Construction Equipment Operator I or II

Construction Equipment Operator I Or II

Idaho Power — located in vibrant Boise, Idaho — is looking for a Construction Equipment Operator I or II to join our Transmission and Distribution (T&D) team. 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 provide our customers with safe, reliable, affordable 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 and assist 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 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). regulations and laws pertaining to equipment, aggregate, and hazmat transportation

Preferred:

• Dig line rules
• Grades and elevations
• Function, operation, and care of commonly encountered construction equipment

Skills in:

• The basic use of personal computers
• Verbal and written communication

Ability to:

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

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

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 driver's license with an acceptable driving record based on driving requirements for the position
• DOT medical card or ability to obtain prior to hire
• Must have a current DOT FMCSA 49 CFR Part 383 Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or ability to obtain prior to hire
• Must have or obtain tanker (N) and complete an Idaho Power Road Test within 30 days of hire
• Crane certification or the ability to obtain within 90 days