Construction Specialist

Closes: April 14, 2025
Salary: $45.77 to $49.77 per hour, 3-step progression, Bargaining Unit

Job Description
To provide an extraordinary commitment to customer satisfaction.  To always deliver on our commitments.  To make decisions that demonstrate honesty, integrity, accountability and that promote the success of Avista Corp.  To be an active, supportive participant within your team.  To locate gas facilities and perform on-site inspections of contractor’s practices during large construction projects insuring that Avista Corp standards, state, and federal regulations are met during these projects answering any questions and providing guidance to the contractor. To inspect natural gas facilities built by contract crews. To maintain the integrity of Avista Corp gas facilities, securing dig-in areas, arranging for repairs, responds to and ensuring public safety during an emergency situation.  Responsible for fielding Avista Corp gas facilities in compliance with specific DOT regulatory reporting requirements.

This is a multistep progression.

• Requires minimum of two (2) years gas construction experience. 
• Requires knowledge of Company Gas Safety Standards and Procedures as well as DOT pipeline regulatory requirements.
• Valid driver's license. 
• Must complete Fundamentals of Natural Gas and Basic Electricity 1 within 6 months.
• Requires communication skills to provide information. 

Other combinations of education/experience may be considered.

To Apply
We encourage you to apply as many of our positions have step progressions to account for an incoming employee’s various levels of knowledge, skills, and experience.

Complete an online application and attach your resume and cover letter to your profile. All documents must be attached to your application at the time of submitting your application for review. No documents can be attached after you click "Submit".

Benefits
At Avista, we believe our employees are essential. Through them we deliver value to our customers and the communities we serve. The physical, mental, and financial health and well-being of our employees and their families are important to us. We are committed to offering a comprehensive total rewards program comprised of an externally competitive, internally equitable compensation structure and a benefits package that allows us to retain and attract a diverse, engaged, and skilled workforce. Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage, retirement benefits, incentive plans, wellness resources, time-off programs and much more. In addition to our total rewards program, the Pacific Northwest offers abundant outdoor recreation, four distinct seasons, and all the amenities and activities an individual or family might be interested in. To learn more, please visit our benefits website at https://avistabenefits.com/.

Pre-employment screening requirements
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a drug test, background check and motor vehicle records review.   

This position is considered safety-sensitive under the Department of Transportation regulations 49 CFR Part 40 and may be subject to pre-employment drug and/or alcohol testing as well as other testing and training requirements as mandated by federal law. 

Avista’s Commitment to Equal Opportunity
Avista is a safe, inclusive workplace for people of all backgrounds, and we are committed to Equal Opportunity Employment. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, age, sensory, mental or physical disability (unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification), Veteran status or any other classification protected by nondiscrimination laws.

Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you require any special accommodations to participate fully in our recruitment process. Avista will make reasonable accommodation to assist a qualified person with a disability in the job application, interview process, and to perform the essential functions of the job whenever possible, where undue hardship would not be created for Avista. Please contact us at humanresources@avistacorp.com if you would like assistance.

Salary : $46 - $50