Electrical Lineworker

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Electrical Lineworker to join our team at Northwestern Energy. As a key member of our Distribution Operations department, you will be responsible for performing power line installation, maintenance, and service work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Install and retire overhead and underground electric lines
• Perform rubber gloving work for safely working with primary/high-voltage and low-voltage lines and equipment
• Troubleshoot electrical outages, power quality, and complete installation and maintenance work related to all aspects of electric distribution systems
• Frame, install, or replace poles
• Maintain lines and support structures in substations; erect steel to replace or increase size of substation structures as needed
• Operate heavy equipment including diggers, trenchers, back hoes, and bucket trucks
• Remove tree limbs near electric lines
• Work overtime outside of scheduled hours, participating in either call out availability or an on-call rotation schedule, in response to acute and/or planned service needs
• Complete documentation for project planning and completion
• Assume leadership role in response to emergency situations
• Interact with the public
• Act as a leadsman or foreman as needed
• PCB tests/clean up as required by OSHA
• You must agree to live within an area approved by the company that allows for adequate response to our customers in call out and emergency situations
• Individually lift and manipulate needed equipment weighing up to 75 pounds
• All NorthWestern Energy employees are required to adhere to company safety standards and the Code of Business Conduct & Ethics
• Ensure all actions are consistent with NorthWestern Energy's values, mission, and strategic business objectives

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Journeyman Lineman Certification Required
• Valid Commercial driver's license and satisfactory driving record
• First Aid/CPR Certification
• Bucket truck and pole top rescue certification
• Commitment to safe working practices and knowledge of safety policies/procedures
• Demonstrate and maintain a good safety record
• Act as a leadsman or foreman as needed
• Adapt to technological changes as they are implemented