Resource Technician I - Seasonal

Idaho Power Company

16d•$22 - $27

About The Position

Idaho Power — located in vibrant Hells Canyon, Idaho — is looking for a Resource Technician I to join our Hells Canyon Park 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 safely provide our customers with the safe, reliable, affordable energy they depend on. What does a Resources Technician I do for us? The primary objective of this position is to assist in implementing hydroelectric project license compliance tasks, gathering and entering data, operating, maintaining and repairing infrastructure and equipment, and providing customer service to visitors on company-owned lands and facilities under supervision. Resource Technician I responsibilities include completing basic information summaries relative to task completion, providing documentation as requested for project activities conducted, and processing data to database(s). 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: Irrigation methods including pressurized and flood systems
Operation and maintenance of equipment related to agricultural or landscape maintenance
Weed control methods
Basic use and operation of equipment relevant to specific additional job duties
Education: High school diploma or GED or ability to obtain within 3 months
Experience: 3 months of directly related experience
Licenses & Certifications: Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record based on driving requirements for the position
Ability to obtain licenses or necessary certifications to complete specific additional job duties
DOT medical card or ability to obtain prior to hire for Hells Canyon location
Must be 18 years old.
Ability to work flexible schedule including weekends and some holidays.
Travel across Idaho Power service territory, with occasional overnight stays.

Nice To Haves

The use and operation of equipment relevant to specific additional job duties
Skills in: Use and operation of equipment necessary for the safe completion of specific additional job duties
Horticultural or agricultural operations, mechanical and basic electrical skills, basic carpentry
Operation of ATVs, jet boats, and heavy equipment
Function as a competent team member in field activities
Ability to: Perform physically demanding labor for extended periods of time
Work in teams, and work with minimal direct supervision for limited periods of time
Positively and consistently represent Idaho Power Company during interactions with the public, agency personnel
Function as a team member in field activities
Preferred: Associates Degree in relevant discipline such as agriculture, natural resources, or trade craft
Preferred: 3 years of applicable experience
Demonstrated experience and ability to operate vehicles pulling trailers, and/or other equipment relevant to specific additional job duties
Licenses and certifications necessary to complete additional specific job duties (e.g., Idaho or Oregon pesticide applicator's license)

Responsibilities

Assist in implementing hydroelectric project license compliance tasks
Gather and enter data
Operate, maintain and repair infrastructure and equipment
Provide customer service to visitors on company-owned lands and facilities under supervision
Completing basic information summaries relative to task completion
Providing documentation as requested for project activities conducted
Processing data to database(s)