Journeyperson Line Worker

Rio Tinto
parental leave, paid holidays, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Utah, Salt Lake City
Apr 28, 2025
Job Title:Journeyperson Line Worker Location:Salt Lake County, Utah Job Type:Full-Time with competitive salary, tool allowance, and benefits Work Schedule:4 days/week, 10 hours/day (4X10) roster with some on-call duties *Visa Sponsorship Not Available* About the Opportunity: Join our team at Kennecott Utah Copper Mine as a Journeyperson Line Worker and play a vital role in ensuring the safe and efficient operation of our high voltage power lines. This highly critical role is essential for the safe generation, transmission, and distribution of electrical power. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to advance your career while expanding your technical knowledge in a supportive and dynamic environment. What You'll Be Doing - Building a Zero Harm commitment as you: Maintain, troubleshoot, and construct high voltage power lines Perform high voltage switching procedures Conduct energized work within Minimum Approach Distance (MAD) Supervise and instruct hot Line Workers performing energized work Directly supervise and instruct cold Line Workers performing authorized energized work Adhere to Rio Tinto Kennecott Utah Copper safety standards Carry out various duties within power substations Accept on-call assignments Follow instructions from Supervisors related to operating or controlling assigned tasks Minimum Qualifications: Valid Driver's License Journeyman Lineman Certificate Beneficial Skills and Qualifications: Knowledge of high voltage power systems, including operation, functions, and terminology Understanding of related laws, codes, and regulations CDL license (or willingness to acquire) Ability to train and instruct in all aspects of the Line trade What We Offer: A safety-focused and inclusive working environment Career development and education assistance to support your ambitions Access to top-tier family-friendly health and medical programs Excellent retirement plan including a 6% Retirement Contribution Plan Generous 401k matching program (company matches $0.50 per dollar up to 6% of your base pay) Comprehensive leave policy covering all important life moments (vacation/annual, paid parental leave, short-term sick leave, paid holidays) Ongoing individual wellbeing support for you and your family Generous Rio Tinto employee share program Where You'll Be Working Our Kennecott mine, located just outside Salt Lake City, Utah, is a world-class copper mining operation. We mine and process copper, gold, silver, molybdenum, tellurium, and sulfuric acid. Since 1903, Kennecott has been a top producer, contributing approximately 11% of U.S. annual copper production. About Rio Tinto Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive. We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs - striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can't do it on our own, so we're focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win situations and meet opportunities. Every Voice Matters Rio Tinto is committed to equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel safe, respected and valued. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome but are essential to our success. We treat all our people fairly and with dignity. Rio Tinto participates in E- Verify to confirm work authorization. Please visit http://www.ucis.gov/ for more information.