Journeyman Lineman (Local 57) - Evanston, WY - #113518

PacifiCorp • Bear River, WY

51d • $58

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. These duties include: Maintenance of lines and services that 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. Transformer wiring knowledge. You may train and direct the work of a trainee in the trade. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without an accommodation.

Requirements

• A high school diploma, GED or proof of equivalent
• Journeyman Lineman experience, which includes completion of a formal training program for a Journeyman Lineman.
• Must meet examining board review of skills and experience and will be required to pass testing through Rocky Mountain Power.
• Candidate must have hot stick training and experience.
• Must have a Class A Commercial Driver's License.
• This position requires a post-offer, pre-placement physical capacity screening, conducted by a licensed physical therapist, to assure the candidate meets the physical demands of the job. The screening will assess only the identified physical demands of the job being applied for.
• The job duties of Lineman require lifting in excess of 75 lbs from floor to waist and waist to overhead
• Carrying in excess of 75 lbs with both hands, and pushing and pulling in excess of 100 lbs of exertional force.
• Require sustained, awkward positions/postures including bending and twisting at the waist and neck
• Reaching forward, to the side, across the body and overhead.
• Forceful grip and pinch; manipulation of small objects
• Balancing on one or both legs during dynamic activities
• Manipulation of large objects during activities requiring balance and sustained awkward postures.

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, while utilizing line trucks, aerial boom, lifts and wire pulling equipment.
• Maintenance of lines and services that 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.
• Transformer wiring knowledge.
• Train and direct the work of a trainee in the trade.
• Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without an accommodation.

Benefits

• Health care, retirement, paid time off, tuition assistance, paid short-term and long-term disability, paid bereavement leave.
• For more information, please visit: https://careers.pacificorp.com/content/New-Benefits-Page/?locale=en_US

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Utilities
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees