Hydro Utility Worker, Cushman

Tacoma Power is accepting applications for Utility Workers at our Cushman hydroelectric power generation facilities. This is semi-skilled labor involving a wide variety of tasks related to the maintenance, repair and operation of hydroelectric plant facilities, recreational facilities and fish hatchery operations. Some duties require a degree of mechanical aptitude and an employee must be willing and able to perform heavy manual labor under all types of weather conditions.

Hydroelectric power is a clean, renewable resource that generates electricity without burning fossil fuels or polluting the air.

Our hydroelectric projects generate about three billion kilowatt hours of electricity each year, enough to serve about half of our customers' power needs.

In addition, Tacoma Power's projects support major fish and wildlife programs, and provide excellent parks and recreation.

Positions are located at remote hydroelectric sites. The Cushman Hydro Project is located near Hoodsport, WA. Employees must live within 30 minutes of their assigned worksite.

Employees must be able to work independently and as a team member. Work is strenuous and includes bending, standing, climbing and lifting heavy loads.

Check out this video here! It showcases what it is like to be a Hydro Utility Worker for Tacoma Power.

• Graduation from high school or equivalent
• Valid driver's license and one of the following:
• Completion of an electrical or industrial arts program from a community or vocational college and six-months of experience in semi-skilled manual labor in the construction trades, including operation and maintenance of industrial equipment and vehicles.

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• Two-years of experience in semi-skilled manual labor in the construction trades, including operation and maintenance of industrial equipment and vehicles.

• Valid Washington State Class A Commercial Driver's License required before completion of probation (9 months from date of hire, City will provide the required training and test) with maintenance thereafter.
• Tanker endorsement required at designated Project locations.
• First Aid, CPR, flagging and forklift certification required prior to completion of probationary period with maintenance thereafter.
• Crane certification with maintenance thereafter may be required at certain Project locations.

• Methods, equipment and materials used in the maintenance and repair of hydroelectric facilities and equipment.
• Safe rigging procedures.
• Basic First Aid procedures.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Lift heavy objects in awkward and confined spaces, using proper lifting and rigging techniques.
• Perform manual labor.
• Work independently with little direction.
• Observe legal and defensive driving practices.

This recruitment is being managed by Kye Merritt. If you would like to be notified of similar opportunities or stay connected with things going on at Tacoma Public Utilities and the City of Tacoma, connect with me on Linked In!

Pay Details:
Hourly Rate: $45.62 - $52.82

Employee Benefits | City of Tacoma

This is a remote hydroelectric project operated by the City of Tacoma. The Cushman Hydro Project Office is located along Highway 101 near the town of Hoodsport, WA. The local school districts are the Hood Canal and Shelton Districts.

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