What does a Journeyman Lineman (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 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:
- 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 job-related 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 mini-excavators
- 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 on-call 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 driver's 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 Driver's License (CDL) or ability to obtain prior to hire
- Must obtain First Aid/CPR card within 90 days of hire
Idaho Power
1221 W Idaho St
Boise
Idaho United States
www.idahopower.com
