Journeyman Lineman

Nashville Public Radio; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k with match

Life insurance

Tuition Assistance

Mass Transit Pass

Job summary

PacifiCorp in Ogden, UT is seeking a Journeyman Lineman to install, maintain and repair transmission and distribution lines, overhead and underground. You will operate line equipment, climb poles, work with bucket lifts, and ensure safety on energized and de-energized systems.

The role requires a Journeyman Lineman training program, Class A CDL, hot stick training, and the ability to pass Rocky Mountain Power exams. Training others in the trade may occur as well.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Journeyman Lineman with formal training program.
• Must pass Rocky Mountain Power exam.
• Hot stick training and experience.
• Class A CDL required.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain and repair transmission and distribution lines.
• Operate switches, cutouts and grounding devices on de-energized lines and equipment.
• Climb poles and work with bucket lifts to construct or repair line equipment.
• Potentially train and direct a trainee in the trade.

Skills

Hot stick training

Pole climbing

Operates bucket lifts

Education

High school diploma / GED

Journeyman Lineman training program

Tools

Truck-mounted bucket lifts

Line trucks

Aerial booms

Job description

Date: Sep 16, 2026

Location: OGDEN, UT, US, 84401

Company: PacifiCorp

Power Your Greatness

PacifiCorp is seeking customer-centric candidates to grow and sustain our commitment to a culture of customer service excellence, environmental sustainability, inclusion and belonging.

Responsibilities

As a Journeyman Linema, 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 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. Operate 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.

Requirements

• A high school diploma, GED or proof of equivalent
• Journeyman Lineman . 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.

Physical Demands

• 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.
• 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.

Preferences

• 2+ years experience as a Journeymen Lineman.

Benefits

At PacifiCorp, we understand that living a healthy lifestyle isn’t just about your physical health — your mental, financial, and social wellbeing also play an important role. That’s why we offer a wide range of benefits designed to help you live a more balanced lifestyle

Our Benefits Include

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k with match fixed contributions, including a Roth and saving option. For union employees, matching contributions vary by union. For nonunion, PacifiCorp makes a fixed contribution equal to 4% of your eligible pay each year for new hires. In addition, PacifiCorp matches 100% of the first 6% you contribute.
• Life insurance
• Additional voluntary benefits, including pet insurance
• Tuition Assistance
• Mass Transit Pass for employees in our Portland and Salt Lake City Offices.

Work Life Balance

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) - Time off varies by employee type (Union or Non-Union)
• Paid short-term disability leave and long-term disability insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Employee Assistance Program supporting mental and emotional wellbeing

For more information, please visit: https://careers.pacificorp.com/content/New-Benefits-Page/?locale=en_US

Hiring Range: $59.76

Schedule: Full-Time

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation.

PacifiCorp is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.

Unless otherwise required by law, all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening including for marijuana.

Nearest Major Market: Salt Lake City

Nearest Secondary Market: Ogden

Career Segment: Power Systems, Electrical, Energy, Engineering