Journeyman Lineman

Journeyman LinemanThe Journeyman Lineman performs power line installation, maintenance, and service work. The lineman must be able to work as a person in charge as a leadsman or foreman. As a Foreman or Leadsman they may oversee all aspects of a project; including safety, paperwork, planning, coordinating with engineers, and documenting equipment used.We offer great benefits: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 reimbursementCompetitive pay (Scheduled performance-based wage increases and annual incentive opportunities.)Paid company endorsed volunteer opportunitiesPaid parental leavePaid bereavement leavePaid training opportunitiesPaid time off starting on your first day, plus 11 paid holidaysBenefits may vary by position or as negotiated as part of a collective bargaining agreement.About this job:Communicate verbally and understand audible signals in emergency/safety situationsTroubleshoot electrical outages, power quality and complete installation and maintenance work related to all aspects of electric distribution systemsPerform rubber gloving work for safely working with primary/high-voltage and low-voltage lines and equipmentInstall and retire overhead and underground electric linesPerform sustained work at heights including ladder work, climbing and working from poles, and bucket workFrame, install, or replace polesMaintain lines and support structures in substations; erect steel to replace or increase size of substation structures as neededOperate heavy equipment including diggers, trenchers, back hoes, and bucket trucksRemove tree limbs near electric linesWork 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 needsComplete documentation for project planning and completionAssume leadership role in response to emergency situationsInteract with the publicAct as a leadsman or foreman as neededPCB tests/clean up as required by OSHAYou must agree to live within an area approved by the company that allows for adequate response to our customers in call out and emergency situationsIndividually lift and manipulate needed equipment weighing up to 75 poundsThe ability to maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance is an essential function of this position, consistent with applicable laws and reasonable accommodation requirementsAll NorthWestern Energy employees are required to adhere to company safety standards and the Code of Business Conduct & EthicsEnsure all actions are consistent with NorthWestern Energy's values, mission, and strategic business objectivesAm I right for this job? Here's the success profile:High school diploma or equivalentJourneyman Lineman Certification RequiredMust complete pre-employment skills evaluationValid Commercial driver's license and satisfactory driving recordFirst Aid/CPR CertificationBucket truck and pole top rescue certificationCommitment to safe working practices and knowledge of safety policies/proceduresDemonstrate and maintain a good safety recordAct as a leadsman or foreman as neededAdapt to technological changes as they are implementedGet Into Energy - Energy Industry Fundamental 2.0 certification is a plus (click the link to certify at no cost)