Journeyman Lineman - Electric Linework

Job Specifications

Black Hills Energy is people powered and purpose driven. Our team uses the power of energy to improve life for over one million customers in 800+ communities across the West and Midwest.

Provide new overhead and underground electric service to customers. Perform construction, maintenance and troubleshooting of overhead and underground primary and secondary lines.

$60.41 per hour (Determined by the current Collective Bargaining Agreement)

• $10,000 sign‑on bonus is offered for this position! NOTICE:
The $10K sign‑on bonus is for external, new hires only. Current employees or rehires of Black Hills Energy are not eligible for this bonus.

Electric Operations Supervisor

Pueblo, Colorado

• Perform switching operations on transmission and distribution systems.
• Skilled in repair and maintenance functions on service, secondary, distribution, and transmission systems.
• Proficient in erection and setting of utility poles and structures, conductor pulling and stringing operations, transformer connections, and troubleshooting.
• Troubleshoot, install, replace or repair primary and secondary spans of both underground and overhead systems.
• Safely perform energizing or de‑energizing of electrical lines and transformers through the use of dead‑front elbows, jumpers, fused cutouts, reclosers, switches, and switch gear.
• Have a working knowledge of meter installation and removal to include proper documentation.
• Proficient in hot work procedures utilizing both rubber gloves and sleeves, as well as hot stick procedures.
• Assist with the required training of apprentice lineman following our internal Joint Apprenticeship Committee standards.
• Work on power quality and system reliability issues as required.
• Utilize electric equipment to perform and complete daily tasks.
• Proficient in record keeping with the ability to utilize computer programs.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• A Journeyman Lineman – DOL shall have completed a qualified (4) year apprenticeship and be Department of Labor (DOL) certified and shall be capable of performing all types of line and service work in accordance with the Company’s established construction standards, operation standards, company policies and safety practices upon hire.
• Class A CDL License upon hire.
• Must have completed a qualified apprenticeship program and have a Department of Labor Certification upon hire.

• Work requires knowledge of and to follow all Construction and Operating Standards.
• Work requires knowledge of and to follow all Company Policies and Safety Practices.
• Must be able to complete OSHA requirements as outlined.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Must be proficient pole climber.
• Ability to forward bend, overhead reach, and complete elevated work to steady poles, use equipment and access tasks.

Enjoy our Comprehensive Benefits Package! Annual discretionary bonuses, 401(k) (6% company match and up to 9% company retirement contribution), tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off benefits, including paid holidays and parental leave, company paid life insurance and disability benefits (short and long term), critical illness, accident & group hospital insurance, pet insurance, an employee assistance program and well‑being benefits, and competitive medical, dental and vision insurance.

Black Hills Energy does not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or status as a protected veteran. If you require reasonable accommodation, please visit  for more information.