Step 01. Pay
Idaho Power Lineman Pay and Salary Information
The average annual salary for a lineworker at Idaho Power is $70,397.

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2026 current openings
Idaho
Headquarters
Groundmen · Apprentices · Journeymen
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Utility · before you apply
Idaho Power is hiring linemen. Idaho Power, headquartered in Boise, Idaho, has been a locally operated energy company since 1916. Today it serves a 24,000-square-mile area in Idaho and Oregon. The company's goal is to provide 100% clean energy by 2045, building on a long history as a clean-energy provider that offers reliable service at affordable prices.
Step 01. Pay
The average annual salary for a lineworker at Idaho Power is $70,397.
Step 02. Apprentice
The Apprentice Lineman at Idaho Power assists Journeyman Lineman and the Foreman while in training and learning the trade. Responsible for performing diversified work related to the construction and maintenance of poles, power lines, auxiliary facilities, and equipment for the distribution of electricity. Provide technical skills needed for the operation and maintenance of reliable electrical services for the consumer, completing jobs with quality and timeliness
Step 03. Journeyman
Journeyman lineman at Idaho Power A lineman is responsible for the installation, repair and maintenance of overhead and underground electrical power lines and auxiliary equipment. This includes work from power plants to the meters of customers homes.
Step 04. Hiring
Lineman at Idaho Power Ability to safely work aloft using climbing hooks and ladders. Qualifications: Must be at least 18 years old; Must be able to pass pre-employment background.
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