Journeyman Lineman

PacifiCorp; United States; On-site; USD 66,000 - 94,000; 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 is seeking a Journeyman Lineman to install, maintain and repair transmission and distribution electrical systems, overhead and underground, using line trucks, aerial lifts and wire pulling equipment. The job requires line work including pole climbing, hot sticking, and working from bucket lifts to construct and repair lines.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, completion of an apprenticeship, Journeyman certification or UWUA 127 testing, and a Class A CDL.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of formal apprenticeship program required.
• Journeyman Lineman certification or UWUA 127 testing.
• Formal hot stick training and experience required.
• Must have Class A CDL or obtain.
• Pre-placement physical capacity screening will be conducted.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain and repair transmission and distribution systems, overhead and underground.
• Operate line trucks, aerial booms, lifts and wire-pulling equipment; string, splice and sag wires on live or de-energized circuits.

Skills

Pole climbing

Hot sticking

Line truck operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Formal apprenticeship training

UWUA 127 certification/testing

Class A CDL

Job description

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 & 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.
• 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 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

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without an 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. While marijuana is legal in several states, including Oregon, a positive test for positions in Oregon may disqualify a candidate. The company complies with the laws of Washington and California and only obtains and considers positive tests for marijuana in safety-sensitive positions or those covered by U.S. Department of Transportation regulations.

Additional Information

Req Id: 115053
Company Code: PacifiCorp #PM25
Primary Location: Worland, Wyoming (100% Onsite)
Department: Power Delivery
Schedule: FULL TIME
Personnel Subarea: UWUA 127 Wyoming
Hiring Range: $58.07 per hour