Construction Equipment Operator I or II - Temporary - Idaho Power

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Application Deadline:

01/06/2025 at 11:59 pm Mountain Time

# of Positions:

2

Job Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Job End Date:

02/27/2026

Exemption Status:

Non-Exempt

Pay Range:

$37.25 - $52.06

Minimum Age Requirement:

Job Description:

Idaho Power Company (IPC) is looking for two temporary (Boise position for 1 year, Twin Falls position for 2 years) Construction Equipment Operators I or II to join both our Boise and Twin Falls Transmission and Distribution Construction crews. It’s an exciting time to work for Idaho Power. Our work plays a critical role in communities we serve across Idaho and Oregon, and we’re working hard to safely provide our customers with the reliable, affordable, clean energy they depend on.

What does a Construction Equipment Operator I or II do for us?

The Construction Equipment Operator performs assignments while operating a variety of heavy equipment/construction equipment. While on a work location, they report to the Foreman of that job, while assisting with lines work as needed and scheduled. They may perform other construction-related groundwork when equipment is not in use.

In addition to the meaningful work we do, we offer work-life balance, competitive pay and benefits, an employee incentive plan, and both a 401k employer-match and a pension plan, making Idaho Power one of the best employers in the state.
 

A COMPETITIVE CANDIDATE WILL HAVE

Knowledge of:

• Reading grade stakes, and operating crawler tractors, semi-tractors, and backhoes
• Hazards and safety precautions of general construction principles
• Familiarity of ANSI, OHSA rules and regulations

An Operator II will also have knowledge of:

• Dig line rules
• Grades and elevations
• Function, operation, and care of commonly encountered construction equipment
• Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and laws pertaining to equipment, aggregate, and hazmat transportation

Skills in:

• The basic use of personal computers
• Interpersonal, verbal, and written communication

Ability to:

• Work under direct supervision and be self-directed
• Establish effective working relationships
• Work with different foremen and crews
• Travel and work throughout IPC service area
• Use good judgment and initiative in resolving work problems
• Maintain neat, accurate, and legible records
• Follow oral and written instructions

An Operator II will also have the ability to:

• Assist and train other operators

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Operator I

Education:

• High school diploma or GED

Experience:

• 2 years of experience using excavators, skid steers, front end loader, dozers, line equipment (pullers, tensioners), trucks and trailers, and backhoes

OR

• 1 year of experience using excavators, skid steers, front end loader, dozers, line equipment (pullers, tensioners), trucks and trailers, and backhoes and Formal Construction Equipment/Operator Education (i.e., Idaho Heavy Equipment Operator Training)

Preferred:

• 3 years of experience working around overhead and underground powerlines and equipment in the utility industry

OR

• 40 hours of crane operation experience

Licenses & Certifications:

• Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with acceptable driving record based on driving requirements for the position
• Valid DOT Medical Card or ability to obtain prior to hire
• Must be able to obtain Hazardous Materials and Tank Vehicle endorsements within 120 days of hire
• Must obtain a First Aid/CPR card within 90 days of hire
• Must obtain an Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF) Possessors’ Letter and Responsible Person card within 120 days of hire
• Must attend and successfully complete earliest scheduled IPC crane certification class

Preferred:

• Certified Crane Operator (CCO)

Operator II

Education:

• High school diploma or GED

Preferred:

• Formal Construction Equipment/Operator Education (i.e., Idaho Heavy Equipment Operator Training)

Experience:

• 4 years of experience using excavators, skid steers, front end loader, dozers, line equipment (crane, pullers, tensioners), trucks and trailers, and backhoes

Preferred:

• 5 years of Utility Equipment Operator experience

OR

• 5 years of experience working around overhead and underground powerlines and equipment in the utility industry

Licenses & Certifications:

• Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with acceptable driving record based on driving requirements for the position
• Valid DOT Medical Card or ability to obtain prior to hire
• Must be able to obtain Hazardous Materials and Tank Vehicle endorsements within 120 days of hire
• Must obtain a First Aid/CPR card within 90 days of hire
• Must obtain an Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF) Possessors’ Letter and Responsible Person card within 120 days of hire
• Must attend and successfully complete earliest scheduled IPC crane certification class

Preferred:

• Certified Crane Operator (CCO)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
This position lifts/carries up to 150 lbs. (75 lbs. in each hand) occasionally and 50-75 lbs. frequently to knuckle height. Lifting of up to 120 lbs. to shoulder height/overhead is required occasionally. Carrying is required up to 150 feet on ascents, descents, uneven, and sometimes loose terrain. Climbing of 8-foot ladders and onto/from trucks/trailers/heavy equipment is required. Drilling/packing off steep surfaces/rock faces is performed up to several times yearly while wearing safety fall restraints. Pushing up to 130 lbs. and pulling up to 110 lbs. is required occasionally. Hand tools are used and attachment of blasting caps requires good manual dexterity. Shoveling is required to place stemming into 5-gallon buckets and to dig around utilities. Job placement is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment physical evaluation for the DOT medical certificate. The above is a summary of the primary essential functions of the position. This job may require the performance of additional tasks assigned by company leaders or management. Questions regarding job requirements or accommodation requests should be directed to Human Resources.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Additional safety related training may be required.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The successful candidate must complete an Employee Possessor Questionnaire form within 30 days of hire to be submitted and approved by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms as a Possessor of Explosives. If unable to obtain the Possessor license, corrective action, up to and including termination of employment may occur.

Temporary employees are eligible to apply for internal job postings. Internal, regular employees who are successful candidates will be placed as regular employees in a Temporary Duty Assignment job classification. In order for your current position to be held for your return, qualified employees must have supervisory approval to participate and have been in their current position for at least six months.

Extensive overnight service territory travel for extended periods of time will be required, at times with little to no notice. Must be able to respond to emergencies in excess of normal working hours. Works overtime at the discretion of the supervisor. Works a hitch schedule consisting of eight days on and six days off with the potential to switch to four ten-hour shifts at the foreman’s discretion. The successful candidate is able to live anywhere but must be able to report to the Boise Operations Center or Twin Falls Operations Center.

Competencies:

Adaptability, Building Customer Loyalty, Collaborating, Communication, Decision Making, Managing Work, Safety Focus

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