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A fully owned subsidiary of Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE: PWR), Probst Electric Inc. is one of North America's premier utility construction companies. Probst Electric has offices in Heber City, Provo, and Salt Lake City, Utah; Caldwell and Rupert, Idaho. Probst Electric has successfully completed projects all over the United States and Canada.

Probst Electric specializes in high-voltage transmission line construction, design-build, and maintenance services for public and private sector utilities. Our construction specialties include transmission, distribution, drilling, underground, and renewables.

Probst Electric offers competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and 401k. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and participate in E-Verify. 

ABOUT US

Probst Electric Inc. is one of North America's premier utility construction companies and is headquartered in Caldwell Idaho, with offices in Rupert, Idaho, Heber City, Provo, and Salt Lake City, Utah. Probst Electric has successfully completed projects all over the United States and Canada.

Probst Electric specializes in high-voltage transmission line construction, design-build, and maintenance services for public and private sector utilities. Our construction specialties include transmission, distribution, drilling, underground, and renewables. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and participate in E-Verify.

OUR PEOPLE POWER MODERN LIFE

At Probst Electric, our culture is founded on a steadfast commitment to the safety of our team, excellence in our work, integrity in our actions, respect for each other, and accountability in all we do.

We are seeking driven, hard-working individuals who want to build a career with a purpose. We offer competitive wages and a generous benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401k with match and more. Probst Electric offers a certified Lineman Apprenticeship program for eligible employees who want to attain the Journeyman’s License.

Interested in joining our Lineman team (Pre-apprentice to Journeyman)?

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General Lineman Responsibilities:

• Install, maintain, and repair electrical distribution and transmission systems
• String wire conductors and cables
• Open switches or attach grounding devices to remove electrical
• Climb poles or use truck-mounted buckets to access equipment
• Place insulating or fireproofing materials over conductors and joints
• Identify defective sectionalizing devices, circuit breakers, fuses, voltage regulators, transformers, switches, relays, or wiring, using wiring diagrams and electrical-testing instruments
• Take actions to avoid potential hazards or obstructions
• Locate underground services, such as pipes or wires, prior to beginning work
• Adhere to safety practices and procedures
• Excavate and drill holes
• Erect and maintain structures
• Right of Way clearing and reclamation
• Read and interpret plans, instructions, and specifications to determine work activities
• Perform other related duties as assigned
• Inspect and test power lines and auxiliary equipment
• Operate machinery such as track hoes, backhoes, digger derricks, lo-drill, air drill, forklift, cranes, skid steers, line pullers, or line tensioners

Requirements:

• Valid CDL and Medical Card (No exceptions)

• Ability to travel throughout the US (position requires FULL-TIME TRAVEL)

• Graduated from an accredited line school or have equivalent verifiable experience

• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions

• Ability to work long hours outdoors in all types of weather, and move/lift at least 50 lbs. on a consistent basis

• Pass pre-employment and other drug screening requirements

Preference given to candidates with:

• Heavy equipment operator experience

• Crane certification

At Probst Electric Inc., a proud subsidiary of Quanta Services (NYSE: PWR), you’ll join a team that takes pride in delivering high‑voltage transmission construction, design‑build solutions, and maintenance services for public and private utilities. With offices across Utah and Idaho and projects spanning the nation, we bring expertise in transmission, distribution, drilling, underground work, and renewable energy—along with a commitment to quality, safety, and teamwork in everything we do.

We Offer

• Earn top‑tier wages with additional per diem and travel pay when eligible.
• Enjoy exceptional benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and a 401(k) with a strong company match.
• Be part of an industry‑leading safety culture, strengthened by Quanta Services’ unwavering commitment to safety and its world‑class national training network.
• Access unlimited career growth opportunities and advance your future within the expansive Quanta family of companies.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department.