Journeyman Lineman in Sioux Falls, SD

Journeyman Lineman
Department/Division
Distribution Operations Billings/Lewistown Division
Work Location
Lewistown, Montana
Guidepost
IBEW $38.74 per hour per CBA
Employment Status
Regular Full-time
Employment Physical
Required
Drug Test
Required
Background Check
Required
Relocation Benefit
Negotiable
SUMMARY OF JOB DESCRIPTION
Builds and maintains electrical distributionand transmission lines.
DESCRIPTION OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
· All NorthWestern Energy employees arerequired to adhere to company safety standards.
· Ensureall actions are consistent with NorthWestern Energy's values, mission, andstrategic business objectives
· Responsible for the dailysafe operation, maintenance, and construction of electric distribution andelectric transmission facilities
· Work will be performedindividually, or as part of a crew
· Will primarily beresponsible for work in the Lewistown area, but may be sent to other locationswithin Billings/Lewistown Division or the NWE service territory depending onthe needs of the Company
· Must be a trained FirstResponder, or must be willing to be trained in that capacity
· Required to respond tocall-outs after hours and live within a 15-minute response time to theLewistown shop and will be expected to follow OSHA and NWE safety rules
· Will be required to liftfrom 10 to 35 pounds frequently and occasionally lift 50 to 70 pounds
· Majority of shift is workedoutdoors, sometimes in adverse weather conditions with exposure to electricaland natural gas service hazards
· 20% of work time is spenttraveling
GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS
· Must be able to demonstrate a goodsafety record
· Mustpossess strong interpersonal communication skills
· Must be a certifiedjourneyman level lineman with experience in electric construction and servicework and exposure to composite natural gas construction and service work ispreferred
· Lineman will be requiredto operate backhoes, trenchers, power-operated equipment, test/monitoringinstruments and other equipment
· Must possess a workingknowledge of applicable codes, safety rules and be able to read maps, prints,specs and blueprints
· Good communication andcustomer service skills
· Valid Montana CDL required
· Must have a history ofgood overtime call-out availabilityand adherence tosafe working practices andprocedures
SELECTION PROCESS
When considering applicants for thisposition, the selection process will take into consideration the needs ofNorthWestern, including such factors as reorganization requirements, diversityopportunities, relocation requirements, employee development and jobsuccession. If any of the precedinglanguage conflicts with the applicable bargaining unit agreements, thebargaining unit agreement will prevail.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
External applicants should apply online at http