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AVISTA CORPORATION Journeyman Protection Control Meter Technician in SPOKANE, Washington
Closes: Open Until Filled Salary: *$61.38-$68.13; 3 step/4 year progression; Union; *$20,000 Retention Bonus
Job Description
To verify correct connections of newly installed circuits in generating stations and substations and reports errors. To test generating equipment, measuring instruments and other components of the electrical system for proper operation and makes or suggests corrections where necessary. This position is the highest of a multistep progression from Apprentice P/C Meter Technician-1 to Journeyman P/C Meter Technician I and is expected to know all aspects of Journeyman P/C Meter Technician duties for the Company. Lower steps in this classification are expected to progress into all aspects of these duties.
Requirements
Requires Journeyman Level experience as P/C Meter Technician I, communication skills, basic and advanced electricity courses, basic electronics, and decision-making skills. Advanced electronics helpful. Requires valid driver's license, first aid certification and CPR competency. Other combinations of education/ experience may be considered.
Spokane District $20,000 retention payment will be provided to internal/external candidates following two-years of continuous service in the District or when evidence is provided demonstrating purchase of a regular residency within District during the first two-years of continuous service.
This classification is subject to the 25 mile and/or 30-minute residency requirement until such time as negotiated otherwise by the parties.
To Apply
We encourage you to apply as many of our positions have step progressions to account for an incoming employee's various levels of knowledge, skills, and experience.
Complete an online application and attach your resume and cover letter to your profile. All documents must be attached to your application at the time of submitting your application for review. No documents can be attached after you click "Submit".
Benefits
At Avista, we believe our employees are essential. Through them we deliver value to our customers and the communities we serve. The physical, mental, and financial health and well-being of our employees and their families are important to us. We are committed to offering a comprehensive total rewards program comprised of an externally competitive, internally equitable compensation structure and a benefits package that allows us to retain and attract a diverse, engaged, and skilled workforce. Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage, retirement benefits, incentive plans, wellness resources, time-off programs and much more. In addition to our total rewards program, the Pacific Northwest offers abundant outdoor recreation, four distinct seasons, and all the amenities and activities an individual or family might be interested in. To learn more, please visit our benefits website at https://avistabenefits.com/{target="_blank" rel="noopener"}.
Pre-employment screening requirements Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a drug test, background check and motor vehicle records review.
This position is considered safety-sensitive under the Department of Transportation regulations 49 CFR Part 40 and may be subject to pre-employment drug and/or alcohol testing as well as other testing and training requirements as mandated by federal law.
Avista's Commitment to Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action
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