Journeyman Lineman Serviceman

PacifiCorp is seeking customer‑centric candidates to grow and sustain our commitment to a culture of customer service excellence, environmental sustainability, inclusion and belonging.

Responsibilities

• Construct, maintain and repair company power lines and distribution systems, both overhead and underground, from point of generation to the customer's premises to ensure continuity of electric service in a safe and efficient manner.
• Receive work direction and review from crew supervisor, foreman, dispatcher, district manager, or other line supervisors.
• Construct, install, maintain and repair all transmission and distribution electrical systems and associated equipment, both overhead and underground, for reliable and safe transmission and distribution of electrical service to the customer.
• Operate heavy equipment such as line truck, backhoe, forklift, trencher, overhead cranes, and wire pulling equipment in the building of new lines or distribution systems and/or maintaining existing electric systems or services.
• Work with blasting and explosive materials and devices.
• Climb poles to construct, repair, or maintain electric line equipment or string, splice, and sag wire on live or dead circuits.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and restore electric service due to line faults, isolated customer outages, and other emergency outages caused by storms, floods, and accidents.
• Train and instruct apprentices in all phases of line work, proper use of tools and operating and maintaining equipment in accordance with safety rules, electrical code, and regulations.
• Perform switching and other mechanical duties in substations as required.
• Install and maintain street light systems.
• Patrol and inspect substations, transmission and distribution lines and equipment, and make a report of findings.
• Test electrical load with special test equipment on primary and secondary circuits and make corrections as necessary to maintain proper voltages.
• Complete mileage reports, trouble orders, work performed records, time sheets, material reports, line patrol reports, and other required documentation.
• Relieve the working foreman or crew supervisor in their absence as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Journeyman Lineman experience, including completion of a formal training program for a Journeyman Lineman.
• Pass examination board review of skills and experience and testing through Rocky Mountain Power.
• Hot stick training and experience.
• Class A Commercial Driver's License.

Physical Demands

• Lifting in excess of 75 lb from floor to waist and waist to overhead.
• Carrying in excess of 75 lb with both hands.
• Pushing and pulling in excess of 100 lb of exertional force.
• Sustained, awkward positions/postures including bending and twisting at the waist and neck; reaching forward, to the side, across the body and overhead.
• 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.
• Must pass a post‑offer, pre‑placement physical capacity screening conducted by a licensed physical therapist.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with match (fixed contributions, including Roth option); for non‑union employees, a fixed contribution equal to 4 % of eligible pay each year for new hires and 100 % match on the first 6 % contributed.
• Life insurance.
• Additional voluntary benefits, including pet insurance.
• Tuition assistance.
• Mass transit pass for employees in Portland and Salt Lake City offices.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) – varies by employee type (union or non‑union).
• Paid short‑term and long‑term disability insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid bereavement leave.
• Employee Assistance Program supporting mental and emotional wellbeing.

Pay

$59.76 per hour

Schedule

Full‑time, 100 % onsite

Additional Information

• Primary location: Draper, UT 84020.
• Department: Power Delivery.
• Personnel Subarea: IBEW Local 57 PD.
• Career segment: Power Systems, Electrical, Energy, Engineering.
• Nearest major market: Salt Lake City.