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Lineman

North Slope Borough
Barrow, AK Full Time
POSTED ON 1/10/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/23/2026

All Borough employees who occupy positions where federal law mandates testing shall comply with the requirements of the federal regulations and will be subject to pre-employment, random, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, return to duty and follow-up testing.

Build, maintain and repair systems for the utilization and distribution of electrical energy.

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification.  Shown are duties intended to provide a representative summary of   the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

Install and maintain electrical distribution systems area wide.

Prepare reports and maintain logs of activities as required and requested.

Climb utility poles and towers to perform maintenance and repairs.

Trouble-shoot distribution systems and corrects problems.

Maintain a balanced power load.

Travel to villages to perform services.

Comply with all safety standards and regulations.

Respond to emergency calls, 24-hours a day.

Supervise the contractor's work to ensure North Slope Borough Standards for Village Power Grid System.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge of North Slope Borough organization, operations, policies and procedures.

Skill in using personal computers and a variety of software applications.

Working knowledge of the safe practice and procedures utilized maintaining energized circuits up to 7,200 / 12,400 volts.

Ability to work at 60-foot heights.

High school graduate or G.E.D/ or, a combination of 12 years of education and related work experience.

State of Alaska Lineman Journeyman Certificate of Fitness;

Four years training under an approved apprentice line program;

Ability to obtain an Alaska Commercial Driver's license that meets North Slope Borough insurance criteria within 30 days.
 

THE NORTH SLOPE BOROUGH IS AN ALCOHOL AND DRUG FREE WORKPLACE.

This Job Description reflects North Slope Borough's best effort to describe the essential functions and qualifications of the job described.  It is not an exhaustive statement of all the duties, responsibilities or qualifications of the job.  This document is not intended to exclude an opportunity for modifications consistent with providing reasonable accommodation.  This is not intended to be a contract.

Salary : $67

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