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Journeyman Lineworker - American Falls
Idaho Power Company • American Falls, ID 83211 • Posted 8 days ago
Journeyman Lineworker - American Falls
Idaho Power Company • American Falls, ID 83211 • Posted 8 days ago
In-person • Full-time • $50.02-$62.53/hr • Mid Level
**_**If you are a current Idaho Power employee, please apply through the_** **_Employee Portal (https://www.myworkday.com/idahopowercompany/d/task/12709$9.htmld) ._**
**Application Deadline:**
03/13/2026 at 11:59 pm Mountain Time
**\# of Positions:**
1
**Job Type:**
Regular
**Job End Date:**
**Exemption Status:**
Non-Exempt
**Pay Range:**
$50.02 - $62.53
**Minimum Age Requirement:**
**Job Description:**
Idaho Power Company (IPC) - located in American Falls, Idaho - is looking for a _Journeyman Lineworker_ to join our demand crew. It's an exciting time to work for Idaho Power. Our work plays a critical role in communities we serve across Idaho and Oregon, and we're working hard to safely provide our customers with the reliable, affordable, clean energy they depend on.
**What does a Journeyman Lineworker do for us?**
As a member of the On-Demand Crew, they perform new construction and maintenance work on overhead and underground distribution and transmission lines.
In addition to the meaningful work we do, we offer work-life balance, competitive pay and benefits, an employee incentive plan, and both a 401k employer-match and a pension plan, making Idaho Power one of the best employers in the state.
**A COMPETITIVE CANDIDATE WILL HAVE**
**Knowledge of:**
+ Line core process of new business operations, outage response, planned and unplanned maintenance
+ Line construction methods, materials, standards, and equipment
+ Chemical safety and IPC safety program
**Skills in:**
+ Use of personal computers utilizing Microsoft products and time-entry software
**Ability to:**
+ Perform basic arithmetic calculations
+ Identify purposes of commonly encountered materials, parts, and equipment used in lines construction
+ Maintain neat, accurate, and legible records
+ Respond to outages outside of normal working hours and work overtime at the discretion of the supervisor
+ Read and understand construction drawings and diagrams, plat maps, feeder maps, and work order maps
+ Work on-call rotation
+ Establish positive working relationships with all team members and leadership
+ May be required to rotate as a lead lineman on the crew
**MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS**
**Education:**
+ High school diploma or GED
**Experience:**
+ Certificate of completion of an Apprentice Lineworker training program that is recognized by the Bureau of Office of Apprenticeship (OA), including at least 4 years of relevant work experience
**OR**
+ 6 years documented experience as a lineworker in distribution and/or transmission, 2 of which must be documented at a journeyman level
**OR**
+ IPC employee currently or previously employed as a Journeyman Lineworker
**Licenses & Certifications:**
+ Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record based on driving requirements for the position
+ Department of Transportation (DOT) medical card
+ Current DOT FMCSA 49 CFR Part 383 Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or ability to obtain prior to hire
+ Must obtain First Aid/CPR card within 90 days
**PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS**
This position involves maintenance and repair of transformers at ground level and vault. This can require up to 150 lbs. push/pull activities, lifts up to 50 lbs., frequent kneeling, standing and crouching, as well as climbing into the vault. This job also involves climbing up to 50 ft. and occasionally up to 70-90 ft. utility poles to install/repair, while carrying 40 lbs. safety gear. Mechanical and hand tools are used to dig holes up to 14 feet in which poles are placed via team lift. Cross arms, which require a team lift of 120 lbs., and other equipment will be installed/replaced on poles using a mag drill. Other activities required are loading and unloading ATV's using a ramp, attaching wire, hotstick/shotgun use, hiking/carrying tools up to several miles per day, occasional digging and frequent above shoulder work including the use of a manual trimmer. Data entry is also required for up to 3 consecutive days to input all field work into record keeping software. To ensure the manufacturer's rated capacity of climbing hooks, ladders, and aerial equipment are not exceeded, applicants body weight cannot exceed 300 lbs. Job placement is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment physical evaluation for the DOT medical certificate exam. The above is a summary of the primary essential functions of the position. This job may require the performance of additional tasks assigned by company leaders or management. Questions regarding job requirements or accommodation requests should be directed to Human Resources.
