January 11, 2026
Electric Energy Jobs

Journeyman Lineworker

Organization:
Idaho Power
Region:
Canada, Idaho, Nampa
End of contest:
January 18, 2026
Type:
Full time
Category:
Lineman
Description

Job Description:

Idaho Power Company (IPC) located in Nampa, Idaho is looking for a Journeyman Lineworker to join our demand crew. It's an exciting time to work for Idaho Power. Our work plays a critical role in communities we serve across Idaho and Oregon, and we're 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 On-Demand 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 work-life balance, competitive pay and benefits, an employee incentive plan, and both a 401k employer-match 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 and IPC safety program

Skills in:

  • Use of personal computers utilizing Microsoft products and time-entry 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 on-call rotation
  • Establish positive working relationships with all team members and leadership
  • May be required to rotate as a lead lineman 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

  • IPC employee currently or previously employed as a Journeyman Lineworker

Licenses & Certifications:

  • Valid driver's 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 Driver's License (CDL) or ability to obtain prior to hire
  • Must obtain First Aid/CPR card within 90 days
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Contact

Idaho Power

1221 W Idaho St

Boise

Idaho United States

www.idahopower.com


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