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Substation Electrician - In Training

Benton PUD
Kennewick, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/13/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/12/2025

Salary : $46.47 - $51.20 Hourly

Location : Kennewick, WA

Job Type : Full Time, Bargaining

Job Number : 202500007

Department : Operations - Transformer Shop

Opening Date : 01 / 31 / 2025

Closing Date : 2 / 16 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific

FLSA : Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit : 77

Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

As of January 1, 2023, Benton PUD will be including a full wage scale or salary range for positions under the salary section shown per the Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5761 that amends portions of the Equal Pay and Opportunity Act. Please see the target hiring range for this position under the Position Purpose / Summary section.

Position Purpose / Summary

Join Our Team as a Substation Electrician - In Training!

Do you have 2 years of Journeyman level electrician experience? Are you passionate about making a difference in your community by ensuring reliable power for homes and businesses?

Benton PUD is looking to add a Substation Electrician - In Training to our team to be mentored and trained by our top-tier professionals dedicated to keeping the lights on for our community. In this role, you'll be assisting our Substation Electrician Journeyman at the forefront of constructing, operating, maintaining, and repairing essential substation equipment and devices, directly contributing to the safety and reliability of our power systems.

As a key member of our team, you will :

  • Work alongside experienced journeymen in a collaborative and supportive environment.
  • Help ensure the reliability and efficiency of our substation infrastructure.
  • Play a vital role in maintaining public safety and providing excellent customer service.

At Benton PUD, we take pride in being a trusted energy partner in our community. If you're dedicated to service, committed to excellence, and ready to make an impact, we invite you to grow your career with us!

Apply today and help power the future of our community!

Next Steps : If you have a Journeyman certification in the Substation Electrician craft, please apply for the Substation Electrician Journeyman posting. (Benton PUD has 2 postings for one position).

This is a bargaining unit position. The starting wage for a Substation Electrician - In Training is $46.47 per hour.

The primary purpose of this position is to train for one year under the direction of a Journeyman Substation Electrician or Substation Electrician Foreman and learn to construct, operate, maintain and repair substation equipment and devices.

Accountabilities

  • Support the District's mission to serve our customers and foster a positive workplace by personally choosing behavior aligned with our values and ethical code.
  • Responsible for contributing to safe operations by completing assigned work in a safe, efficient manner that is in conformance with all applicable regulations.
  • Ensure District system reliability by learning to repair substation equipment and devices including transformers, regulators, reclosers, and sectionalizers.
  • Responsible for ensuring District system reliability by learning to operate, conduct maintenance and repair of distribution equipment.
  • Contribute to safe working conditions by conducting electric tests on District equipment and tools.
  • Responsible for ensuring District system reliability by learning to operate and use test equipment and devices in construction and maintenance of substations and line devices such as power factor test, hi-pot, and Transformer Turn Ratio (TTR).
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Minimum Qualifications, Experience and Certifications

    Required :

  • High School or equivalent GED
  • Two (2) years of Journeyman level electrician experience
  • Primary residence within 20 miles of Headquarters
  • Must successfully complete utility training program and pass IBEW Station Electrician examination within the first 12 months in position
  • Must possess and maintain a Washington State Class "A" CDL and associated Medical Examiners Certification or obtain within 12 months
  • Must possess and maintain flagging / traffic control certifications and valid First Aid and CPR certification cards or obtain within 12 months of hire
  • Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

  • Intermediate computer skills or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire
  • Ability to climb substation structures and ladders
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Prefer experience with hot-stick use
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to use personal / laptop computers and associated applications
  • Must meet the qualifications within the one-year time frame or will result in termination
  • ADA Requirement

  • Attendance : Consistent need to attend work at the job site or work location. Frequent or constant need for punctuality.
  • Physical Effort : The job has regular periods during which continuous physical exertion is required, such as walking, standing, stooping, climbing, lifting, pushing, pulling material or equipment, which is heavy or awkward, up to 50 pounds (assistance is available for lifting in excess of 50 pounds).
  • Environment : Usually in an outdoor environment with regular exposure to extreme weather conditions.
  • Hazards : There is frequent exposure to hazards or risk of injury which are unpredictable or uncertain and which result in risk or personal injury.
  • Sensory Attention : Typically requires regular use of one or more senses of high intensity and long duration, including color vision.
  • Job Pressure / Deadline Orientation : Under regular pressure to meet deadlines, including occasional high-pressure situations; must occasionally deal with unpleasant issues related to people or situations.
  • Applications may be filed online at : www.bentonpud.org

    Questions?

    Contact Amber Melling via phone at (509) 585-2291 or email at careers@bentonpud.org

    Benton PUD's Total Pay Approach provides a comprehensive package that includes compensation, benefits, retirement plans, and employee development. We have a variety of programs and options to fit your needs, including :

    Health and Life Benefits :

  • Medical (PPO or CDHP)
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Employee Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Dependent Life Insurance
  • Short Term Disability
  • Long Term Disability
  • Retirement Benefits :

  • Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS)
  • 457 and 401(a) Deferred Compensation Plans with Company Contribution
  • Saving / Spending Accounts :

  • VEBA Health Reimbursement - to reimburse yourself for medical expenses or save for the cost of medical at retirement
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Health Care Spending Account

  • Dependent Care Spending Account
  • Paid Time Off

  • Personal Leave - accruals increase with years of service
  • 11 Paid Holidays
  • New Years Day

  • President's Day
  • Memorial Day
  • Independence Day
  • Labor Day
  • Veteran's Day
  • Thanksgiving Day
  • Christmas Day
  • 3 Floating Holidays
  • Other benefits include :

  • Safety Incentives
  • Wellness Incentives
  • Alternative Work Schedules
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Tuition Assistance Program
  • Training and Development Opportunities
  • Leadership Training
  • Community Engagement
  • Casual Work Attire
  • Some of these benefits may not apply to temporary or on call positions.
  • Do you have a high school diploma or GED?

    Do you have 2 years or more of Journeyman level electrician experience?

    Do you have EL01 Journeyman Electrician License?

    Do you have Journeyman certification in Substation Electrician craft? (If you do, please apply for the Substation Electrician Journeyman posting.)

    Do you currently live or would you be able to move within 20 miles of Kennewick, WA?

    Do you have a current Washington State Class "A" CDL drivers license?

  • Yes - I have a current WA State Class "A" CDL drivers license
  • No - but I have a CDL from another state that can be transferred within 30 days
  • I do not currently have a Class "A" CDL drivers license
  • Do you have a current flagging / traffic control certification?

    Do you have a current CPR certification?

    Required Question

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