Traveling Lightning Protection Installer - Umatilla, OR

VFC Inc.; Umatilla (OR); On-site; USD 33,062 - 45,460; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Referral bonus

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Zero-Harm Safety Culture

Competitive wages - $28.35+ per hour

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) Matching

Extensive training opportunities

Company swag & team events

Employee incentive program

Job summary

VFC Inc. is hiring for a Trainee Umatilla, Oregon crew role to install state-of-the-art lightning protection systems across the Pacific Northwest.

This full-time travel position requires 30–40% travel, a clean MVR, and physical fitness. Trainees receive top-tier training, competitive pay starting at $28.35+ per hour, and benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.

Qualifications

• Willingness to travel 30–40% for project work.
• Flexibility to travel across the Pacific Northwest as needed.
• Must be 18+ years old.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must pass a medical exam and drug test.
• Licensed driver with a clean MVR.

Responsibilities

• Install lightning protection systems on high roofs and grounding projects.
• Read blueprints and construction plans to ensure proper installations.
• Handle and install lightning protection cables.
• Ensure work complies with onsite safety regulations.
• Work on local projects and travel to support crews as needed.
• Collaborate with team to complete projects efficiently.
• Tackle additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Travel flexibility

Team player

Physically fit

Blueprint reading

Safety minded

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Valid driver’s license

Clean MVR

Job description

Trainee Umatilla, Oregon - Crew, Umatilla, OR, US

Adventure, Hands-On Work & Great Pay – This Job Has It All!

Tired of the same old routine? Looking for a rewarding career where you can work with your hands, grow your skills, and be part of something powerful? VFC Lightning Protection is hiring motivated individuals to install state‑of‑the‑art lightning protection systems throughout the Pacific Northwest.

We are specifically seeking candidates based in the Umatilla, OR / Tri‑Cities, WA area. While much of our current work is local, this is a full‑time travel position. Employees should expect to travel approximately 30–40% of the time, and as local projects are completed, you'll be expected to support projects in other locations as business needs require. We're looking for team members who enjoy variety and have the flexibility to travel wherever the workload takes us.

Since 1986, we've been leading the way in protecting buildings, infrastructure, and lives from nature's most electrifying force. Join us, and you'll receive top‑tier training, competitive pay, and the opportunity to build a career that truly makes an impact.

Why You'll Love This Job:

• $500 Signing Bonus – A warm welcome after 6 months!
• $500 Referral Bonus – Get paid to bring great people aboard!
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance – Because your health matters.
• Zero‑Harm Safety Culture – We put safety first, always.
• Competitive Wages – Earn $28.35+ per hour to start.
• Tuition Reimbursement – Keep growing, on us.
• 401(k) Matching – Build your financial future.
• Extensive Training Opportunities – No experience? No problem.
• Company Swag & Team Events – Work hard, have fun!
• Employee Incentive Program – Get rewarded for your hard work.

What We're Looking For:

• Comfortable traveling for project work approximately 30–40% of the time.
• Flexibility to travel throughout the Pacific Northwest as needed.
• 18+ years old.
• High school graduate or GED equivalent.
• Able to pass a medical exam and drug test.
• Licensed driver with a clean Motor Vehicle Report (MVR).
• Physically fit – able to lift up to 80 lbs. and work comfortably on rooftops and ladders.
• Honest, hardworking, and a team player who enjoys working outdoors.
• Construction or electrical experience is a huge plus!

What You'll Be Doing:

• Installing lightning protection systems on high roofs and specialized grounding projects.
• Reading blueprints and construction plans to ensure top‑tier installations.
• Handling and installing lightning protection cables.
• Ensuring all work complies with onsite safety regulations.
• Working on local projects as well as traveling to support crews in other locations as project demands change.
• Working as part of a team to complete projects efficiently.
• Tackling other duties as assigned, because every day is different!

VFC LP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Pay: $28.35+ per hour (depending on experience)