Journeyman Lineman
About The Position
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.
- Experience as a Journeyman Lineman, Journeyman Lineman certification and/or testing through UWUA 127.
- Completion of a formal apprenticeship training program.
- 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.
- Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation.
Nice To Haves
- 2+ years experience as a Journeymen 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.
- Perform pole climbing, hot sticking, 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
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401k with match fixed contributions, including a Roth and saving option.
- Life insurance
- Additional voluntary benefits, including pet insurance
- Tuition Assistance
- Mass Transit Pass for employees in our Portland and Salt Lake City Offices.
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid short-term disability leave and long-term disability insurance
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Bereavement Leave
- Employee Assistance Program supporting mental and emotional wellbeing
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
