Journeyman Lineman

Pacificorp; Yakima (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Life insurance

Tuition Assistance

Mass Transit Pass

Job summary

PacifiCorp is seeking a Journeyman Lineman in Yakima, WA to install, maintain and repair transmission and distribution systems both overhead and underground. The candidate should have 3+ years’ experience or equivalent training, a Journeyman Lineman certification, hot-stick training, and a Class A CDL.

The role includes operating line trucks, bucket lifts, and performing tasks that ensure safety and reliability of the grid. A post-offer physical screening is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Journeyman Lineman certification or testing through IBEW Local 125.
• Formal Journeyman Lineman training program completed.
• Must meet examining board review of skills and experience.
• Formal hot stick training and experience required.
• Possess Class A Commercial Driver's License or ability to obtain one.
• Post-offer, pre-placement physical capacity screening by licensed PT.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain and repair transmission and distribution systems and equipment, overhead and underground.
• Operate line trucks, aerial bucket lifts and related equipment.
• String, splice and sag wire on live or dead circuits; work on de‑energized lines with grounding devices.
• Train and direct the work of a trainee in the trade.

Skills

Hot stick training

Education

High School Diploma

Journeyman Lineman certification (IBEW Local 125)

Formal Journeyman Lineman training program

Tools

Class A CDL

Job description

Journeyman Lineman

Location: YAKIMA, WA 98901

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 & belonging.

General Purpose

A Journeyman shall have had at least three years’ experience or equivalent related training, and shall be qualified in one of the following branches of the trade:

• Line Construction and Maintenance
• Station and Substation Construction and Maintenance includes but not limited to: Journeyman Station Wireman and Journeyman Station Meter & Relay Technician
• Meter Installation, Testing and Maintenance
• Underground Construction and Maintenance
• Communications Construction and Maintenance and
• Estimating

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 in the trade.

Requirements

• A high school diploma, GED or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A Journeyman Lineman certification or testing through IBEW Local 125.
• Completion of a formal training program for a Journeyman Lineman.
• 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.

Physical Demands

The job duties of Lineman require 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. Job duties of the Lineman require sustained, awkward positions/postures including bending and twisting at the waist and neck; reaching forward, to the side, across the body and overhead. Additional requirements of the Lineman position include 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.

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.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) 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.

Preferences

Preference may be given to candidates who have the following: 2+ years experience as a Journeyman Lineman

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.