Purpose of Position

Performs skilled and diversified electrical work in the construction, maintenance and operation of the Cooperative’s electrical transmission and distribution system, both overhead and underground. 

Core Competencies

1. Quality Work: Produce thorough, high quality work with minimal errors.  Seek feedback, make corrections as needed.  Identify problems and solve them.  Strive to improve processes.  Work collaboratively with co-workers to implement systematic changes.
2. Productivity: Complete assigned work in a timely fashion.  Utilize slow periods productively.  Produce amount and volume at expected speed.
3. Technical Skills/Job Knowledge: Demonstrate appropriate level of understanding of technical skills in area of expertise, technology, products, and/or processes involved.  Duly perform assigned duties.  Keep current on changes and be competent with all technology necessary to perform job.
4. Communication: Clearly convey oral and written communication. Keep others informed of activities and problems in timely manner.  Listen well; respond appropriately and respectfully.
5. Teamwork/Ability to Work with Others: Demonstrate ability to work in a positive manner with co-workers and/or members with differing backgrounds, opinions, capabilities, etc. Willingly share skills, competencies, and knowledge with others.  Establish and maintain strong, effective working relationships.  Contribute effectively to group efforts.  Promote harmony; agree to disagree without damaging relationships.
6. Accountability: Maintain excellent attendance and provide additional assistance after normal working hours when needed.  Be reliable, prepared and accept responsibility for work and actions.
7. Integrity: Demonstrate honesty, high ethical standards, and respect for all co-workers and membership.
8. Professionalism: Address internal and external members with courtesy and respect.  Dress in work attire appropriate to the position.  Communicate business information in a timely fashion, using means of communication appropriate to the situation.
9. Support of Cooperative Goals: Support Cooperative goals and adhere to all policies and procedures.  Contribute effectively in support of the Cooperative.
10. Problem-Solving: Use sound logic and methodology to solve problems.  Explore multiple sources for answers, as required.  Be able to identify hidden problems and propose solutions.

Job Responsibilities

1. Strings, splices, transfers and sags wire in energized or de-energized circuits and connects wire and transformers as specified or directed. Shortens or lengthens lines by adding or removing wire, using a variety of types of splices, connectors, sleeves or clamps.  Regularly works above ground on poles or steel towers using climbers and safety belt or operating man lift equipment, boom truck or other specialized equipment, not limited to but including, backhoes, boats, ATVs and snow machines.
2. Routes or re-routes power lines over, under or around existing lines and structures, regularly working above, on, or in close proximity to energized lines. Selects and uses a variety of “hot line” tools and makes use of rubber gloves, line hoses, mechanical jumpers, fiber guards, blankets and other protective devices as specified.  Works on all voltages as required throughout the system.
3. Installs, removes, transfers, maintains and/or repairs cross arms, pins, insulators, guys, transformer and switch racks and other overhead pole and underground residential distribution (URD) equipment using a variety of hand tools, equipment and power tools.
4. Installs and removes transformers, including primary and secondary current transformers and self-contained meters, cutouts, disconnecting switches, circuit breakers and other overhead line and URD devices, rigging block and tackle where necessary or working with ground crew and winch to raise and lower equipment. May install street and area lights, working with primary and secondary voltages.
5. Performs line switching or sectionalizing as directed. Performs emergency repairs, phases and connects circuits under load; performs load checks and balances feeders as required.
6. Inspects lines, poles both below and above ground line and equipment for signs of damage or wear and reports deficiencies. May be required to apply pole treatment to poles as part of the pole treatment program.
7. Assists in carrying poles, digging holes, piking and guying poles and other such operations involved in the setting or replacing of poles.
8. Assists in on-the-job training of apprentices and other crew members in maintenance and construction of power lines.
9. May troubleshoot electrical problems on Cooperative equipment using, but not limited to, any and all line testing equipment provided by Inland.
10. May trim trees, fall danger trees and clear ROW in vicinity of power lines.
11. May direct activities of personnel in equal or lower classifications, including assisting in training apprentices.
12. Performs other duties as assigned. Job duties are subject to change as directed by management.
13. Keeps others informed. Reports and written communications are clear, timely and relevant.  Use clear and correct verbal communication to varied individuals or groups.  Listen responsively.

Minimum Qualifications & Job Requirements

1. Minimum Qualifications:
   1. As part of Inland Power’s collective bargaining agreement, we require that personnel not assigned to a headquarters live within a 30-mile radius of the IBEW Local 77 business office located at 7903 E. Broadway Ave., Spokane Valley, WA 99212, to provide good customer service to our membership and provide a reasonable response to outages.
   2. Completion of an accredited apprenticeship program recognized by the Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee and the IBEW.
   3. Journeyman in good standing with the IBEW Local 77.
   4. Familiar with WAC 296-45 standards and certified in OSHA 1910.269 training.
   5. High school diploma or equivalent.
   6. Valid, unrestricted Class A (minimum) Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
   7. First Aid/CPR card along with flagger’s card.
   8. Knowledgeable and competent in “Pole Top Rescue.”
   9. Must possess sound decision-making skills.
   10. Must possess and maintain a safe work record.
   11. Excellent communication skills and professional appearance.
   12. Basic computer skills required.
   13. Successful completion of pre-employment physical which includes drug, alcohol, back and knee evaluation/x-rays.

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 OPPORTUNITY/ADA
Inland Power & Light 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 (www.inlandpower.com/careers) page in English and Spanish.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

Inland Power will provide 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.

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.

Inland Power & Light 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)

BENEFITS

Medical, vision, dental, 401(k), HSA/HRA, retirement plan, PTO, EAP, paid holidays, and disability insurance programs.

About Inland Power & 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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