**ADDITIONAL INFORMATION**
Successful applicant may be assigned to any of the on-demand crews located within the Region as necessary. Employees will live within the 30-mile drive distance boundaries on the appropriate operations center map with the expectation that under normal driving conditions they will respond to their home operations center in 45 minutes or less, if required to stand on call. The job requires a non-traditional work schedule that may include daytime, evening, weekday, and/or weekend work. Occasional travel and overnight stays may be required.
\#IPC1
**Competencies:**
Adaptability, Collaborating, Communication, Decision Making, Safety Focus, Technical / Professional Knowledge and Skills, Work Standards
__________________________________
**_Need Assistance Completing Your Application?_**
_Please contact our Recruiting Office if you have questions, require assistance or accommodation while applying for employment with Idaho Power Company:_ **_Phone_** _: 208-388-2965 or_ **_Email_** _:_ _jobs@idahopower.com_
**_Idaho Power is an Equal Opportunity Employer_**
_We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer_ . _All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, physical or mental disability, marital status, and any other status protected by applicable federal and state laws._
**Please note: Idaho Power will not provide sponsorship for obtaining an employment visa, such as an H-1B visa.**
About Us
With 17 hydroelectric power plants along the Snake River and its tributaries, Idaho Power is proud to provide safe, reliable, affordable energy to customers in southern Idaho and eastern Oregon.
Our nearly 2,200 employees serve more than 650,000 customers in a service area spanning an estimated 24,000 square miles. They live, work, and play in some of the most beautiful and rugged landscapes in the West.
We're working hard to keep our communities safe, connected, and thriving. We hope you'll join us.
Contact Information
Phone: 208-388-2965
Email: jobs@idahopower.com
Fax: 208-388-6695
Idaho Power Company
Recruiting Office
P.O. Box 70
Boise, ID 83707
Important Information
Your Rights as an Applicant (https://www.idahopower.com/about-us/careers/your-rights-as-an-applicant/)
Careers FAQs
Benefits of Working for Idaho Power (https://docs.idahopower.com/pdfs/Careers/SummaryofBenefitsNonEmployee\_2026.pdf)
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**Application Deadline:**
03/13/2026 at 11:59 pm Mountain Time
**\# of Positions:**
1
**Job Type:**
Regular
**Job End Date:**
**Exemption Status:**
Non-Exempt
**Pay Range:**
$50.02 - $62.53
**Minimum Age Requirement:**
**Job Description:**
Idaho Power Company (IPC) - located in American Falls, Idaho - is looking for a _Journeyman Lineworker_ to join our demand crew. It's an exciting time to work for Idaho Power. Our work plays a critical role in communities we serve across Idaho and Oregon, and we're working hard to safely provide our customers with the reliable, affordable, clean energy they depend on.
**What does a Journeyman Lineworker do for us?**
As a member of the On-Demand Crew, they perform new construction and maintenance work on overhead and underground distribution and transmission lines.
In addition to the meaningful work we do, we offer work-life balance, competitive pay and benefits, an employee incentive plan, and both a 401k employer-match and a pension plan, making Idaho Power one of the best employers in the state.
