Journeyman Lineman

Alternate Schedule:

• March 4, 2024, through Friday, November 1, 2024
• 7:00am To 5:30pm (Monday-Thursday)

Regular Schedule

• November 4, 2024, until further notice
• 7:30am-4:00pm (Monday -Friday)

As a valued member of our dynamic team, dedicated to delivering outstanding customer service through innovation and collaboration, you will hold a vital position within our compact, customer-owned, not-for-profit utility. Our utility provides water and electric services to more than 10,000 residences and businesses in the City of Spokane Valley.

At Modern, we firmly believe that our employees constitute our most valuable asset. Our fervent commitment lies in fostering the growth of our employees and facilitating their achievements. We are steadfast in our pursuit of creating an inclusive workplace, fostering an environment that respects and harnesses the diverse skills, backgrounds, viewpoints, and concepts of all our team members.

Each day, our employees are presented with a multitude of exciting opportunities to contribute to the overall success of our organization. As an employer with a strong dedication to our workforce, we hold the belief that our employees significantly enrich our combined capabilities. Through innovation and creativity, we possess the ability to mold a more promising future for generations to come.

We are currently seeking a full-time Journeyman Lineman to become a valued member of our team. This full-time position for a Journeyman Lineman offers a competitive salary that aligns with experience and the responsibilities of the role. Our linemen play a crucial role in the construction, maintenance, operation, and restoration of our cooperative’s distribution facilities. The position involves tasks such as pole climbing, significant walking and standing, frequent lifting, exposure to varying weather conditions, and readiness to respond to system outages and customer inquiries even after regular hours.

Given that Modern Electric Water Company operates with a primary obligation to provide continuous service to the public throughout the day, employees in this role are anticipated to work beyond standard business hours as circumstances require and at short notice during emergency situations.

In the role of a full-time journeyman lineman, you would qualify for an exceptional benefits package. This package includes medical and dental coverage, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability support, a 457 deferred compensation plan with a company match, paid holidays, and allotted personal time off. It’s important to note that this position is represented by IBEW Local #77. If this aligns with the career opportunity you’ve been seeking, we encourage you to submit your application today!

How to Apply:

Prospective candidates should complete a Modern Electric Water Company Employment Application and furnish an updated resume. Alongside these documents, we kindly request the inclusion of a cover letter specifying your interest in the position and outlining how your experience and education make you a valuable contributor.

Hiring Process:

Once the initial applications have been reviewed, selected candidates will be contacted for additional information and potentially invited for an interview.

Applicants who advance to the final stage of the hiring process will be required to provide a current driving abstract, undergo a pre-employment physical, and complete a drug screening. These steps ensure that our team maintains the highest standards of safety and professionalism.

We appreciate your interest in joining Modern Electric Water Company and look forward to guiding you through our hiring process.

Education & Qualification Requirements:

• Minimum age of 18
• High school diploma or its equivalent
• Completion of an accredited apprenticeship program recognized by the Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee and the I.B.E.W.
• Possess and maintain a valid unrestricted Class A Commercial Driver’s License with Air Brake and Trailer endorsements.
• Electrical theory and construction including rigging; overhead and underground construction standards.
• State laws governing construction
• First Aid/CPR card along with flagger’s card
• Member in good standing with the IBEW Local 77
• Familiar with W.A.C. 296-45 standards and certified in OSHA 1910.269 training
• Must be able to work various shifts, standby duties (on call) and over time as required, including weekends and holidays
• Ability to perform essential duties in an environment that entails a variety of weather conditions and extreme temperatures
• Must live within twenty (20) miles and thirty (30) minutes of Modern’s headquarters

This position is regulated by the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) under Title 49 CFR Part 382 and Part 40. Any applicant who is licensed and would operate a commercial vehicle for the Company will be subject to motor vehicle record check as well as drug and alcohol testing under the Company’s FMCSA drug and alcohol testing programs. Any offer of employment made for this position is contingent upon successfully completing and passing all pre-employment screenings.

Modern Electric Water Company’s Commitment to Equal Opportunity

Modern Electric Water Company does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other basis protected by law. Employment at Modern is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence.

Modern Electric Water Company is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in the job application, interview process and to perform the essential functions of the job whenever possible. For more information or to request disability accommodation in the application process and/or interview process please contact Human Resources via email at hr@modernelectricwater.com or 509-928-4540.

This announcement is meant only as a general descriptive recruitment guide. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract and is not a complete description of the job.