Journeyman Lineman

PacifiCorp; Rawlins (WY); On-site; USD 68,000 - 91,000; 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 seeks a Journeyman Lineman for onsite work in Rawlins, WY. You will install, maintain, and repair transmission and distribution systems, overhead and underground, using bucket lifts and related equipment.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, formal apprenticeship, Journeyman certification or UWUA 127 testing, and a Class A CDL. Physical demands are significant and training opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Journeyman Lineman certification and/or UWUA 127 testing.
• 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 CDL.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain and repair all transmission and distribution electrical systems and equipment, overhead and underground.
• Operate line trucks, aerial boom lifts, wire pulling equipment.
• Construct, repair or maintain line equipment; string, splice and sag wire on live or dead circuits.
• Train and direct trainees or apprentices in the trade.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Formal apprenticeship training

Journeyman Lineman certification and/or UWUA 127 testing

Hot stick training and experience

Tools

Class A CDL

Job description

Journeyman Lineman

location: RAWLINS, WY, US, 82301

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 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.
• Candidate must have formal hot stick training and experience.
• Must own, or be able to obtain, a Class A Commercial Driver's License.

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 exertion 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.

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.

Preferences

2+ years experience as a Journeyman 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

Charging and Eligibility

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

Equal Opportunity Statement

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: Wyoming
• Career Segment: Power Systems, Electrical, Energy, Engineering

Schedule: FULL TIME, 100% onsite

Hiring Range: $58.07