Journeyman Lineman

Hood River Electric Cooperative Inc; Hood River (OR); On-site; USD 126,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement plan

401K

Health Reimbursement Account

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Vacation & Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Hood River Electric & Internet Co-op is hiring a Journeyman Lineman to join our operations crew in the beautiful Columbia River Gorge. In this role, you'll construct, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair overhead and underground electrical distribution lines and associated equipment.

You'll also work with fiber optic cables, trim trees, and assist with substation maintenance and switching. This is a hands-on position on a small crew where versatility matters.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have completed an approved lineman apprenticeship program.
• Hold a valid Class A driver's license with air brakes.
• Residency within a 30-minute drive of Hood River within six months of hire.
• First Aid/CPR, Flagger, and Forklift certifications required and must be obtained within the first year if not already held.

Responsibilities

• Construct, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair overhead and underground distribution lines and equipment.
• Work with fiber optic cables and assist with substation maintenance and switching.
• Trim trees and perform vegetation management as part of duties.
• Be part of a small, versatile crew with on-call rotation including weekends and evenings.

Education

Lineman apprenticeship program

Tools

First Aid/CPR certification

Flagger certification

Forklift certification

Job description

Hood River Electric & Internet Co-op (HR Co-op) is hiring a Journeyman Lineman. This is a union position, part of IBEW Local 125.

Pay Rate

$71.44 per hour

Date Posted

September 30, 2026

Job Summary

Hood River Electric & Internet Co-op is looking for a Journeyman Lineman to join our operations crew in the beautiful Columbia River Gorge. In this role, you'll construct, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair overhead and underground electrical distribution lines and associated equipment. You'll also work with fiber optic cables, trim trees, and assist with substation maintenance and switching. Our system includes 4 miles of electric transmission and 276 miles of distribution, with 150 miles overhead and the remainder underground. We serve members from three substations: two co-op-owned and one BPA substation from which we take service.

This is a hands-on position on a small crew where versatility matters. If you take pride in keeping the lights on and doing the job safely, you'll fit right in with our team. Our linemen work across electric, fiber, and vegetation duties, and we're looking for someone who sees that variety as a strength, not a burden. Overtime is typically modest, averaging around 100-150 hours per year, so this role is well-suited for someone who values work-life balance alongside meaningful, skilled work. The position includes an on-call rotation with weekend and evening emergency response.

Candidates must have completed an approved lineman apprenticeship program and hold a valid Class A driver's license with air brakes. Residency within a 30-minute drive of our office in Hood River is required within six months of hire. First Aid/CPR, Flagger, and Forklift certifications are required and must be obtained within the first year of hire if not already held.

Regular work hours are Monday – Thursday, 7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. For a Journeyman Lineman, this position also includes about 10 weeks per year of paid on-call rotation, during which time the incumbent will respond to weekend and evening outages or emergencies. During on-call periods, the incumbent must be available to respond within 30 minutes.

About HR Co-op

Hood River Electric & Internet Co-op is a small, member-owned utility serving the middle and upper Hood River Valley in Oregon's Columbia River Gorge. Our team provides electric service to approximately 4,000 meters and fixed wireless and fiber internet service to roughly 3,200 subscribers across the unincorporated communities of Odell, Parkdale, and Mount Hood, as well as internet members in the city of Hood River and the Dee area.

We offer a competitive pay and benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, a defined contribution retirement plan, a healthcare reimbursement account, and generous vacation and sick leave. Our work environment is team-oriented and grounded in a shared commitment to serving our members reliably, affordably, and efficiently.

The Hood River Valley is bordered by the Columbia River to the north and the Mt. Hood National Forest to the west, south, and east. The area is known for its tree fruit orchards, vibrant small-town community, and world-class outdoor recreation including kiteboarding, skiing, mountain biking, hiking, whitewater sports, camping, and fishing. It's a pretty spectacular place to call home!

Job Related Qualifications

See the job descriptions for job-related qualifications.

Benefits Information

HR Co-op offers a generous benefit package including:

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Defined Contribution Retirement (HR Co-op contributes 3% of annual base salary to a retirement account beginning with employment. After an introductory period, employees qualify for an additional contribution equal to 12% of annual base salary, for a maximum total contribution of 15%)
• Deferred Compensation Plan (401K)
• Health Reimbursement Account (VEBA)
• Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Generous Vacation and Sick Leave policies
• Eleven paid Holidays per year

Notice of Equal Opportunity Employment

We expect employees to be honest, trustworthy, and operate with integrity. Discrimination and all unlawful harassment in employment is not tolerated. We encourage success based on our individual merits and abilities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or employment status. We support and obey laws that prohibit discrimination everywhere we do business. We fully consider all qualified applicants including those with a criminal history.

Notice of Equal Opportunity Employment

We expect employees to be honest, trustworthy, and operate with integrity. Discrimination and all unlawful harassment in employment is not tolerated. We encourage success based on our individual merits and abilities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or employment status. We support and obey laws that prohibit discrimination everywhere we do business. We fully consider all qualified applicants including those with a criminal history.