Pre-Apprentice Generation Specialist - Temporary

Final date to receive applications: 09/20/2026 at 11:59 pm Mountain Time. # of Positions: 3. Job Type: Temporary (Fixed Term). Job End Date: 10/27/2028. Exemption Status:
Non-Exempt. Pay Range: $32.02 - $38.56.

Minimum Age Requirement: 18 years.

Idaho Power — located in Hagerman, Idaho — is looking for three, temporary Pre-Apprentice Generation Specialists to join our Hagerman plant maintenance crew. 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 the safe, reliable, affordable energy they depend on.

• Assist Generation Specialists in performing the necessary operating and maintenance functions essential for the safe and efficient operation of the area, plant, and facilities.
• Complete assigned tasks, including preventive and corrective maintenance on the power facilities, buildings, hatcheries, roads, parks, and other associated equipment as well as completing necessary upgrades.
• Demonstrate the aptitude to be promoted to an Apprentice Generation Specialist position.

Pre-Apprentices will be eligible to bid full-time, regular Apprentice Generation Specialist positions as they become available. If unsuccessful in obtaining an Apprentice position within 24 months of hire, they will be released from employment. Aptitude will be demonstrated through on-the-job evaluations, a skills assessment and performance evaluations. If aptitude is not sufficiently demonstrated, termination of employment will occur.

• Basic electrical theory and the function, operation, troubleshooting, and repair of complex equipment through use of drawings and instructional manuals.
• Basic math including geometry, trigonometry, and algebra.

• Operation and/or maintenance of power plants.
• Inspection and maintenance of heavy equipment.
• Basic welding and fabrication.
• Operation of computer systems, software, and programs.

• Maintain a high level of productivity.
• Work with a high degree of accountability.
• Demonstrate good judgement and initiative in resolving work problems.
• Perform heavy manual labor in adverse conditions.
• Communicate effectively.
• Establish positive working relationships in a team-based environment.
• Resolve conflict.
• Respond to emergencies in excess of normal working hours.
• Perform other duties/tasks as assigned.

Education:

High school diploma or GED.

Preferred:
Associates degree or vocational certification in related area.

Experience:

1 year of demonstrated in mechanical, maintenance, or construction field with at least 6 months of direct experience in electrical, generation, power plants, mechanical, hydraulic, or welding that provides the desired knowledge, skills, and abilities OR An equivalent combination of education, work experience, or military training.

Licenses &

Certifications:

Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record based on driving requirements for the position. A valid Department of Transportation (DOT) Medical Card or ability to obtain prior to hire.

Physical Requirements:

This job will require occasional, physically strenuous work for long periods of time and in adverse conditions. Job requires the ability to bend, stoop, squat, crouch, crawl, climb into and out of vehicles, twist, kneel, balance and reach, and climb multiple flights of stairs. Occasionally lifting items weighing 75 lbs. shoulder height and above; occasionally lifting items weighing up to 100 lbs.

waist high and knee high. Occasionally using exertional force up to 50 lbs. to push/pull cable, etc.;
Occasionally carrying items weighing up to 100 lbs. with two hands and occasionally carrying items weighing up to 75 lbs. with one…