APPLICATION MATERIALS
Applicants are required to submit a combined cover letter and resume in one document. Your cover letter must summarize your interest, education and experience relative to this position. Incomplete materials will not be considered.
To expedite the application process, combine your cover letter and resume into one PDF or WORD document before applying and upload electronically when requested in the online application process.
First review of applications will be April 15th.
CONTRACT RATE
$35.30 per hour, increasing to $36.71 per hour as of April 1 (per the Collective Bargaining Agreement).
BENEFITS EPOA
In addition to any State mandated benefits, employees also enjoy the following benefits,
- Competitive wages
- Outstanding benefits which include zero cost employer funded medical, dental, and vision healthcare benefits
- Leave benefits including paid leave starting at 21 days (3.23 hours/week prorated based on hours paid) per calendar year up to 35 with tenure
- Paid Holidays – up to 11 days per calendar year, paid jury duty.
- Employee Assistance Program
- State Retirement PERS participation (positions working 70 hours per month for at least 5 months each year)
- Optional 457 plan participation with employer matching 401(a) plan
- VEBA health reimbursement account
- Optional Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life/Voluntary Life & Long-Term Care plan option
- Short-Term Disability & Long-Term Disability
- Recognition programs and position specific stipends
- Award Stipends: Safety, Employee Appreciation, Retirement Awards
For more explanation of the district benefits please visit our benefits website www.mychelanpudbenefits.org.
JOB POSTING
Mechanic Apprentice Trainee
Join our team at Chelan County Public Utility District. As one of the largest hydroelectric generating utilities in the Northwest, our mission at Chelan PUD is to improve the quality of life for the thousands of people who call our pristine desert and mountain community home.
Overview
Under the direction of the Mechanical Superintendent or senior level Mechanics, assists with construction, repair and maintenance of hydro generation plant equipment or other auxiliary equipment. This is an entry-level position in the District's Generation Mechanic job series. Successful incumbents continuously demonstrating Mechanic aptitude typically enter into the Mechanic Apprentice program within 12 months.
Responsibilities
- Assist with basic mechanical equipment testing, repair and maintenance tasks. Provide labor support as directed.
- Assist with basic construction and fabrication of structures or equipment.
- Operate shop tools and heavy equipment as needed under direct supervision.
- Maintain regular and predictable attendance: Perform related duties and responsibilities as required. Comply with District policies. Complete all required training. Maintain a working knowledge and comply with District safety procedures and specific safety requirements of this position, and those in accordance with applicable provisions of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) and Washington Administrative Code (WAC).
- As an essential function, drive a motorized vehicle while conducting business on behalf of the District.
Reports To
Superintendent - CM Mechanical
Overtime exemption
Non-Exempt
Qualifications
Education
Equivalent experience (year for year) may substitute for required education.
- Two years college education, two years trade school with technical emphasis, or comparable work history desired.
Experience
- Typically requires six (6) months' work history demonstrating mechanical aptitude and ability to perform physically demanding work required
Licenses and Certifications
- Valid Driver's License at hire and WA Driver's License within 30 days of hire required
- CPR – Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation with Valid First Aid Card required
Skills and Abilities
A fully skilled incumbent will have the following knowledge skills & abilities:
- Requires strong ability and desire to train through the apprenticeship program for a Journey-level position as a Generation Mechanic.
- Must meet established departmental standards in the District’s physical ability test.
- Requires good interpersonal skills and ability to get along with others
- Must possess basic record keeping maintenance skills.
- Candidates with the ability to obtain within six months a Commercial Driver’s license Class A, with valid medical card, airbrake restriction removed are preferred.
- To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Maximo (required) Asset Management, Maintenance, Inventory and Order Processing software; Microsoft Excel (preferred) Spreadsheet software; Microsoft Word (preferred); and printers.
- Proper use and training of the necessary tools and equipment is required:
- Hand tools (hammer, saw, shovel screwdriver, wrench, pliers, etc.)
- Power tools (drill, impact wrench, jack hammer, grinder, etc.)
- Vehicles (cars, trucks, forklifts, etc.)
- Welding equipment
- Machine shop tools (metal shear, metal brake, lathe, iron worker /piranha, etc.)
- Other related tools and equipment
- Must be proficient in reading, writing and speaking English.
Drug Screening
Drug screening prior to position entry is required for the following reason(s):
- Drives or operates motorized vehicles for purposes of transporting passengers, including other employees (occasional driving of a District passenger vehicle is not a Safety Sensitive job duty)
- Drives or operates heavy machinery, or uses rotating or heavy equipment, or power machines or tools in the vicinity of the public or other employees
- Works with, in, on, or near distribution or transmission lines or equipment in a manner that can impact the safe flow or distribution of electricity or water, or otherwise create imminent harm to the public or other employees, such as flooding, fire or explosions
Physical Demands/Working Conditions See full posting at www.chelanpud.org/careers
District Values
- Safety - Protect public and employee health and safety
- Stewardship - Acting on behalf of customer-owners, protecting public resources entrusted to us
- Trustworthy - Competence, integrity, respect
- Operational Excellence - High-quality innovative work execution
Equal Opportunity/ADA
Chelan PUD is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer (EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled). We value diversity at all levels of the organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected classifications as defined by law.
EEO Law Posters can be found on the main Careers (chelanpud.org) page in English and Spanish.
The job functions and physical requirements described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
A valid driver's license is required for this position (verified upon hire). A valid Washington State driver's license is required within 30 days of employment.
DISCLAIMER
The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions for this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility. This should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the workload.
EEO
Chelan PUD is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer (EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled). We value diversity at all levels of the organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected classifications as defined by law.
EEO Law Posters can be found on the main Careers page in English and Spanish.
Chelan PUD will not be offering any work visa sponsorship for this role.
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-I.35(c)
SAFETY-SENSITIVE POSITIONS
Safety-sensitive positions are subject to pre-employment drug screening. An essential function of this job involves duties which categorize this position as safety-sensitive.