Pre-Apprentice/Utility Specialist (Local 197) - Coos Bay, Oregon - #111239

Date: Apr 13, 2024

Location: COOS BAY, OR, US, 97420

Company: PacifiCorp

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PacifiCorp is seeking customer-centric candidates to grow and sustain our commitment to a culture of customer service excellence, environmental sustainability and diversity, equity and inclusion.

General Purpose

A Utility specialist is a qualified employee who shall perform work mutually agreed to by the Company and Union. Duties typically assigned to the Utility Specialist are Collections/Connects/Disconnects/Removal; Replacement or exchange of single-phase self-contained meters; Equipment Operation and others as agreed to by the Company and Union. The Utility Specialist may be required to hold a Commercial Driving license as dictated by the assigned duties and pass minimum qualification requirements as mutually agreed to by the Company and the Union. The Utility Specialist with proper training may be assigned to drive or operate equipment, as follows:

• Pick-up, 6-person capacity

• Trucks, one and one-half (1 ½)

• Line Trucks (Boom Trucks);4. Trucks hauling poles, material or towing a trailer (except hot line tool trailer)

• Trucks with hydraulic/electric personnel lift equipment

• Hole Digger

• Backhoe

• Track-type vehicles (snow-cats)

• Truck or trailer mounted wire pullers

• Jackhammer

Responsibilities

• Meter reading,

• Keep all vehicles clean and stocked, flagging, and crew support including but not limited to after-hours/storm work.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED

• NJATC or NCRC certification with a score of 4 or more

• Current CDL or ability to get one within 6 months of start date

Additional Information

Req Id: 111239

Company Code: PacifiCorp

Primary Location: Coos Bay, Oregon

Department: Rocky Mountain Power

Schedule: Full-Time

Personnel Subarea: UWUA Local 197

Hiring Range: $35.49 per hour

Benefits: Health care, retirement, paid time off, tuition assistance, paid short-term and long-term disability, paid bereavement leave. For more information, please visit: https://careers.pacificorp.com/content/New-Benefits-Page/?locale=en_US

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without an accommodation.

At PacifiCorp, we celebrate diversity, equity and inclusion. PacifiCorp is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.

Unless otherwise required by law, all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening including for marijuana. While marijuana is legal in several states, including Oregon, a positive test for positions in Oregon may disqualify a candidate. The company complies with the laws of Washington and California and only obtains and considers positive tests for marijuana in safety-sensitive positions or those covered by U.S. Department of Transportation regulations.