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Application Deadline:
08/31/2026 at 11:59 pm Mountain Time
# of Positions:
2
Job Type:
Temporary (Fixed Term)
Job End Date:
08/25/2028
Exemption Status:
Non-Exempt
Pay Range:
$35.79 Hourly
Minimum Age Requirement:
Job Description:
Idaho Power — located near Oxbow, Oregon— is looking for a _Pre-Apprentice Generation Specialist_ to join our Hells Canyon, Brownlee, and Oxbow plant crews. 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 reliable, affordable, and clean energy they depend on.
What does a Pre-Apprentice Generation Specialist do for us?
This is a training position, designed to prepare future Generation Specialists for work in a team-based environment. These individuals will learn how to operate and maintain a hydro plant and associated equipment.
Under direct supervision, they will perform the following:
+ Assist Generation Specialists in performing the necessary operating and maintenance functions essential for the safe and efficient operation of the area, plant, and facilities
+ Complete assigned tasks, including preventive and corrective maintenance on the power facilities, buildings, hatcheries, roads, parks, and other associated equipment as well as completing necessary upgrades
+ Demonstrate the aptitude to be promoted to an Apprentice Generation Specialist 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 Generation Specialist positions as they become available. If unsuccessful in obtaining an Apprentice position within 24 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, 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.
A COMPETITIVE CANDIDATE WILL HAVE
Knowledge of:
+ Basic electrical theory 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:
+ Operation and/or maintenance of power plants
+ Inspection and maintenance of heavy equipment
+ Basic welding and fabrication
+ Operation of computer systems, software, and programs
Ability to:
+ Maintain a high level of productivity
+ Work with a high degree of accountability
+ Demonstrate 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
+ Resolve conflict
+ Respond to emergencies in excess of normal working hours
+ Perform other duties/tasks as assigned
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education:
+ High school diploma or GED
Preferred:
+ Associate degree or vocational certification in related area
Experience:
+ 1 year of demonstrated experience in mechanical, maintenance or construction field with at least 6 months of direct experience in electrical, generation, power plants, mechanical, hydraulic, or welding that provides the desired knowledge, skills, and abilities
OR
+ An equivalent combination of education, work experience, or military training
Licenses & Certifications:
+ Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record based on driving requirements for the position
+ A valid Department of Transportation (DOT) Medical Card or ability to obtain prior to hire
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
This job will require occasional, physically strenuous work for long periods of time and in adverse conditions. Job requires the ability to bend, stoop, squat, crouch, crawl, climb into and out of vehicles, twist, kneel, balance and reach, and climb multiple flights of stairs. Occasionally lifting items weighing 75 lbs. shoulder height and above; occasionally lifting items weighing up to 100 lbs. waist high and knee high. Occasionally using exertional force up to 50 lbs. to push/pull cable, etc. Occasionally carrying items weighing up to 100 lbs. with two hands and occasionally carrying items weighing up to 75 lbs. with one hand. Requires the ability to operate a vehicle. Must be able to grasp and hold simple hand tools and testing equipment and use fine motor skills to use a computer keyboard, test equipment, and replace parts. Job placement is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment physical evaluation, the DOT medical certificate exam. The above is a summary of the primary essential functions of the position. This job may require the performance of additional tasks assigned by company leaders or management. Questions regarding job requirements or accommodation requests should be directed to Human Resources.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Must be at least 18 years of age. Hells Canyon maintenance employees may be required to complete respirator fit test after hire. Occasional overnight travel/work may be required.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Job requires the employee to obtain and wear approved safety footwear and FR clothing. Requires working from heights to operate and perform work from elevated positions up to 300 feet which may include work from ladders, elevated platforms, or open hatches/holes/cavities and the ability to work from confined spaces. Must be willing to perform work in inclement weather, extreme heat, and/or cold conditions.
Company housing may be available, but occupancy is not required.
Temporary employees are eligible to apply for internal job postings. Internal, regular employees who are successful candidates will be placed as regular employees in a Temporary Duty Assignment job classification. In order for your current position to be held for your return, qualified employees must have supervisory approval to participate and have been in their current position for at least six months.
Competencies:
Adaptability, Building Customer Loyalty, Collaborating, Communication, Continuous Learning, Planning and Organizing, Safety Focus, Work Standards
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_Idaho Power is an Equal Opportunity Employer_
_We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer_ . _All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, physical or mental disability, marital status, and any other status protected by applicable federal and state laws._
Please note: Idaho Power will not provide sponsorship for obtaining an employment visa, such as an H-1B visa.
About Us
With 17 hydroelectric power plants along the Snake River and its tributaries, Idaho Power is proud to provide safe, reliable, and affordable energy to customers in southern Idaho and eastern Oregon.
Our nearly 2,200 employees serve more than 650,000 customers in a service area spanning an estimated 24,000 square miles. They live, work, and play in some of the most beautiful and rugged landscapes in the West.
We’re working hard to keep our communities safe, connected, and thriving. We hope you’ll join us.
Contact Information
Phone: 208-388-2965
Email: jobs@idahopower.com
Idaho Power Company
Recruiting Office
P.O. Box 70
Boise, ID 83707
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