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Avista Corporation is hiring linemen. Avista is involved in the production, transmission and distribution of energy. Avista Corporation provide energy services and electricity to 360,000 customers and natural gas to 321,000 customers in a service territory that covers 30,000 square miles in eastern Washington, northern Idaho and parts of southern and eastern Oregon, with a population of 1.5 million. Alaska Energy and Resources Company, an Avista subsidiary, provides retail electric service in the city and borough of Juneau through its subsidiary Alaska Electric Light and Power Company.
Step 01. Pay
Average Avista Corporation Lineperson hourly pay in the United States is approximately $50.24. Avista Corporation Benefits & Perks are Health Insurance, Long-term Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance and Temporary Disability Insurance.
Step 02. Apprentice
Lineman apprentices at Avista Corporation will be responsible for construction, maintenance and operations. Use shovels, sledge hammers and 90 lb jack hammers. Perform aerial work in a safety belt in a safe and efficient manner
Step 03. Journeyman
Journeyman lineman at Avista Corporation will work involved with the installation, rearrangement, maintenance, operation, removal and inspection of electrical transmission and distribution facilities; drive and operate line trucks and associated auxiliary equipment.
Step 04. Hiring
To become a lineman in Avista Corporation Requires valid commercial driver's license (CDL), first aid certification, competency in CPR and pole top rescue.
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