Journeyman Lineman

Northwestern Energy • Great Falls, MT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Journeyman Lineman performs power line installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and service work related to electric distribution systems. The role includes working as a person in charge as a leadsman or foreman, potentially overseeing project safety, paperwork, planning, coordination with engineers, and documentation of equipment used.

Work includes installing and retiring overhead and underground electric lines; performing rubber-gloving work on primary/high-voltage and low-voltage lines and equipment; maintaining lines and support structures in substations; and framing, installing, or replacing poles and substation structures. The position also involves sustained work at heights, operation of heavy equipment, and removal of tree limbs near electric lines.

The Journeyman Lineman may work overtime beyond scheduled hours and participate in call-out availability or an on-call rotation for planned or urgent service needs. The employee must live within a company-approved area that permits an adequate response to customer call-outs and emergencies. The role requires public interaction, emergency leadership, reliable attendance, and adherence to company safety standards and the Code of Business Conduct & Ethics.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Journeyman Lineman Certification.
• Valid commercial driver's license and satisfactory driving record.
• First Aid/CPR certification.
• Bucket truck and pole top rescue certification.
• Commitment to safe working practices and knowledge of safety policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated and maintained good safety record.
• Ability to communicate verbally and understand audible signals in emergency and safety situations.
• Ability to lift and manipulate equipment weighing up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to work at heights, including climbing and working from poles and bucket work.
• Must agree to live within a company-approved area that allows adequate response to customer call-outs and emergencies.
• Ability to adapt to technological changes as they are implemented.
• Employment physical, drug test, and background check required.

Nice To Haves

• None stated.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot electrical outages and power-quality issues, and perform installation and maintenance work on electric distribution systems.
• Perform rubber-gloving work on primary/high-voltage and low-voltage lines and equipment.
• Install and retire overhead and underground electric lines.
• Work at heights, including ladder work, climbing and working from poles, and bucket work.
• Frame, install, or replace poles.
• Maintain lines and support structures in substations and erect steel to replace or increase the size of substation structures as needed.
• Operate heavy equipment, including diggers, trenchers, backhoes, and bucket trucks.
• Remove tree limbs near electric lines.
• Work overtime and participate in call-out availability or an on-call rotation in response to acute or planned service needs.
• Complete documentation for project planning and completion.
• Assume a leadership role in emergency situations.
• Interact with the public.
• Act as a leadsman or foreman as needed, overseeing project safety, paperwork, planning, engineering coordination, and equipment documentation.
• Perform PCB tests and cleanup as required by OSHA.
• Adhere to company safety standards and the Code of Business Conduct & Ethics, and ensure actions align with company values, mission, and strategic business objectives.
• Maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match up to 4% and non-elective contribution up to 7%.
• Healthcare and wellbeing programs, including dental and vision coverage for the employee, spouse, and dependents.
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Healthcare and dependent-care flexible spending accounts (FSA).
• Employee Assistance Programs, including up to six free counseling sessions per person, per issue, per year for employees, spouses, and dependents, including financial health support.
• Company-paid basic employee life insurance; spouse and dependent insurance also available.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Competitive pay, scheduled performance-based wage increases, and annual incentive opportunities.
• Paid company-endorsed volunteer opportunities.
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid bereavement leave.
• Paid training opportunities.
• Paid time off starting on the first day.
• 11 paid holidays.
• Negotiable relocation benefit.

What This Job Offers

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