Journeyman Lineworker - American Falls
Journeyman Lineworker - American Falls
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Job Description
**If you are a current Idaho Power employee please apply through the Employee Portal.
Application Deadline:
05/08/2025 at 11:59 pm Mountain Time# of Positions:
1Job Type:
RegularJob End Date:
Exemption Status:
NonExemptPay Range:
48.33 58.21 HourlyMinimum Age Requirement:
Job Description:
Idaho Power located in American Falls Idaho is looking for an Journeyman Lineworker to join our Demand crew. Its an exciting time to work for Idaho Power. Our work plays a critical role in communities we serve across Idaho and Oregon and were working hard to safely provide our customers with the reliable affordable clean energy they depend on.
What does a Journeyman Lineworker do for us
As a member of the OnDemand crew they perform new construction and maintenance work on overhead and underground distribution and transmission lines.
In addition to the meaningful work we do we offer worklife balance competitive pay and benefits an employee incentive plan and both a 401k employermatch and a pension plan making Idaho Power one of the best employers in the state.
A COMPETITIVE CANDIDATE WILL HAVE
Knowledge of:
- Line core process of new business operations outage response planned and unplanned maintenance
- Line construction methods materials standards and equipment
- Chemical safety
Skills in:
- Use of personal computers utilizing Microsoft products and timeentry software
Ability to:
- Perform basic arithmetic calculations
- Identify purposes of commonly encountered materials parts and equipment used in Lines construction
- Maintain neat accurate and legible records
- Respond to outages outside of normal working hours and work overtime at the discretion of the supervisor
- Read and understand construction drawings and diagrams plat maps feeder maps and work order maps
- Work oncall rotation
- Establish positive working relationships with all team members and leadership
- May be required to rotate as a lead lineworker on the crew
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education:
- High school diploma or GED
Experience:
- Certificate of completion of an Apprentice Lineworker training program that is recognized by the Bureau of Office of Apprenticeship (OA) including at least 4 years of relevant work experience
OR
- 6 years documented experience as a lineworker in distribution and/or transmission 2 of which must be documented at a journeyman level
OR
- Idaho Power Company (IPC) employee currently or previously employed as a Journeyman Lineworker
Licenses & Certifications:
- Valid drivers license with an acceptable driving record based on driving requirements for the position
- Department of Transportation (DOT) medical card
- Current DOT FMCSA 49 CFR Part 383 Class A Commercial Drivers License (CDL) or ability to obtain prior to hire
- Must obtain First Aid/CPR card within 90 days of hire
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
This position involves maintenance and repair of transformers at ground level and vault. This can require up to 150 lbs. push/pull activities lifts up to 50 lbs. frequent kneeling standing and crouching as well as climbing into the vault. This job also involves climbing up to 50 ft. and occasionally up to 7090 ft. utility poles to install/repair while carrying 40 lbs. safety gear. Mechanical and hand tools are used to dig holes up to 14 feet in which poles are placed via team lift. Cross arms which require a team lift of 120 lbs. and other equipment will be installed/replaced on poles using a mag drill. Other activities required are loading and unloading ATVs using a ramp attaching wire hotstick/shotgun use hiking/carrying tools up to several miles per day occasional digging and frequent above shoulder work including the use of a manual trimmer. Data entry is also required for up to 3 consecutive days to input all field work into record keeping software. To ensure the manufacturers rated capacity of climbing hooks ladders and aerial equipment are not exceeded applicants body weight cannot exceed 300 lbs. Job placement is contingent upon successful completion of a preemployment physical evaluation for the DOT medical certificate exam. The above is a summary of the primary essential functions of the position. This job may require the performance of additional tasks assigned by company leaders or management. Questions regarding job requirements or accommodation requests should be directed to Human Resources.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Additional safety related training may be required.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Successful applicant may be assigned to any of the ondemand crews located within the Region as necessary. Employees will live within the 30mile drive distance boundaries of the American Falls Operations Center with the expectation that under normal driving conditions they will respond to the operations center in 45 minutes or less if required to stand on call. The job requires a nontraditional work schedule that may include daytime evening weekday and/or weekend work. Occasional travel and overnight stays may be required.
Competencies:
Adaptability Collaborating Communication Decision Making Safety Focus Technical / Professional Knowledge and Skills Work StandardsNeed Assistance Completing Your Application
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Idaho Power is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Were proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion national origin sex (including pregnancy) age sexual orientation gender identity genetic information veteran status physical or mental disability marital status and any other status protected by applicable federal and state laws.
Please note: Idaho Power will not provide sponsorship for obtaining an employment visa such as an H1B visa.
Employment Type
Full-Time
