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Black Hills Power is hiring linemen. Black Hills Energy has delivered safe, reliable, affordable, and environmentally responsible energy to customers. Black Hills Power employs 2,900+ people across its service territory to manage operations and serve customers.
Step 01. Pay
Average Black Hills Corporation Journeyperson Lineperson hourly pay in the United States is approximately $45.94. Black Hills Power provide Voluntary supplemental life and accident insurance, Educational Assistance program, Retiree Medical Savings Account.
Step 02. Apprentice
The lineworker apprentice at Black Hills Power is responsible for a variety of tasks and accepts assignments from Line Supervisor on shift and shall be assigned to work directly with a 1st Class Lineman. Learns to perform those tasks required in the construction, maintenance or operation of electrical power transmission and distribution facilities. Lineman Apprentice I shall be assigned to a Line Supervisor on 1 of 4 rotating shift schedule: midnight to 08:00 a.m.; 08:00 a.m. to 04:00 p.m.; and 04:00 p.m. to midnight and a swing-shift.
Step 03. Journeyman
Journeyman lineman at Black Hills Power Provide operational support to install, remove and replace gas meters, complete meter routines and turn-on and shut-off activities as needed. May receive company training in gas operations or appliance repair.
Step 04. Hiring
"High school diploma or equivalent required. Completed a qualified four (4) year apprenticeship program or equivalent required. Must possess and maintain a valid Wyoming CDL Class A, with air brake endorsement or have the ability to obtain one within the first 90 days of employment."
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