APPLICATION MATERIALS
Applicants are required to submit a combined cover letter and resume in one document. Your cover letter must clearly answer the following (2) questions or your application will be considered incomplete.
Referring to the job description, why do you want to be a Power System Wireman Apprentice Trainee at Chelan County PUD?
Briefly summarize your specific experience(s) (paid or not paid) performing physically demanding work in a construction or maintenance environment such as: building trades; fabricating; welding; machining; installing; troubleshooting and repair; maintenance; carpentry; plumbing; automotive/diesel engine troubleshooting and repair; hydraulics; HVAC; operating equipment; mechanical; electrical or military.
Include your year(s) of experience. Example: Repaired electrical equipment for 1 year while working at ABC Company. Repaired heavy equipment in the military for 2 years, etc.
Incomplete materials will not be considered.
To expedite the application process, combine your cover letter and resume into one PDF document before applying and upload electronically when requested in the online application process.
This position is OPEN UNTIL FILLED and applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. The first review date for application materials is scheduled for June 23, 2025.
Interested parties are also invited to contact Human Resources at joblist@chelanpud.org to discuss the position.
CONTRACT RATE
$36.71 - per hour. Increases to $39.53 after six months.
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
Overview
The Power System (PS) Wireman Apprentice Trainee, under supervision of the Distribution Stations Wireman Foreman, performs tasks in support of the construction, repair and maintenance of the District's high-voltage Transmission and Distribution system and related equipment. This is an entry-level position in the District's Power System Wireman job series. Successful incumbents continuously demonstrating Wireman aptitude typically enter into the Power System Wireman Apprentice program within 12 months.
Reports To
Superintendent - Distribution Stations
Overtime exemption
Non-Exempt
Qualifications
Education
- Equivalent experience (year for year) may substitute for required education.
- No secondary education required.
- 2 year Trade School with technical emphasis or comparable college coursework is desired. desired.
Experience
- Typically requires six (6) months work history demonstrating a combination of mechanical, electrical and/or mathematical aptitude including experience performing physically demanding work (such as in a construction or maintenance environment). 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 within 180 days required.
- Class A CDL License with current medical card and air brake restriction removed and Tanker Endorsement is optional.
Skills and Abilities
- A fully skilled incumbent will have the following knowledge skills & abilities:
- Must successfully complete the Power System Wireman Apprentice physical test.
- Requires ability and desire to train through the apprenticeship program for a Journey-level position as a Power System Wireman (electrician).
- Must be able to apply concepts of basic algebra and have the ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide using all units of measure, using fractions, and/or decimals.
- Requires the ability to calculate ratios and percentages.
- The incumbent will be required to operate all types of electrical testing equipment, a full range of power tools as well as multiple types and sizes of vehicles and equipment such as forklifts, scissor lifts, bucket trucks and boom trucks. Will also be required to operate a full range of hand tools, machine shop tools such as a metal shear, bender, lathe piranha, etc., and other related tools and equipment. This position requires the ability to use welding equipment. To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Outlook (required) email software; PeopleSoft Timekeeping (required) Human Resource systems and Microsoft Word (required) Word Processing software.
- Must be proficient in reading, writing and speaking English.
Drug Screening
This position is designated as safety-sensitive for the purposes of pre-employment testing for illegal drugs (other than marijuana) because the essential functions include operating motorized vehicle, heavy machinery, rotating or heavy equipment, or power machines or tools. For more information about the District’s testing policies, contact joblist@chelanpud.org
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.
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)