Lineman Jobs

10/23/2025

 

 

Job information:

 

Journeyman Lineman ($15,000 Retention Bonus)

 

Essential Job Functions:

·         Installs, maintains, and repairs primary and secondary conductors and equipment on electric transmission, distribution and substations;

·         Investigates outages and responds to 24 hour standby call outs and 'on call' duty;

·         Climbs ladders, utility poles and uses other overhead devices necessary to access electric lines;

·          Works in ditches, vaults and other underground situations necessary to access conduit and electric lines;

·         Is familiar with OPALCO construction standards and able to construct facilities to these standards; 

·         Is familiar with safety rules and regulations and able to operate in a safe and efficient manner to safeguard himself, coworkers, and the general public;

·         Is familiar with OPALCO billing and service policies and able to answer basic questions concerning these;

·         Performs maintenance and repairs on submarine cables;

·         Maintains records of operating equipment, including recloser­s, substations and vehicles;

·         Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others fully and accurately informed concerning  work progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems;   

·         Supervises and trains apprentices;

·         Under emergency conditions is in charge of a repair crew;

·         Installs and removes meters and other tasks assigned to a serviceman;

·         Performs other related duties as assigned.

 

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

·         Thorough knowledge of RUS overhead and underground construction practices and requirements and OPALCO tariffs;

·         Thorough knowledge of applicable NESC rules;

·         Thorough knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions for electric distribution and transmission operation and maintenance;

·         Good knowledge of electrical theory;

·         Good knowledge of switching procedures during power outages and emergencies;

·         Ability to read and interpret designs and specifications related to electric distribution and transmission, substations and fiber optics;

·         Ability to perform duties in all weather conditions

·         Ability to respond to on call, standby and other emergency conditions and perform emergency service;

·         Skill in the use of hand tools and heavy equipment;

·         Skill in working on energized and de-energized electric lines;

·         Ability to communicate well with others, both orally and in writing, using both technical and non-technical language;

·         Ability to understand and follow oral and/or written policies, procedures and instructions

Required Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma
  • Successful completion of an approved apprentice course
  • Hold a valid Journeyman Lineman Certificate
  • Hold a valid Washington State CDL driver’s license or be able to obtain one in ninety (90) days;
  • Possess and maintain a first aid/CPR card;
  • Acquire and maintain certification as a flagger

 

Pay: $71.69 Per Hour

 

$15,000 retention bonus (with 2 year requirement)

 

For more information and to apply: Careers New - OPALCO

 

 

JOB LISTING PRICES

$100 ONE WEEK

$350 ONE MONTH