Fleet Shop Assistant - Temporary
About The Position
Idaho Power - located in vibrant Boise, Idaho - is looking for a Fleet Shop Assistant to join our Fleet team. It's an exciting time to work for Idaho Power. Our work plays a critical role in communities we serve across Idaho and Oregon, and we're working hard to provide our customers with the safe, reliable, affordable energy they depend on. What does a Fleet Shop Assistant do for us? This position performs cleaning, sanding, and preparing transformers for painting in our Transformer Shop. They will also be required to help in other areas of the shop as directed by the Trans Test Leader In addition to the meaningful work we do, we offer work-life balance, competitive pay and benefits, an employee incentive plan, and both a 401k employer-match and a pension plan, making Idaho Power one of the best employers in the state.
Requirements
- Knowledge of: Safe and proper use of a variety of hand and power tools and equipment, including sanders, drills, saws, grinders, Forklift, basic maintenance of such tools and equipment
- Knowledge of: Sanding and painting process
- Knowledge of: Proper handling and disposal of applicable hazardous materials and waste materials such as batteries, air filters, and used oils
- Knowledge of: Safety data sheets (SDS)
- Skills in: Communication, teamwork, and safety focus
- Skills in: Use of computers including utilizing Microsoft products and time-entry software
- Ability to: Use tools safely and correctly with little or no supervision
- Ability to: Work as a team member when required and independently when required, making sound and rational decisions to facilitate necessary maintenance procedures
- Education: High School diploma or GED
- Experience: 1 year of experience in custodial, material handling, auto body and paint, or related experience
- Licenses & Certifications: Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record based on driving requirements for the position
- Licenses & Certifications: Forklift certification required within 60 days of hire
- Licenses & Certifications: Respirator fit tested within 30 days of hire
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of: Machine shop tools and cleaning procedures
- Experience in a Fleet or Fabrication shop
- Experience in auto body and painting techniques
- Experience in an industrial environment performing auto body or other metal prep and painting work
- Department of Transportation (DOT) Medical Card
- First Aid/CPR card
Responsibilities
- Performs cleaning, sanding, and preparing transformers for painting in our Transformer Shop.
- Help in other areas of the shop as directed by the Trans Test Leader
Benefits
- work-life balance
- competitive pay and benefits
- an employee incentive plan
- a 401k employer-match
- a pension plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Utilities
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
