Electrical Lineworker

Job Summary

PacifiCorp is seeking a skilled Electrical Lineworker to join our team. As a key member of our Power Delivery department, you will be responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems and equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Install and maintain electrical systems and equipment, including transmission and distribution lines, substations, and switchgear.
• Perform pole climbing, hot sticking, and other tasks to construct, repair, or maintain line equipment or string, splice, and sag wire on live or dead circuits.
• Operate switches, cutouts, and use grounding devices to work on de-energized lines and equipment.
• Train and direct the work of a trainee in the trade.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Journeyman Lineman certification or testing through IBEW Local 125.
• Completion of a formal training program for a Journeyman Lineman.
• Must meet examining board review of skills and experience.
• Candidate must have formal hot stick training and experience.
• Must own, or be able to obtain, a Class A Commercial Driver's License.

Physical Demands

The job duties of this position require lifting in excess of 75 lbs from floor to waist and waist to overhead, carrying in excess of 75 lbs with both hands, and pushing and pulling in excess of 100 lbs of exertional force. Job duties also require sustained, awkward positions/postures including bending and twisting at the waist and neck; reaching forward, to the side, across the body and overhead. Additional requirements include forceful grip and pinch; manipulation of small objects; balancing on one or both legs during dynamic activities; manipulation of large objects during activities requiring balance and sustained awkward postures.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference may be given to candidates who have 2+ years of experience as a Journeyman Lineman.

Benefits

PacifiCorp offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health care, retirement, paid time off, tuition assistance, paid short-term and long-term disability, and paid bereavement leave. For more information, please visit our website.

Equal Opportunity Employer

PacifiCorp is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and celebrates diversity, equity, and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status, or any other category protected by applicable local, state, or U.S. federal law.

Background Check and Drug Screening

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening, including for marijuana. While marijuana is legal in several states, including Oregon, a positive test for positions in Oregon may disqualify a candidate. The company complies with the laws of Washington and California and only obtains and considers positive tests for marijuana in safety-sensitive positions or those covered by U.S. Department of Transportation regulations.

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