
Journeyman Lineman
- Caldwell, ID
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Install, maintain, and repair electrical distribution and transmission systems, including conduits, cables, wires, and related equipment, such as transformers, circuit breakers, and switches.
- String wire conductors and cables between poles, towers, trenches, pylons, and buildings, setting lines in place and using winches to adjust tension.
- Open switches or attach grounding devices to remove electrical hazards from disturbed or fallen lines or to facilitate repairs.
- Climb poles or use truck-mounted buckets to access equipment.
- Place insulating or fireproofing materials over conductors and joints.
- Identify defective sectionalizing devices, circuit breakers, fuses, voltage regulators, transformers, switches, relays, or wiring, using wiring diagrams and electrical-testing instruments.
- Inspect and test power lines and auxiliary equipment to locate and identify problems, using reading and testing instruments.
- Start engines, move throttles, switches, or levers, or depress pedals to operate machines, such as track hoes, backhoes, digger derricks, lo-drill, air drill, forklift, cranes, skid steers, line pullers, or line tensioners.
- Take actions to avoid potential hazards or obstructions, such as utility lines, other equipment, other workers, or falling objects.
- Locate underground services, such as pipes or wires, prior to beginning work.
- Adhere to safety practices and procedures, such as checking equipment regularly and erecting barriers around work areas.
- Excavate and drill holes
- Erect and maintain structures
- Right of Way clearing and reclamation
- Read and interpret plans, instructions, and specifications to determine work activities
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- Must possess a valid Journeyman certificate
- Must possess a valid CDL and Medical Card
- Must be willing to travel
- Ability to adhere to all safety guidelines and regulations
- Ability to work long hours outdoors in all types of conditions
- Must be able to perform demanding physical tasks
- Pass pre-employment and other drug screening requirements