Lead Journeyman Lineman — Electric Utility Foreman

Northwestern Energy; Missoula (MT); On-site; USD 72,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match up to 4%

Health care and wellbeing programs

Life Insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Competitive pay and incentive programs

Paid training opportunities

Paid time off and holidays

Volunteer opportunities

Paid parental leave

On-call rotation opportunities

Job summary

NorthWestern Energy is hiring a Journeyman Lineman for Missoula, MT. The role covers power line installation, maintenance, and service work with potential to act as leadsman or foreman, overseeing safety, paperwork, planning, and coordination with engineers.

The position requires a Journeyman Lineman Certification, a valid CDL, First Aid/CPR, and bucket truck/pole top rescue credentials. Expect to work at heights, in varying conditions, and participate in on-call rotations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Journeyman Lineman Certification required.
• CDL with satisfactory driving record.
• First Aid/CPR certification.
• Bucket truck and pole top rescue certifications.
• Commitment to safe working practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform power line installation, maintenance, and service work.
• Lead as leadsman or foreman; oversee safety, planning, and documentation.
• Troubleshoot outages and ensure power quality across distribution systems.
• Operate heavy equipment and climbing work at heights.
• Complete project documentation and communicate with engineers.
• Respond to emergencies and interact with the public.
• Lift equipment up to 75 pounds and adhere to safety policies.

Skills

Lead/Foreman readiness

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Journeyman Lineman Certification

Bucket truck and pole top rescue certification

First Aid/CPR Certification

Valid Commercial driver's license (CDL)

Job description

NorthWestern Energy is hiring a Journeyman Lineman for Missoula, MT. The role covers power line installation, maintenance, and service work with potential to act as leadsman or foreman, overseeing safety, paperwork, planning, and coordination with engineers.

The position requires a Journeyman Lineman Certification, a valid CDL, First Aid/CPR, and bucket truck/pole top rescue credentials. Expect to work at heights, in varying conditions, and participate in on-call rotations.