Job Information
Chelan County PUD Communication Helper or Communication Lineman Trainee in Wenatchee, Washington
APPLICATION MATERIALS
Applicants are required to submit a combined cover letter and resume in one PDF document.
Your cover letter must address how your work history and/or education has prepared you to be a Communications Trainee or Communications Helper. Incomplete materials will not be considered.
This position is OPEN UNTIL FILLED and applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. The first review date for application materials is scheduled for 09/11/2024.
Interested parties are also invited to contact Human Resources at joblist@chelanpud.org to discuss the position.
SALARY RANGE
Communications Lineman Trainee: Starting wage is $32.23 per hour.
Communications Helper: Starting wage is $30.93 per hour.
Probationary Period: New employees holding regular positions must complete an introductory period of twelve months.
BENEFITS
In addition to competitive wages Chelan PUD employees also enjoy outstanding benefits which include zero cost employer funded medical, dental, and vision healthcare benefits, access to the employee assistance program, a VEBA health reimbursement account, and long-term care.
Washington state retirement PERS participation and optional 457 plan participation with an employer matching 401(a) plan.
Leave, life & disability benefits including paid leave starting at 21 days per calendar year up to 35 with tenure, 11 paid holidays per calendar year, paid jury duty, short-term disability & long-term disability, and basic life, AD&D, and optional voluntary life.
The work life benefits include optional flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care, educational assistance, various rewards and recognition programs and position specific stipends.
For more explanation of the district benefits please visit our benefits website www.mychelanpudbenefits.org{rel="nofollow"}.
JOB POSTING
This position will be filled at the Communications Lineman Trainee or Communications Helper level, contingent upon the experience of the selected applicant.
Chelan PUD is seeking a Communications Lineman Trainee or Communications Helper to join its Fiber group.
Overview
The Communications Helper, under the direction of the Superintendent, Foreman or Journeyman, assist district fiber crews with labor support for the installation and splicing of fiber optic cables and equipment. Gather, transport and deliver tools and equipment. Perform routine care and maintenance of equipment and vehicles.
Responsibilities
Provide labor support to fiber crew. Gather and prepare tools and materials and deliver to crews. Returns tools and materials to storage locations and accounts for materials used. Loads and unloads tools, materials and equipment used in maintenance and construction at work sites.
Transport and deliver material and equipment to and from various work locations.
Wash and clean District vehicles. Report condition problems to fleet services.
Assist with maintaining a safe and neat work site area.
Perform daily equipment inspections and maintain accurate records.
Perform special projects, as needed such as sorting spare parts, arranging for surplus of parts and equipment, making proper labels for non stock items and gathering data on field deployed equipment.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance: Perform related duties and responsibilities as required. Comply with District policies. Complete all required training. Maintain a working knowledge and comply with District safety procedures and specific safety requirements of this