Utility Laborer - Temporary

Idaho Power Company•Pocatello, ID

2d•$29 - $35

About The Position

Idaho Power — located in Pocatello, Idaho — is looking for a temporary Utility Laborer to join our Station Apparatus Crew. 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 Utility Laborer do for us ? Assists with maintenance, inspections and other manual work on distribution and transmission equipment (such as transformers, switches, breakers, capacitor banks and reactors,) at Idaho Power facilities. 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: Construction methods, materials, standards, and equipment
Ohms law, basics of the electrical trade and control wiring
The purpose of commonly encountered materials, parts, and equipment used in substation/utility construction or other utility projects
Safely load/unload, drive, and operate bucket, oil tanker, and boom trucks
Skills in: Basic use of personal computers
Use of test equipment and electrical meters
Interpersonal communication
Ability to: Perform basic arithmetic calculations
Learn to read and understand construction prints and specifications
Maintain effective working relationships with other members of a work team
Maintain neat, accurate, and legible records
Respond to emergencies in excess of normal working hours
Work overtime at the discretion of the supervisor
Education: High school diploma or GED
Experience: 1 year of general work experience that includes physical labor and utility experience OR An equivalent combination of appropriate training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
Licenses & Certifications: Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record based on driving requirements for the position
Department of Transportation (DOT) medical card or ability to obtain prior to hire
Must have a current DOT FMCSA 49 CFR Part 383 Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or ability to attain within 120 days of hire
Capable of acquiring a tanker endorsement
Complete DOT PHMSA 49 CFR Part 172 required hazardous materials employee training if a CDL with attached Hazardous Materials endorsement is required for the position.
May be required to complete a field skills assessment at time of interview.
Additional safety related training may be required.
Complete other required Company and safety training.
Must abide by Idaho Power Company's safety rules and regulations.

Nice To Haves

Energy Systems Technology and Education (ESTEC) degree from ISU or another accredited university OR An equivalent combination of appropriate training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
3 years of general work experience that includes physical labor and utility experience
1 years of general work experience involving electrical work, mechanical work, and/or utility work

Responsibilities

Assists with maintenance, inspections and other manual work on distribution and transmission equipment (such as transformers, switches, breakers, capacitor banks and reactors,) at Idaho Power facilities.