QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:

　　High school diploma or equivalentJourneyman Lineman CertificationValid 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/proceduresAbility to demonstrate and maintain a good safety recordAbility to act as a leadsman or foreman as neededAdapt to technological changes as they are implementedAbility to respond from home to primary work location within 15 minutesAbility to individually lift and manipulate needed equipment weighing up to 75 poundsAbility to 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 needsAbility to pass an employment physical, drug test, and background checkDUTIES INCLUDE:

　　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 substationsOperate heavy equipment including diggers, trenchers, back hoes, and bucket trucksRemove tree limbs near electric linesComplete 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 OSHAAdhere to company safety standards and the Code of Business Conduct & EthicsEnsure all actions are consistent with NorthWestern Energy's values, mission, and strategic business objectivesFull-time position.

　　$54.02 per hour. Benefits include: 401K with company match up to 4% and non-elective contribution up to 7%; healthcare and wellbeing programs, including dental and vision; Health Savings Account (HSA); healthcare and dependent care flexible spending account (FSA); Employee Assistance Programs; Life Insurance; paid time off starting on your first day, plus 11 paid holidays.

　　Open until filled.