Journeyman Communications Technician (Local 659) - Albany, Oregon - #113206

PacifiCorp is seeking customer-centric candidates to grow and sustain our commitment to a culture of customer service excellence, environmental sustainability inclusion & belonging.

A Communications Technician is a Journeyman having or obtaining with six (6) months of assignment an FCC General Radiotelephone Operators license or the equivalent to maintain microwave and radio equipment and the knowledge and ability to install, test and maintain the communication equipment relating to the Company’s facilities. They shall also be capable of installing, testing and maintaining supervisory control, telemetering and data acquisition equipment. Normally, they will work alone or with a Senior Communications Technician as the work requires and will be responsible for a vehicle, tools and materials as supplied by the Company. They may be capable and qualified to tow and operate a Company furnished snow vehicle that would typically be pulled by a pickup when necessary to perform their duties.

• A high school diploma, GED or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have, or obtaining within six (6) months, an FCC license or equivalent certification to maintain microwave and other radio equipment
• 3 years of experience as a Communication Technician with experience in the responsibilities noted above.
• Good driving record.
• Pass a written and practical test.

• Two-year college, technical degree or military training in electronics.
• 5 years of experience as a Communication Technician in the utility industry.
• Commercial Drivers License

Req Id: 113206
Company Code: PacifiCorp
Primary Location: Albany, Oregon
Department: Power Delivery
Schedule: Full-Time
Personnel Subarea: IBEW Local 659
Hiring Range: $64.84 per hour

Benefits: Health care, retirement, paid time off, tuition assistance, paid short-term and long-term disability, paid bereavement leave. For more information, please visit: https://careers.pacificorp.com/content/New-Benefits-Page/?locale=en_US

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without an accommodation.

PacifiCorp is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.

Unless otherwise required by law, all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening including for marijuana. While marijuana is legal in several states, including Oregon, a positive test for positions in Oregon may disqualify a candidate. The company complies with the laws of Washington and California and only obtains and considers positive tests for marijuana in safety-sensitive positions or those covered by U.S. Department of Transportation regulations.