Journeyman Lineworker - Transmission & Distribution

Idaho Power Company•Boise, ID

1d•$50 - $60

About The Position

Idaho Power — located in Boise, Idaho — is looking for a Journeyman Lineworker to join our Transmission and Distribution (T&D) Construction 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 safe, reliable, affordable energy they depend on. What does a T&D Lineworker do for us? They perform construction and maintenance work on overhead and underground distribution and transmission lines. 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: Line core process of new business operations, outage response, planned and unplanned maintenance
Line construction methods, materials, standards, and equipment
Chemical safety and IPC safety program
Skills in: Use of personal computers utilizing Microsoft products and time-entry software
Ability to: Work a hitch schedule – working on the road for 8 days, home for 6 days
Perform basic arithmetic calculations
Identify purposes of commonly encountered materials, parts, and equipment used in lines construction
Maintain neat, accurate, and legible records
Read and understand construction drawings and diagrams, plat maps, feeder maps, and work order maps
Establish positive working relationships with all team members and leadership
May be required to rotate as a lead lineman on the crew
Education: High school diploma or GED
Experience: IPC employee currently or previously employed as a Journeyman Lineworker
Licenses & Certifications: Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record based on driving requirements for the position
Department of Transportation (DOT) medical card
Current DOT FMCSA 49 CFR Part 383 Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or ability to obtain prior to hire
Must obtain First Aid/CPR card within 90 days
applicants body weight cannot exceed 300 lbs.
Successful candidate must complete an Employee Possessor Questionnaire form within 30 days of hire to be submitted and approved by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) as a Possessor of Explosives, as well as complete required company and safety training.

Responsibilities

Perform construction and maintenance work on overhead and underground distribution and transmission lines
Respond to outages outside of normal working hours and work overtime at the discretion of the supervisor
Work on-call rotation