NorthWestern Energy

Journeyman Lineman

LocationGreat Falls, MT
Job TypeFull-time
Salary$120,640

About This Job


Journeyman Lineman


Work Location: Great Falls, MT

Pay range: U086 $58.01 per hour Per CBA


Employment Status: Regular Full-time


External candidates apply at northwesternenergy.com


Internal candidates apply through iConnect.


About this position:

The 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:

NorthWestern Energy is a fully regulated electric and natural gas utility serving Montana, South Dakota and Nebraska. We employ over 1,500 amazing people and serve 775,300 customers who are our neighbors in our communities. We are a top employer and offer competitive benefits, including:

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 heath)
Life Insurance (Company pays basic employee policy; spouse, dependent insurance also available)
Tuition reimbursement
Competitive pay (Scheduled performance-based wage increases and annual incentive opportunities.)
Paid company endorsed volunteer opportunities
Paid parental leave
Paid bereavement leave
Paid training opportunities
Paid time off starting on your first day, plus 11 paid holidays

Benefits 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 situations
Troubleshoot electrical outages, power quality and complete installation and maintenance work related to all aspects of electric distribution systems
Perform rubber gloving work for safely working with primary/high-voltage and low-voltage lines and equipment
Install and retire overhead and underground electric lines
Perform sustained work at heights including ladder work, climbing and working from poles, and bucket work
Frame, install, or replace poles
Maintain lines and support structures in substations; erect steel to replace or increase size of substation structures as needed
Operate heavy equipment including diggers, trenchers, back hoes, and bucket trucks
Remove tree limbs near electric lines
Work 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 needs
Complete documentation for project planning and completion
Assume leadership role in response to emergency situations
Interact with the public
Act as a leadsman or foreman as needed
PCB tests/clean up as required by OSHA
You must agree to live within an area approved by the company that allows for adequate response to our customers in call out and emergency situations
Individually lift and manipulate needed equipment weighing up to 75 pounds
All NorthWestern Energy employees are required to adhere to company safety standards and the Code of Business Conduct & Ethics
Ensure all actions are consistent with NorthWestern Energy's values, mission, and strategic business objectives

Am I right for this job? Here's the success profile:

High school diploma or equivalent
Journeyman Lineman Certification Required
Must complete pre-employment skills evaluation
Valid Commercial driver's license and satisfactory driving record
First Aid/CPR Certification
Bucket truck and pole top rescue certification
Commitment to safe working practices and knowledge of safety policies/procedures
Demonstrate and maintain a good safety record
Act as a leadsman or foreman as needed
Adapt to technological changes as they are implemented


Requisition #4789

Posting Dates: June 27, 2025 through July 13, 2025


Department/Division: Distribution Operations


Employment Physical: Required


Drug Test: Required


Background Check: Required


Relocation Benefit: Negotiable


Telecommuting: None

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal or state laws and statutes. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act, should you have a disability that requires assistance and/or reasonable accommodation with the job application process, please contact the Human Resources department at 1-800-245-6977 or at job.inquiries@northwestern.com.

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