What are the responsibilities and job description for the Journeyman/Apprentice Lineman position at Northeast Power?
Northeast Missouri Electric Power Cooperative (Northeast Power) is a transmission cooperative delivering power to northeast Missouri and southeast Iowa. We are currently accepting applications for the position of Journeyman or Apprentice Lineman at the Palmyra, Missouri, location. This is an hourly, non-exempt position with core working hours of Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and summer hours (Memorial Day through Labor Day) of Monday through Thursday, 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This position requires residency within 30-minutes of Northeast Power's headquarters in Palmyra, Missouri.
What You Will Do:
All line and substation work will typically be at transmission voltages with minimal exposure to distribution voltages. Depending on your level of experience (Apprentice or Journeyman), you will participate in or assist with the construction, operation, and maintenance of the Cooperative’s transmission system and substations. As an apprentice, you will successfully complete a planned program of progressive training and experiences such as climbing poles, operating a bucket truck, gain practical knowledge of safe working practices, electrical power terminology, conductors, transformers, regulators, fuses, poles, crossarms, grounding assemblies, and various types of hardware. Other duties include:
• Inspect existing power lines for problems and troubleshoot issues.
• Participate in tailgate sessions, job briefings and safety meetings.
• Read and accurately interpret maps, specifications, staking sheets, and complex diagrams.
• Assist in the installation and removal of mobile substations.
• Assume daily inspection, proper use, care, handling, and accounting of all materials, tools, equipment, and vehicles assigned, ensuring the accuracy of all related reports.
• Maintain and submit required records, reports, work orders, time sheets, etc. on a timely basis.
• Instruct Apprentice Linemen during various phases of their training (if applicable).
What We Are Looking For:
This role requires a safety-conscious, detail-oriented individual with utility knowledge and familiarity with various types of electrical equipment. Depending on experience, the specific requirements are:
• High School diploma, or equivalent, and graduate of an approved Power Line School.
• Must have a safety-first attitude.
• Must be a certified climber and able to operate a bucket truck.
• Able to operate equipment with both automatic and manual transmissions.
• Experienced with personal computers, utilizing Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Able to lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds, with good eye-hand coordination and the ability to work in adverse weather conditions.
• Must possess, or obtain and maintain, a Class A Commercial Driver’s License.
Additional Requirements for Journeyman Lineman:
• Four (4) years of work experience in electric utility transmission and distribution construction, operations, and maintenance.
• Successful completion of an apprentice lineman training program.
What You Will Get:
We value our employees and are committed to supporting their well-being, professional growth and long-term success. In addition to our competitive pay, our benefits package includes:
• Comprehensive insurance coverage – Medical, dental and vision insurance to support your health and wellness.
• Strong financial future – Two (2) robust retirement plans to help you build long-term security.
• Family protection – Employer-paid life insurance for employee, spouse and child, plus long-term disability coverage.
• Work-life balance – Generous vacation, sick leave and 10 paid holidays per year.
• Peace of mind on the go – Business travel accident insurance and an AirMedCare membership for your household.
• Flexible options – Supplemental life insurance and Aflac policies available through convenient payroll deduction.
This job posting will remain open until filled, with priority consideration given to those candidates who submitted their application November 6, 2026.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.