Journeyman Lineworker (Trouble Work)
Journeyman Lineworker (Trouble Work)
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**If you are a current Idaho Power employee please apply through the Employee Portal.
Application Deadline:
05/21/2025 at 11:59 pm Mountain Time# of Positions:
1Job Type:
RegularJob End Date:
Exemption Status:
NonExemptPay Range:
48.33 60.42Minimum Age Requirement:
Job Description:
Idaho Power located in vibrant Boise Idaho is looking for a Journeyman Lineworker (Trouble Work) to join our Capital Field Services 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 (Trouble Work) do for us
They work independently without supervision performing new construction troubleshooting and repairing work on overhead and underground distribution and transmission lines. They may connect and disconnect secondary and services connect and disconnect meters exchange and read meters and/or perform collection activities. They are expected to demonstrate commitment to the safety of all Idaho Power Company (IPC) employees and our customers. They should be able to perform the essential functions of the position without posing a direct threat of harm to self others or property.
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:
- Lines core processes for new business operations outage response and unplanned maintenance
- Lines construction standards methods materials and equipment and chemical safety procedures
- Power line system switching
- IPC C.A.R.E.S safety program and Public Event process documentation
Skills in:
- The use of personal computers Microsoft Office and other jobrelated software applications used for mapping record keeping and field order completion (OpenGrid)
- ArcFM
Ability to:
- Assess line faults on overhead and underground facilities determine resources/materials needed for repairs
- drive and operate line vehicles such as line trucks and bucket trucks snow cats snowmobiles and ATVs/UTVs backhoes and miniexcavators
- Operate underground locating/fault equipment
- Work independently and with others with/without supervision
- Teach and mentor other employees and provide First Responder mentoring
- Perform power line system switching
- Read meters and perform collection work
- Read and understand construction drawings and diagrams plat feeder and work order maps
- Meet with customers
- Perform periodic Distribution Designer tasks
- Perform vehicle inspections and maintain safe clean orderly mechanically maintained company vehicles
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education:
- High school diploma or GED
Experience:
- Certificate of completion of an Apprentice Lineman training program that is recognized by the Office of Apprenticeship (OA) including at least 4 years of relevant line work experience
OR
- 6 years documented experience as a Lineman in distribution and/or transmission 2 of which must be documented at a journeyman level
OR
- Any IPC employee currently employed as a Journeyman Lineman
Preferred:
- Previous oncall troubleshooting experience at IPC and/or Completed First Responder training or the ability to complete this training at first available course offering (expectation is within 6 months of hire)
Licenses & Certifications:
- Valid drivers license with an acceptable driving record based on driving requirements for the position
- Valid Department of Transportation (DOT) medical card and current DOT FMCSA 49 CFR Part 383
- Valid 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. of safety gear. Other activities required are line pushing wire splicing service and meter change outs and hot stick/shotgun use. This will include the use of extension ladders (including overhead lifting to remove and replace ladder from truck) carrying ladder and tools up to mile occasional digging and frequent above shoulder work including the use of a manual trimmer. 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 Department of Transportation (DOT) medical certificate. 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
Satisfactory completion of all required training as identified. Additional safety related training may be required.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Work on call or overtime when needed and respond to emergencies outside of normal working hours. Occasional travel and overnight stays. Employees will live within the 30mile drive distance boundaries on the appropriate operations center map with the expectation that under normal driving conditions they will respond to their home operations center in 45 minutes or less if required to stand on call.
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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
