Journeyman Lineworker - Transmission & Distribution; In-Town Crew

Journeyman Lineworker

Idaho Power — located in Boise, Idaho — is looking for a Journeyman Lineworker to join our Transmission and Distribution (T&D) Construction in-town 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 provide our customers with safe, reliable, affordable energy they depend on.

What does a T&D Lineworker do for us?

They perform construction and maintenance work on overhead and underground distribution and transmission lines. This crew primarily works a 4-10 schedule within the Treasure Valley.

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 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

• Any IPC employee currently or previously employed as a Journeyman Lineworker or previous work experience and training on a line crew with a certification that is recognized by the Bureau of Office of Apprenticeship (OA) – must provide documentation supporting OJT and OA certification with application

Licenses &

Certifications:

• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record based on driving requirements for the position
• Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). 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

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 70-90 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 ATV's 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 manufacturer's 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 pre-employment 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…