Journeyman Lineman

The Journeyman Lineman performs overhead and underground construction, maintenance, and outage restoration on transmission and distribution systems. This role is responsible for ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient electric service to our members while maintaining a strong commitment to safety and public service.

• Perform construction and maintenance on energized and de-energized lines at all voltages
• Set poles and anchors, string conductors, install transformers, regulators, breakers, and related equipment
• Troubleshoot and restore service during outages and emergencies
• Operate line trucks and equipment safely and in compliance with company policy
• Complete required reports (time, outage, job orders, etc.) accurately and timely
• Participate in all safety meetings, follow all safety rules, and serve on safety committees as assigned

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Graduate of a certified utility or union-affiliated Journeyman Lineman apprenticeship program
• Extensive experience in overhead and underground distribution construction, maintenance, and outage restoration
• Oregon Class A Commercial Driver's License (or ability to obtain)
• Must reside within 45 minutes of reporting facility and be available by phone
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer skills

• This is an Outside Bargaining Unit position (IBEW Local 125).
• $68.52/hour
• Final date to receive applications: September 11, 2026

Midstate Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We expect employees to be honest, trustworthy, and operate with integrity. Discrimination and all unlawful harassment (including sexual harassment) in employment is not tolerated. We encourage success based on our individual merits and abilities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or employment status.

We support and obey laws that prohibit discrimination everywhere we do business. We fully consider all qualified applicants including those with a criminal history.

We expect employees to be honest, trustworthy, and operate with integrity. Discrimination and all unlawful harassment (including sexual harassment) in employment is not tolerated. We encourage success based on our individual merits and abilities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or employment status.

We support and obey laws that prohibit discrimination everywhere we do business. We fully consider all qualified applicants including those with a criminal history.