Job Description

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

Application Deadline:

04/06/2026 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 Twin Falls, Idaho — is looking for a Heavy Equipment Operator - Blaster I or II to join our Transmission and Distribution Construction crew. 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 the safe, reliable, affordable energy they depend on.

What does a Heavy Equipment Operator - Blaster I or II do for us?

They perform assignments operating a variety of heavy construction equipment at various locations system wide. They use drilling equipment and explosives, as well as blast holes for power line poles, towers, and
trenches. They 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:

• Functions, operations, and care of common construction equipment
• Hazards and safety precautions of the specific type of work
• The safe use and handling of explosives
• Traffic laws, ordinances, and rules applicable to motor vehicle and equipment operations

Preferred:

• Underground utility installation

Skills in:

• Verbal and written communication
• Maintaining neat, accurate, and legible records
• Basic math and use of personal computers

Ability to:

• Work under direct or self-directed supervision
• Establish effective working relationships
• Work with different foremen and crews
• Perform minor mechanical maintenance and repairs to equipment
• Perform a variety of semi-skilled tasks to assist teams
• Work overtime at the discretion of the supervisor and respond to emergencies outside of normal working hours
• Attend classes to update knowledge of regulations governing the use of explosives
• Travel throughout Idaho Power Company's territory for extended periods of time

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Blaster I

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

Preferred:

• 1 year of experience working with explosives

OR

• An equivalent combination of appropriate training and experience which provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities

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
• Must have a current DOT FMCSA 49 CFR Part 383 Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) prior to hire
• Must have an attached state-issued Hazardous Materials endorsement or have the ability to obtain within 90 days of hire
• Current state-issued Tanker (N) endorsement or the ability to obtain within 120 days of hire
• Valid First Aid/CPR card within 90 days

Preferred:

• Crane operation card or ability to obtain within 30 days or hire

Blaster II

Education:

• High school diploma or GED

Experience:

• 3 years of heavy equipment experience using excavators, skid steers, front end loader, dozers, line equipment (crane, pullers, tensioners), trucks and trailers, and backhoes AND 1 year of experience working with explosives

OR

• An equivalent combination of appropriate training and experience which provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities

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) prior to hire
• Must have an attached State-issued Hazardous Materials endorsement or have the ability to obtain within 90 days of hire
• Current state-issued Tanker (N) endorsement or the ability to obtain within 120 days of hire
• Valid First Aid/CPR card within 90 days
• Crane operation card or ability to obtain within 30 days or hire

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
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, on-the-job training will be an intricate part of the blasting portion of this position; Complete DOT PHMSA 49 CFR Part 172 required hazardous materials employee training within 90 days; 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. Working a hitch schedule consisting of eight days on and six days off with the potential to switch to four ten-hour shifts at the foreman’s discretion. 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. The successful candidate is able to live anywhere across Central, Southern, or Eastern Idaho, but must be able to report to the Twin Falls Operations Center On-the-job training will be an intricate part of the blasting portion of this position. Attend and complete required Idaho Power training and safety courses.

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Competencies:

Adaptability, Building Customer Loyalty, Collaborating, Communication, Decision Making, Managing Work, 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.