Drive and operate line vehicles, such as line trucks and bucket trucks, snow cats, snowmobiles and ATVs/UTVs, backhoes and mini-excavators
Operate underground locating/fault equipment
Work independently and with others with/without supervision
Teach and mentor other employees and provide First Responder mentoring
Perform power line system switching
Read meters and perform collection work
Read and understand construction drawings and diagrams, plat, feeder and work order maps
Meet with customers
Perform periodic Distribution Designer tasks
Perform vehicle inspections and maintain safe, clean, orderly, mechanically maintained company vehicles
Education: High school diploma or GED
Experience: Certificate of completion of an Apprentice Lineman training program that is recognized by the Office of Apprenticeship (OA), including at least 4 years of relevant line work experience OR 6 years documented experience as a Lineman in distribution and/or transmission, 2 of which must be documented at a journeyman level OR Any IPC employee currently employed as a Journeyman Lineman
Licenses & Certifications: Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record based on driving requirements for the position
Valid Department of Transportation (DOT) medical card and current DOT FMCSA 49 CFR Part 383
Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or ability to obtain prior to hire
Must obtain First Aid/CPR card within 90 days of hire
To ensure the manufacturer's rated capacity of climbing hooks, ladders, and aerial equipment are not exceeded, applicants body weight cannot exceed 300 lbs.
Satisfactory completion of all required training as identified.
Additional safety related training may be required.
Employees will live within the 30-mile drive distance boundaries on the appropriate operations center map with the expectation that under normal driving conditions they will respond to their home operations center in 45 minutes or less, if required to stand on call.

Nice To Haves

Previous on-call troubleshooting experience at IPC and/or Completed First Responder training or the ability to complete this training at first available course offering (expectation is within 6 months of hire)

Responsibilities

Work independently without supervision performing new construction, troubleshooting, and repairing work on overhead and underground distribution and transmission lines.
Connect and disconnect secondary and services
Connect and disconnect meters, exchange, and read meters and/or perform collection activities.
Demonstrate commitment to the safety of all Idaho Power Company (IPC) employees and our customers.
Perform the essential functions of the position without posing a direct threat of harm to self, others, or property.