Helper Mechanical/Structural, Multiple Positions, Temporary Status (up to 12 Months)

Closes: March 30, 2025
Salary: $23.43 to $43.89 per hour, 5-step progression, Bargaining Unit

Job Description
Assists Journeyman in construction and maintenance of generating facilities and electric substations.  Performs duties pertaining to the daily tasks of an entry level person on a Mechanic Shop crew. Is expected to be willing to learn new tasks continually and be seeking to support the crew efforts. Supports a safe work environment by performing varied housekeeping and organizational tasks.   This position is the highest of a multi-step progression and is expected to know all aspects of Helper Mechanical/Structural duties for the Company.  Lower steps in this classification are expected to progress into all aspects of these duties.

This position is instrumental in maintaining the reliability of systems used to ensure the safety of Avista’s employees and customers. Therefore a positive safety culture is a primary focus for this position.

Requirements
Requires related experience in construction environment.  Mechanical construction, machinist, millwright, carpentry, welding, or other industry experience preferred.  Requires a valid driver's license and must be able to obtain a DOT medical certificate in the first thirty (30) days of employment.  Must be able to obtain a Commercial Drivers License (CDL). 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.   

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 : $23 - $44