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It is recognized that the Company is engaged in a public service requiring continuous operation, and it is agreed that recognition of such an obligation of continuous service is imposed upon both the Company and the Union.

Perform all duties of a journeyman lineman and cable splicer in connection with construction, operation, and maintenance work on dead or energized overhead and underground transmission and distribution lines and on system telephone lines.

DUTIES: (Essential Job Responsibilities)

* Work safely
* Rack, insulate, splice, and terminate leaded and nonleaded cables.
* Install and connect transformers. Install main-line service boxes, main-line disconnect blocks or switches, network protector testing, jumpering customers' services, and other types of hot secondary wiring, including residential underground.
* Install conduits.
* Install and connect transformers in customers' vaults as well as Company vaults.
* Do primary switching in the underground area and switch lines at all voltages.
* Install and maintain ornamental streetlight standards and streetlight equipment.
* Install and remove all types of transformers, arresters, fuses, cutouts, switches, and streetlighting equipment.
* Drive Company vehicles, both cars and trucks.

* Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: (Knowledge/Skills/Experience Required)

* Journeyman lineman card required and one year as a cable splicer helper.
* Hot line experience required.
* Must possess and maintain a valid CDL driver's license.
* Knowledge of safety regulations and OSHA required.

The position for which you are applying is covered under the Department of Transportation and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations as defined in 49 CFR Part 40 and 49 CFR Parts 380, 390 and 391 which became effective on October 29, 2004. If you have been employed by PGE for less than 3 years, once you submit your Bid, you will receive a Supplemental Application form. The information you provide on the form related to the names and addresses of your previous employers during the preceding 3 years, dates of employment, reasons for leaving employment, whether you were subject to FMCSA while employed, whether your job was designated as a safety sensitive function in any DOT mode, may be used and your previous employers may be contacted.

During the probationary period following reassignment to any job, at least two progress reports will be completed. These reports will be discussed with the employee by his/her immediate supervisor, and copies of each will be given to him/her.

Salary Range:

Starting pay is listed in the job posting above. Salary range determined by the current collective bargaining agreement and may include step increases based on time in the position.

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PGE is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. PGE will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

PGE does not discriminate on the basis of disability. We recognize individuals have a variety of abilities to offer and we believe there is much to value and celebrate by incorporating different abilities into the work we do. One very important way we live this out is in our application and interview process. We work hard to support individuals who may need an accommodation to fully participate in these processes. If you feel you may need an accommodation, or would like to request one, please notify the Talent Acquisition Specialist (Recruiter) associated with the job posting. You may also make this request by contacting or by calling 503-464-7250. The Recruiter will provide information and next steps for the accommodation process. Our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) team is also available for support. You can contact them at .

To be considered for this position, please complete the following employment application by the posting close date. Posting closes at midnight (Pacific Time) on the closing date below. If no date is listed, job is open until filled.