Fish and Wildlife Hydro Maintenance Assistant - Seasonal

Fish and Wildlife Hydro Maintenance Assistant - Seasonal

Employer: Grant County Public Utility District

Closing Date: January 5th, 2025

Wage Rate: $19.59 - $36.26/hourly

Positions: 2

Benefits: Grant PUD — Unified Insurance Program (uip-wa.org)

Grant County PUD is a drug free workplace. A pre‑employment drug screen and background check will be administered as part of the hiring process.

An employee in this position performs semi‑skilled maintenance, manual and general labor under the direction of power plant operations, foremen, journeymen, and supervisors in the various Hydro facilities. This position may be required to pass a CIP Security Background Check.

• Manual labor associated with Fish and Wildlife studies, such as gatewell dipping, transportation, guidance net, diversion screens, and other bypass experiments.
• With appropriate training, use hand tools to assist skilled trades personnel in dismantling, repair, cleaning and maintenance of equipment and perform other duties as required; may operate boom trucks up to 15 ton (for non‑power block functions), gate‑well fish collection, pickups, work boats, flatbeds, forklifts, or other small equipment.
• Provide janitorial services to the various power plants, building structures and offices of the Hydro facilities.
• Transport mail, materials and/or personnel within the Project, move furniture and equipment, clean parts, sweep floors and sidewalks, shovel snow, cut grass, prune shrubs and trees, dig ditches, perform minor maintenance on fisheries‑related equipment, but not welding or electrical work.
• Use brooms, brushes, vacuum cleaners, window washers, floor buffers and scrubbers, shovels, axes, hoes, and lawn mowers as needed at Hydro sites and in Hydro facilities.
• Develop a general knowledge of the electrical and mechanical operations of a hydroelectric project, including its various machinery and equipment; work may involve driving various District vehicles.

• High school diploma or GED from accredited institution.

• Valid Washington State Driver’s License. Commercial driver’s license may be required.

• Able to operate a ¾ ton pickup truck.
• Able to take and pass a Commercial Driver’s License test, if required.
• Seasonal or temporary positions must obtain a CDL before progressing to steps III and IV.
• Demonstrated ability to work safely in a team environment.
• Able to operate boom trucks up to 15 ton.
• May be asked to become Asbestos Abatement Certified; once certified, may be required to assist journeymen during Asbestos Abatement job assignments.
• HMAs at step IV may be assigned to do engraving/sign‑making. Work assignments will be based on engraving knowledge and experience.
• Ability to work independently, be self‑motivated, and exercise sound judgment.

• Must be mentally and physically fit for duty.
• Able to lift 80 pounds.
• Willing to work off a ladder or scaffolding and in confined areas.
• Willingness to perform activities at unprotected heights of less than 10 feet.
• Willing to work in high noise/vibration areas.
• Work in confined spaces or areas that restrict movement.
• Work in close proximity of rotating and high voltage equipment.
• Ability to work in extreme heat or cold, both inside and outside the power plant.
• Ability to reach above shoulder level.
• Ability to differentiate colors and utilize senses (sight, hearing, touch, feel, and smell).
• Ability to ascend/descend stairs and ladders.
• Use computers and write legibly.
• Refer to the Physical Capacity Evaluation (PCE) for a full list of requirements.

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, but should not be considered an all‑inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas.