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Alaska Power and Telephone

Journeyman Lineman

Haines, AK · On-site

$60 - $69/hr

... by the Power Operations Superintendent * Mentor and train Apprentices * Inspect, maintain, and ... ADL, Class A CDL, First Aid Card, CPR Card, Flagging Certificate, Pole Top & Bucket Rescue Training ...

Leidos

Distribution Engineer

Anchorage, AK · On-site

$59K - $106K/yr

... inspection and maintenance, joint use, and inspection reports. * Works to achieve day-to-day ... Perform engineering calculations such as: structural analysis for wood pole loading, guying ...

Leidos

Distribution Engineer

Anchorage, AK · On-site

... inspection and maintenance, joint use, and inspection reports. * Works to achieve day-to-day ... Perform engineering calculations such as: structural analysis for wood pole loading, guying ...

Leidos

Distribution Engineering Supervisor

Anchorage, AK · On-site

$73K - $132K/yr

... inspection reports. * Project work may include grid hardening and reliability, substation ... BOUD, Pole Foreman, and Spida-Calc experience is a plus. * Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel ...

Colas

Operator - North Pole, AK

North Pole, AK · On-site

Operate power construction equipment, such as bulldozers, front-end loaders, backhoes, scrapers ... Operating engineers may be encouraged to perform equipment and materials inspections. * They must ...

AP&T

Journeyman Lineman

Haines, AK

$60 - $69/hr

... by the Power Operations Superintendent * Mentor and train Apprentices * Inspect, maintain, and ... ADL, Class A CDL, First Aid Card, CPR Card, Flagging Certificate, Pole Top & Bucket Rescue Training ...

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How much do power pole inspection jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for power pole inspection in Alaska is $64,989.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $51,700.00 and $75,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a power pole inspection?

A Power Pole Inspection job involves examining utility poles for structural integrity, safety hazards, and compliance with regulations. Inspectors check for issues like rot, cracks, insect damage, and leaning poles, often using specialized tools and climbing equipment. They also assess pole attachments, such as transformers and power lines, to ensure they meet safety standards. The goal is to prevent failures that could cause outages or hazards. This job may require working outdoors in various weather conditions and traveling to different locations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in power pole inspection, and why are they important?

To thrive in Power Pole Inspection, you need strong observational skills, knowledge of electrical systems, and typically a high school diploma or technical certification related to utility work. Hands-on experience with inspection tools such as hot sticks, infrared cameras, safety harnesses, and familiarity with GIS/mapping systems or field data collection software is common. Attention to detail, reliability, and effective communication are soft skills that set successful inspectors apart. These competencies are vital for ensuring accurate, safe inspections and clear reporting to maintain infrastructure reliability.

What does a typical day look like for someone working in power pole inspection?

A typical day in Power Pole Inspection often starts with reviewing assigned routes and safety procedures before traveling to inspection sites, which may be in urban, suburban, or remote areas. Inspectors visually examine poles and equipment for signs of wear, damage, or safety hazards, and record their findings using mobile devices or specialized software. Collaboration with line crews, utility engineers, and sometimes property owners is common to report findings or coordinate repairs. The work can be physically demanding and sometimes requires working outdoors in various weather conditions, but it is highly valued for its role in maintaining public safety and reliable power service.

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Infographic showing various Power Pole Inspection job openings in Alaska as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 86% Full Time, 11% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $64,989 per year, or $31.2 per hour.

Journeyman Lineman

Alaska Power and Telephone

Haines, AK • On-site

$60 - $69/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Re-posted 6 days ago

Job description

Journeyman Lineman including up to a $25,000.00 Sign-on Bonus & up to $10,000.00 in Relocation Allocations.
We have a full-time opening in Power Operations for a Journeyman Lineman at our Haines and Skagway locations. A successful candidate will be a self-starter, highly motivated, flexible, detail-oriented, willing to follow directions, and willing to travel. They will possess excellent team and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work with minimum supervision.
The pay range for this position is $60.00 to $69.00 per hour and is DOE.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The successful Journeyman Lineman candidate must be able to:
  • Construct, maintain and repair distribution and transmission circuits
  • Safely troubleshoot problems with electrical components from 120 V to 34,500 V
  • Properly size fuses and install transformers
  • Troubleshoot, repair and maintain overhead and underground transmission and distribution systems
  • Install, remove and read single and three phase electrical meters
  • Construct new services
  • Maintain and repair of power line hardware and substation equipment
  • Carry out the directives set out by the Power Operations Superintendent
  • Mentor and train Apprentices
  • Inspect, maintain, and operate all motor & commercial vehicles safely in accordance with all applicable laws
  • Perform other duties as assigned
  • Must be a safety conscious worker who adheres to and helps expand a safety culture
  • Must be able to respond within 20 minutes to emergency outages, and trouble calls during off-working hours
  • Must participate in an on-call rotation
  • Be willing to travel to various locations in Alaska to perform required duties

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Must have H.S. Diploma or GED.
  • Completion of an accredited 4-year Lineman Apprenticeship.
  • Hold a current certificate of fitness in the State of Alaska or be able to acquire one within 6 months.
  • Must be able to pass pre-employment check and drug testing. May be subject to random testing without notice.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE:
  • 2 years' experience in power line construction and maintenance as a Journeyman Lineman

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
  • ADL, Class A CDL, First Aid Card, CPR Card, Flagging Certificate, Pole Top & Bucket Rescue Training, Rubber Gloving Training, Transformer Training and Hot Stick Training.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB:
  • Must be able to safely lift up to 70lbs on a regular basis
  • Must be able to see a full spectrum of color
  • Position requires frequent walking, standing, sitting, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing, crawling, speaking, hearing, seeing, depth perception, color vision, stooping, kneeling, crouching, balancing, and reaching/working overhead.
  • This position requires work inside and outside in conditions inherent to an industrial environment.
  • The position requires wearing PPE and you must refrain from wearing loose clothing.
  • Willingness to work in adverse weather conditions.
  • Must be able to climb poles and ladders.
  • Must be capable of working out of a bucket truck.
  • Must be able to safely climb poles and work at heights up to 80 feet.

The pay range for this position is $60.00 to $69.00 per hour and is DOE, with a sign-on bonus of up to $25,000.00 and relocation allocations of up to $10,000.00
AP&T offers a generous benefit package including (but not limited) to medical, dental, vision, 401K, (plus more) a $5000.00 annual medical travel reimbursement, up to $125.00 annual medivac insurance reimbursement and employee stock ownership options, and $200.00 annually in company logowear as well as an FR gear allowance dependent on job role. Recognition of our employees is important to AP&T's values. We like to continuously show appreciation and recognition within our teams. AP&T is a small employee-owned utility serving over 40 communities and villages.
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