Demo

CWPCo Lineman Journeyman (Wisconsin Rapids, WI)

Billerud
Wisconsin Rapids, WI Intern
POSTED ON 5/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/11/2026
Job Description

Duties of the Job -

  • Lead repairs, maintenance, and installation of electric power transmission lines, distribution lines, transformers, and substation equipment.
  • Locating and repairing electrical malfunctions.
  • Patrols transmission and distribution lines as required.
  • Inspects substations as required.
  • Performs right‑of‑way maintenance: brush cutting, spraying and mowing.
  • Performs general housekeeping duties
  • Understands and follows all safety rules, practices and procedures. Sets positive example for all utility employees to work in compliance with accepted safety standards to foster a hazard-free environment for employees and the public.
  • Other duties as assigned by Working Leader and/or Management

Qualifications

On‑the‑Job Requirements -

  • Must obtain and retain a Commercial Driver's License within 60 days of acceptance and continue to possess a valid Commercial Driver's license as determined by DOT regulation.
  • Must be a State Indentured Lineworker or equivalent training
  • Must obtain first aid and CPR certificate.
  • Must lift 50‑70 lbs. regularly, e.g., insulators, tools, wire, cable, etc.
  • Must do considerable amount of bending, stooping, reaching, turning, and twisting.
  • Must climb and work in high places, e.g., transmission towers above 100 ft., wood power poles, basket trucks, etc.
  • Must use chain saw, rope blocks, hot line tools, and hand tools associated with this trade.
  • Must operate line truck, basket truck and other associated equipment.
  • Must work with voltages up to 115,000 volts, e.g., high voltage switch gear, transformers, and transmission lines.
  • Must read blueprints and schematic diagrams.
  • Must work outdoors in all weather conditions.
  • Must reside within a reasonable vicinity of Wisconsin Rapids.
  • Expected to respond to call‑ins, work overtime and holidays as required.

Personal qualities

Qualifications -

  • Must have a Diploma in Electrical Power Distribution or equivalent education.
  • Must be able to lift 50‑70 lbs. regularly.
  • Must have flexibility, reach and body height consistent with job responsibilities.
  • Must have a valid Wisconsin driver's license.
  • Preference may be given to candidates with operation and maintenance experience in heavy equipment.

Application information

Billerud NA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.

Why us?

  • Be part of a dynamic team within Billerud
  • An opportunity to contribute to a more sustainable future
  • Development and career opportunities

Our recruitment process may include interviews, recruitment test, reference checks, and alcohol & drug testing.

Click here to apply for the job!

Do you want to help create a sustainable future through your work?

At Billerud, we are fully committed to reduce our and our customers carbon footprint by offering high-performance paper and packaging materials. We are convinced that the right solutions can be important tools to help fight climate change. That's why we see it as our responsibility to enable the best packaging choices, for a better tomorrow.

Our proud history in the forestry and paper industry goes back more than 150 years. Since then, we’ve grown to what we are today: a world leading company in high-performing paper and packaging materials - passionately committed to sustainability, quality, and customer value. Our materials are the basis of packaging and paper products used by millions of people around the world, 24 hours a day, all year round.

We serve customers in more than 100 countries through our three business areas Liquid Packaging Board, Paper and Paper Board. Our nine production units are located in Sweden, USA, and Finland and we have around 6,000 employees in 19 countries. Our annual turnover is approximately SEK 43.5 billion and the share is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. At Billerud we always put safety first, care for each other, and do what we say.

Join us in redefining sustainable packaging and drive meaningful change for a better tomorrow.

Hourly Wage Estimation for CWPCo Lineman Journeyman (Wisconsin Rapids, WI) in Wisconsin Rapids, WI
$43.00 to $48.00
If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at Billerud

  • Billerud Escanaba, MI
  • Purpose Job description Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Billerud’s mission to lead the way when it comes to challengin... more
  • 2 Days Ago

  • Billerud Escanaba, MI
  • Job Description At Billerud we believe that when we have tomorrow in mind, we will do our very best today. It is thanks to our employees that we are a worl... more
  • 3 Days Ago

  • Billerud Wisconsin Rapids, WI
  • Job Description Duties of the Job - Perform maintenance on the dam structures and Tainter gates Maintain and rebuild hydroelectric generation machinery and... more
  • 4 Days Ago

  • Billerud Wisconsin Rapids, WI
  • Job Description Duties of the Job – Assist Journeymen in performing maintenance on dam structures and Tainter gates Assist in maintaining and rebuilding hy... more
  • 4 Days Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other CWPCo Lineman Journeyman (Wisconsin Rapids, WI) jobs in the Wisconsin Rapids, WI area that may be a better fit.

  • Billerud Wisconsin Rapids, WI
  • Job Description Duties of the Job - Perform maintenance on the dam structures and Tainter gates Maintain and rebuild hydroelectric generation machinery and... more
  • 4 Days Ago

  • Billerud Wisconsin Rapids, WI
  • Job Description Duties of the Job – Assist Journeymen in performing maintenance on dam structures and Tainter gates Assist in maintaining and rebuilding hy... more
  • 4 Days Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!