Job Description:
Idaho Power located in vibrant Boise, Idaho is looking for a Pre-Apprentice Station Technician to join our team. It's an exciting time to work for Idaho Power. We're working toward our goal of providing 100% clean energy by 2045, and our work plays a critical role in our customers' lives and in communities we serve across Idaho and Oregon.This is a training position, designed to prepare future Station Technicians for work in a crew-based environment. These individuals will learn how to install Station related structural, control, and mobile apparatus equipment and assemblies.
Under direct supervision: Assists the Station Technicians to install and assemble Stations related structural assemblies, control systems, and power transformers.
Completes assigned tasks, including all aspects of the Station Construction given adequate direction and oversight.
Pre-Apprentices must demonstrate the aptitude to be considered for a Station Technician Apprentice position. Aptitude will be demonstrated through on-the-job evaluations, a skills assessment and performance evaluations. If aptitude is not sufficiently demonstrated, termination of employment will occur.
Pre-Apprentices will be eligible to bid Full-Time Regular Apprentice Station positions as they become available. If unsuccessful in obtaining an Apprentice position within 18 months of hire, they will be released from employment.
In addition to the meaningful work we do, we offer work-life balance, competitive pay and benefits, and both a 401k employer-match and a pension plan, making Idaho Power one of the best employers in the state.
REQUIRED SKILLS
Knowledge of:
- Basic electricity and the function, operation, troubleshooting and repair of complex equipment through use of drawings and instructional manuals
- Basic math including geometry, trigonometry and algebra
Skills in:
- Skills in operation and inspection of heavy equipment
- Basic fabrication
- Basic computing
- Basic electrical
- Personal communication
- Interactive teamwork
- Conflict resolution
Ability to:
- Ability to maintain high productivity with minimal supervision
- Work with a high degree of accountability
- Utilize good judgement and initiative in resolving work problems
- Perform heavy manual labor in adverse conditions
- Communicate effectively
- Establish positive working relationships in a team-based environment
- Maintain a positive attitude
- Perform other duties/tasks as assigned
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education:
- High school diploma or GED
Preferred:
- Enrolled or currently participating in a sponsored Electrical Apprenticeship
Experience:
- 2 or more years work experience in an electrical, mechanical, maintenance, or construction field
OR
- An equivalent combination of education, work experience, or military training
Preferred:
- 2 years demonstrated experience in an electrical related trade
Licenses & Certifications:
- Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record based on driving requirements for the position
- Valid DOT medical card or the ability to obtain one prior to hire
- Valid Class A CDL within 90 days
- Must obtain First Aid/CPR card within 90 days
Idaho Power
1221 W Idaho St
Boise
Idaho United States
www.idahopower.com
