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Journeyman Lineman Jobs

Company

Portland General Electric
Address , Portland, Or
Employment type
Salary $60.08 an hour
Expires 2023-06-24
Posted at 1 year ago
Job Description
At PGE, our work involves dreaming about, planning for, and realizing a smarter, cleaner, more enduring Oregon neighborhood. Its core to our DNA and we haven’t stopped since we started in 1888. We energize lives, strengthen communities and drive advancements in energy that promote social, economic and environmental progress. We’re always on the lookout for people passionate about leading and being a part of teams that are advancing innovative clean energy solutions that are also affordable and accessible to all.
At PGE we have a few positions that we hire consistently through the year and Journeyman Lineman is one of them! Not all yards are available at the time of application, so please check with your Recruiter. Take a look at some of the details and let's start a conversation!
PGE Journeyman Lineman
Location: Various
Rate of pay: $60.08 / hour
Shift: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM / Monday - Friday
At Portland General Electric, our Journeymen Linemen play a critical role in serving our customers and our communities. They bring power to new communities and keep the power flowing to existing customers. When storms or other events disrupt power, Linemen are first responders restoring power and reconnecting our customers. PGE Journeymen Linemen directly impact the quality of life for our customers by delivering safe, reliable, and renewably generated power. Our linemen make all the difference!
Want to be part of this tradition of service to customers and community?
You should know that we are selective. We have a rigorous selection process where dedicated professionals who do quality work safely, really shine.
In return, our compensation is highly competitive, ranking among the highest in Oregon and the US. It also reflects the value we place on our Linemen and the critical service they provide. Here an overview of our package:
  • 25% off your electric bill, if you live in PGE service territory, after six months of employment
  • $25,000.00 - Signing Bonus for those who qualify
  • Company provided safety gear
  • $10,000.00 - Relocation lump sum for those who qualify
  • Excellent health and dental options for all dependents
  • Paid vacation days and holidays
  • Opportunities to earn overtime pay
  • 401k match of 5% with additional 6% profit share
Our service territory is located in Northwestern Oregon, and we love the outdoors: camping, hiking, hunting and fishing, crabbing at the coast, skiing on Mt Hood! We also love great food, craft beer, and Oregon wine!
Journeyman Lineman
The successful candidate will be responsible for construction, operation, and safety of the Company's lines and poles and all equipment attached thereto.
Typical responsibilities include:
  • Climb poles to perform work.
  • Ability to work in all weather conditions.
  • Construct and maintain dead or energized overhead and underground transmission and distribution circuits Install and remove all types of transformers, arresters, fuses, cutouts, switches, and street-lighting equipment.
  • Drive articulated boom trucks, ladder trucks, hole-digging and pole-setting equipment, and other equipment associated with distribution and transmission work.
  • Perform pole-top rescue as needed.
The successful candidate will have:
  • Completed an accredited journeyman line apprenticeship program and have taken and passed a Journeyman Lineman test.
  • Must be able to climb.
  • Hot stick experience preferred.
  • Possess an active Journeyman Lineman card.
  • Possess a Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and have a history of good driving practices.
  • Pass pre-employment physical and drug screen.
  • Knowledge of safety regulations and OSHA required.
  • Proof of apprenticeship hours. (JATC Preferred)
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Salary Range:
$53.99 - $53.99
Starting pay is listed in the job posting above. Salary range determined by the current collective bargaining agreement and may include step increases based on time in the position.
PGE believes in rewarding dedicated performance. We provide a total rewards package that is designed to reward your contributions to the company, and, at the same time, support your well-being and professional development, both now and into the future. To find out more, click
here.
Join us today and power your potential!
Assisting with storms or other Company emergencies is a part of all positions at Portland General Electric.
PGE is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. PGE will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
PGE does not discriminate on the basis of disability. We recognize individuals have a variety of abilities to offer and we believe there is much to value and celebrate by incorporating different abilities into the work we do. One very important way we live this out is in our application and interview process. We work hard to support individuals who may need an accommodation to fully participate in these processes. If you feel you may need an accommodation, or would like to request one, please notify the Talent Acquisition Specialist (Recruiter) associated with the job posting. You may also make this request by contacting or by calling 503-464-7250. The Recruiter will provide information and next steps for the accommodation process. Our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) team is also available for support. You can contact them at .
To be considered for this position, please complete the following employment application by the posting close date. Posting closes at midnight (Pacific Time) on the closing date below. If no date is listed, job is open until filled.