Electrical Lineworker

We are seeking a skilled Journeyman Lineman to join our team at NorthWestern Energy. As a Journeyman Lineman, you will be responsible for performing power line installation, maintenance, and service work. This role requires strong technical skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication abilities.

• Install and maintain overhead and underground electric lines
• Troubleshoot electrical outages and power quality issues
• Perform rubber gloving work for safely working with primary/high-voltage and low-voltage lines and equipment
• 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

• 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

NorthWestern Energy is a fully regulated electric and natural gas utility serving Montana, South Dakota, and Nebraska. We employ 1,500 amazing people and serve 775,300 customers who are our neighbors in our communities. We are a top employer and offer competitive benefits, including:

• 401K with company match up to 4% and non-elective contribution up to 7%
• Healthcare and wellbeing programs, including dental and vision for you, your spouse, and dependents, Health Savings Account (HSA), healthcare and dependent care flexible spending account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Programs (Offering up to six free counseling sessions, per person, per issue, per year for employees, spouses, and dependents to include financial health)
• Life Insurance (Company pays basic employee policy; spouse, dependent insurance also available)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Competitive pay (Scheduled performance-based wage increases and annual incentive opportunities)
• Paid company endorsed volunteer opportunities
• Paid parental leave
• Paid bereavement leave
• Paid training opportunities
• Paid time off starting on your first day, plus 11 paid holidays

Benefits may vary by position or as negotiated as part of a collective bargaining agreement.