Job Description

**If you are a current Idaho Power employee, please apply through the Employee Portal

Application Deadline:

07/15/2026 at 11:59 pm Mountain Time

# of Positions:

1

Job Type:

Regular

Job End Date:

Exemption Status:

Non-Exempt

Pay Range:

$38.56 - $53.89

Minimum Age Requirement:

Idaho Power — located in vibrant Boise, Idaho — is looking for a Construction Equipment Operator I or II to join our Transmission and Distribution (T&D) team. It’s an exciting time to work for Idaho Power. Our work plays a critical role in communities we serve across Idaho and Oregon, and we’re working hard to provide our customers with safe, reliable, affordable energy they depend on.

What does a Construction Equipment Operator I or II do for us?

The Construction Equipment Operator performs assignments while operating a variety of heavy equipment/construction equipment. While on a work location, they report to the Foreman of that job and assist with lines work as needed and scheduled. They may perform other construction-related groundwork when equipment is not in use.

In addition to the meaningful work we do, we offer work-life balance, competitive pay and benefits, an employee incentive plan, and both a 401k employer-match and a pension plan, making Idaho Power one of the best employers in the state.

A COMPETITIVE CANDIDATE WILL HAVE

Knowledge of:

• Reading grade stakes, and operating crawler tractors, semi-tractors, and backhoes
• Hazards and safety precautions of general construction principles
• Familiarity of ANSI, OHSA rules and regulations

An Operator II will also have knowledge of:

• Dig line rules
• Grades and elevations
• Function, operation, and care of commonly encountered construction equipment
• Department of Transportation (DOT_ transportation regulations and laws pertaining to Equipment, aggregate, and hazmat transportation

Preferred:

• Dig line rules
• Grades and elevations
• Function, operation, and care of commonly encountered construction equipment

Skills in:

• The basic use of personal computers
• Verbal and written communication

Ability to:

• Work under direct supervision or be self-directed
• Establish effective working relationships
• Work with different foremen and crews
• Travel and work throughout Idaho Power Company (IPC) service area
• Use good judgment and initiative in resolving work problems
• Maintain neat, accurate, and legible records
• Follow oral and written instructions

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education:

• High school diploma or GED

Experience:

• 2 years of experience using excavators, skid steers, front end loader, dozers, line equipment (pullers, tensioners), trucks and trailers, and backhoes

OR

• 1 year of experience using excavators, skid steers, front end loader, dozers, line equipment (pullers, tensioners), trucks and trailers, and backhoes and Formal Construction Equipment/Operator Education (i.e. Idaho Heavy Equipment Operator Training)

Preferred:

• 3 years of experience working around overhead and underground powerlines and equipment in the utility industry

OR

• 40 hours of crane operation experience

Licenses & Certifications:

• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record based on driving requirements for the position
• DOT medical card or ability to obtain prior to hire
• Must have a current DOT FMCSA 49 CFR Part 383 Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or ability to obtain prior to hire
• Must have or obtain tanker (N) and complete an Idaho Power Road Test within 30 days of hire
• Crane certification or the ability to obtain within 90 days

Construction Equipment Operator II

Education:

• High school diploma or GED

Experience:

• 4 or more years recent experience using mini-excavators, skid steers, trucks and trailers, and backhoes

Preferred:

• Building overhead power lines, setting poles, pulling wire, building roads and pad landings, and running various pieces of equipment including excavators, backhoes, dozers, rope trucks, and tensioners

Licenses & Certifications:

• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record based on driving requirements for the position
• Department of Transportation (DOT) medical card or ability to obtain prior to hire
• Current DOT FMCSA 49 CFR Part 383 Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or ability to obtain prior to hire
• Must have or obtain an attached State-issued Hazardous Materials endorsement within 90 days of hire
• Must have or obtain tanker (N) and double-triple (T) endorsements and complete an Idaho Power Road Test within 30 days of hire
• Crane certification or the ability to obtain within 90 days

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
This position lifts/carries up to 150 lbs. (75 lbs. in each hand) occasionally and 50-75 lbs. frequently to knuckle height. Lifting of up to 120 lbs. to shoulder height/overhead is required occasionally. Carrying is required up to 150 feet on ascents, descents, uneven, and sometimes loose terrain. Climbing of 8-foot ladders and onto/from trucks/trailers/heavy equipment is required. Drilling/packing off steep surfaces/rock faces is performed up to several times yearly while wearing safety fall restraints. Pushing up to 130 lbs. and pulling up to 110 lbs. is required occasionally. Hand tools are used, and attachment of blasting caps requires good manual dexterity. Shoveling is required to place stemming into 5-gallon buckets and to dig around utilities. Job placement is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment physical evaluation for the DOT medical certificate. The above is a summary of the primary essential functions of the position. This job may require the performance of additional tasks assigned by company leaders or management. Questions regarding job requirements or accommodation requests should be directed to Human Resources.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Complete DOT PHMSA 49 CFR Part 172 required hazardous materials employee training within 90 days. Must pass an Alcohol Tobacco Firearms (ATF) 27 CFR Part 555 background check and be authorized as an Employee Possessor under IPC’s permit to handle explosives. Additional safety related training may be required. Must live or relocate within established boundaries of assigned location.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This position requires the ability to work frequent hitches with overnight stays away from home, work overtime and respond to emergencies outside of normal working hours. The successful candidate must complete an Employee Possessor Questionnaire form within 30 days of hire to be submitted and approved by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms as a Possessor of Explosives. If unable to obtain the Possessor license, corrective action, up to and including termination of employment may occur.

Competencies:

Adaptability, Building Customer Loyalty, Collaborating, Communication, Decision Making, Planning and Organizing, Safety Focus

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Need Assistance Completing Your Application?

Please contact our Recruiting Office if you have questions, require assistance or accommodation while applying for employment with Idaho Power Company: Phone 208-388-2965 or Email jobs@idahopower.com

Idaho Power is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, physical or mental disability, marital status, and any other status protected by applicable federal and state laws.

Please note: Idaho Power will not provide sponsorship for obtaining an employment visa, such as an H-1B visa.