Purpose of Position

The pre-apprentice groundman classification is designed to be a feeder pool for the apprentice lineman selection process. The work is designed to assist line crew members by working on the ground, handing tools and heavy materials to workers. To dig holes and pad ditches and to perform other similar work in connection with the construction and maintenance of overhead and underground power lines. Perform all other job duties in a safe and efficient manner. Official tryouts for this position will be February 13th, 2023, on site.

Job Responsibilities

1. Assists with all job-related material handling and loading.

2. Assists with all ground framing and hardware dismantling of power poles.

3. Sending material to and from the ground to personnel in elevated positions.

4. Assist with the installation of power poles and overhead equipment.

5. Assist with the installation of all underground cable and equipment.

6. Assist with moving material to and from vehicles.

7. Assist with all vehicle housekeeping.

8. Assist with all ground preparation to the installation of overhead and underground equipment.

9. May practice, under supervision, to become qualified in pole climbing

10. Perform other tasks as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications & Requirements

1. Education/Experience:

a. High school diploma or GED.

b. One year of experience working in an outside environment doing physical labor.

c. Must have a valid driver’s license with Class “A” CDL endorsement.

d. Must have or obtain a first aid card within one month.

2. Knowledge and Skills:

a. Basic knowledge of all types of physical labor.

b. Must have communication skills and the ability to work with other employees.

c. Must be able to read and write English and perform basic arithmetic calculations.

d. Must be courteous and respectful to fellow employees.

e. Must be able to lift heavy objects and do hard physical labor.

3. Preferred Job Qualifications:

a. Completion of line school preferred.

4. Mental Demands/Working Conditions:

a. Working in an environment in all types of weather.

b. Working long and irregular shifts as needed.

c. Must be available for unscheduled work as needed.

d. Must be able to work in excess of 12 hours during extreme outage situations.

5. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here 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.

a. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

b. The employee frequently is required to lift over 30 lbs, occasionally 50 lbs. and anything over with assistance.

c. The employee frequently is required to stand, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance.

d. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus.

e. Other specific abilities required are ability to talk using the telephone and hear within normal range.

APPLICATION PROCESS

If your credentials and interest match this job, please send your completed application, cover letter and resume to: hr @inlandpower.com or mail them to, Inland Power & Light Company, 10110 W. Hallett Rd., Spokane WA 99224-7435, Attn: Human Resources.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMITMENT

Inland Power and Light is committed to equal employment opportunity for all. Just as our commitment to quality motivates us to go the extra mile, we cooperate with the civil rights agencies in government in an effort to ensure equal opportunity in employment through an Affirmative Action Plan. To assure full implementation of this equal employment policy, we will take steps to assure that persons are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age, disability or any other classification protected by nondiscrimination law.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

Inland Power will make reasonable accommodation to assist a qualified person with a disability in the job application, interview process and to perform the essential functions of the job whenever possible. Please contact the HR department at Inland Power if you would like assistance.

Job Type: Temporary

Hourly Rate: $37.03

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Health savings account
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

About Inland Power and Light

About Inland Power & Light Inland Power and Light is a nonprofit electric cooperative providing affordable, safe and reliable electricity to over 40,000 member-owners in 13 counties throughout eastern Washington and northern Idaho. Founded in 1937, Inland Power is the largest electric cooperative in Washington. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMITMENT Inland Power and Light is committed to equal employment opportunity for all. Just as our commitment to quality motivates us to go the extra mile, we cooperate with the civil rights agencies in government in an effort to ensure equal opportunity in employment through an Affirmative Action Plan. To assure full implementation of this equal employment policy, we will take steps to assure that persons are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age, disability or any other classification protected by nondiscrimination law.

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