**A COMPETITIVE CANDIDATE WILL HAVE**
**Knowledge of:**
+ Line core process of new business operations, outage response, planned and unplanned maintenance
+ Line construction methods, materials, standards, and equipment
+ Chemical safety and IPC safety program
**Skills in:**
+ Use of personal computers utilizing Microsoft products and time-entry software
**Ability to:**
+ Perform basic arithmetic calculations
+ Identify purposes of commonly encountered materials, parts, and equipment used in lines construction
+ Maintain neat, accurate, and legible records
+ Respond to outages outside of normal working hours and work overtime at the discretion of the supervisor
+ Read and understand construction drawings and diagrams, plat maps, feeder maps, and work order maps
+ Work on-call rotation
+ Establish positive working relationships with all team members and leadership
+ May be required to rotate as a lead lineman on the crew
**MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS**
**Education:**
+ High school diploma or GED
**Experience:**
+ Certificate of completion of an Apprentice Lineworker training program that is recognized by the Bureau of Office of Apprenticeship (OA), including at least 4 years of relevant work experience
**OR**
+ 6 years documented experience as a lineworker in distribution and/or transmission, 2 of which must be documented at a journeyman level
**OR**
+ IPC employee currently or previously employed as a Journeyman Lineworker
**Licenses & Certifications:**
+ Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record based on driving requirements for the position
+ Department of Transportation (DOT) medical card
+ Current DOT FMCSA 49 CFR Part 383 Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or ability to obtain prior to hire
+ Must obtain First Aid/CPR card within 90 days
**PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS**
This position involves maintenance and repair of transformers at ground level and vault. This can require up to 150 lbs. push/pull activities, lifts up to 50 lbs., frequent kneeling, standing and crouching, as well as climbing into the vault. This job also involves climbing up to 50 ft. and occasionally up to 70-90 ft. utility poles to install/repair, while carrying 40 lbs. safety gear. Mechanical and hand tools are used to dig holes up to 14 feet in which poles are placed via team lift. Cross arms, which require a team lift of 120 lbs., and other equipment will be installed/replaced on poles using a mag drill. Other activities required are loading and unloading ATV's using a ramp, attaching wire, hotstick/shotgun use, hiking/carrying tools up to several miles per day, occasional digging and frequent above shoulder work including the use of a manual trimmer. Data entry is also required for up to 3 consecutive days to input all field work into record keeping software. To ensure the manufacturer's rated capacity of climbing hooks, ladders, and aerial equipment are not exceeded, applicants body weight cannot exceed 300 lbs. Job placement is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment physical evaluation for the DOT medical certificate exam. The above is a summary of the primary essential functions of the position. This job may require the performance of additional tasks assigned by company leaders or management. Questions regarding job requirements or accommodation requests should be directed to Human Resources.
**ADDITIONAL INFORMATION**
Successful applicant may be assigned to any of the on-demand crews located within the Region as necessary. Employees will live within the 30-mile drive distance boundaries on the appropriate operations center map with the expectation that under normal driving conditions they will respond to their home operations center in 45 minutes or less, if required to stand on call. The job requires a non-traditional work schedule that may include daytime, evening, weekday, and/or weekend work. Occasional travel and overnight stays may be required.
\#IPC1
**Competencies:**
Adaptability, Collaborating, Communication, Decision Making, Safety Focus, Technical / Professional Knowledge and Skills, Work Standards
__________________________________
**_Need Assistance Completing Your Application?_**
_Please contact our Recruiting Office if you have questions, require assistance or accommodation while applying for employment with Idaho Power Company:_ **_Phone_** _: 208-388-2965 or_ **_Email_** _:_ _jobs@idahopower.com_
**_Idaho Power is an Equal Opportunity Employer_**
_We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer_ . _All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, physical or mental disability, marital status, and any other status protected by applicable federal and state laws._
**Please note: Idaho Power will not provide sponsorship for obtaining an employment visa, such as an H-1B visa.**
About Us
With 17 hydroelectric power plants along the Snake River and its tributaries, Idaho Power is proud to provide safe, reliable, affordable energy to customers in southern Idaho and eastern Oregon.
Our nearly 2,200 employees serve more than 650,000 customers in a service area spanning an estimated 24,000 square miles. They live, work, and play in some of the most beautiful and rugged landscapes in the West.
We're working hard to keep our communities safe, connected, and thriving. We hope you'll join us.
Contact Information
Phone: 208-388-2965
Email: jobs@idahopower.com
Fax: 208-388-6695
Idaho Power Company
Recruiting Office
P.O. Box 70
Boise, ID 83707
Important Information
Your Rights as an Applicant (https://www.idahopower.com/about-us/careers/your-rights-as-an-applicant/)
Careers FAQs
Benefits of Working for Idaho Power (https://docs.idahopower.com/pdfs/Careers/SummaryofBenefitsNonEmployee\_2026.pdf)
Return to Careers Home