Job Description

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

Application Deadline:

04/09/2026 at 11:59 pm Mountain Time

# of Positions:

1

Job Type:

Regular

Job End Date:

Exemption Status:

Non-Exempt

Pay Range:

$41.54 - $62.53

Minimum Age Requirement:

Idaho Power — located in vibrant Payette, Idaho — is looking for a Station Apparatus Technician Apprentice or Journeyman to join our Western Apparatus 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 safe, reliable, affordable energy they depend on.

What does a Station Apparatus Technician Apprentice or Journeyman do for us?

Under supervision, they work in a team environment or independently to operate, maintain, test, commission, troubleshoot, install, and repair stations apparatus to Idaho Power, regulatory, and utility standards. They work with others to ensure efficient operations and that Idaho Power facilities are protected from threats and secure to the public, while maintaining integrity of the power grid. They work with engineering teams to monitor devices for correct operation and appropriate settings.

A journeyman will also provide technical expertise and support for bulk electric system and regionalized dispatch for emergency power restoration, during and after regular business hours. They plan, schedule, and manage daily work activities and duties.

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:

• OSHA 1910.269
• chemicals and hazards (chemical safety)
• Safe work practices, pole top and bucket truck rescue, confined space entry and rescue, rigging and fall protection, grounding, and R6 table
• Electricity/electronics, machinist/mechanical, compressed gas handling (N2, H2, CO2, SF6) and gas laws, hydraulics, pneumatics, and three phase power theory
• Algebra and trigonometry
• Utility system business practices and substation construction
• Substation operation and maintenance techniques/philosophy
• Electrical, mechanical, and structural schematics
• Hand and power tool operation
• Oil processing and SF6 equipment
• Heavy equipment
• Power transformers, load tap changers, potential and current transformers
• LV, HV, and EHV power circuit breakers, metalclad switchgear, circuit switchers, disconnect and air break switches, synchronous condensers, series and shunt capacitors, and AC & DC controls
• Batteries, protection equipment including electromechanical and microprocessor-based relays and equipment, calibration of transducers
• Testing methods, company regulations, and policies
• Regional and company system single lines

Skills in:

• Organizing and managing time
• Maintaining interpersonal and business relationships
• Working well with employees from all areas of the company
• Troubleshooting
• Oral and written communication
• Computer operation (word processing, spreadsheet, databases, test equipment programs, apparatus server, email)
• Working in proximity to energized circuits
• The use of tools and application of techniques used to test, operate, and maintain mechanical and electrical equipment
• English grammar for writing of technical reports

Ability to:

• Take clearances and perform switching
• Operate heavy equipment
• Operate and maintain substation apparatus
• Handle hazardous materials such as PCB contaminated oil, battery acid, and SF6 gas
• Test, maintain station transducers, meters, and alarms
• Maintain station equipment maintenance data bases
• Read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings
• Use good judgment in making critical system operating decisions
• Meet project deadlines
• Travel daily in region
• Work on call duty
• Resolve conflicts
• Be self-motivated and flexible
• Work independently and establish positive working relationships with other team members

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Station Apparatus Technician Apprentice

Education:

• High school diploma or GED

AND

• Associates or vocational degree in electronics or a mechanical maintenance discipline

OR

• State recognized Journeyman Electrician License

OR

• Completion of a related formal apprenticeship training program recognized by the Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship

OR

• An equivalent combination of education and work experience, or military training

Experience:

• 2 or more years of experience in an electrical, mechanical, maintenance, operation, or construction fields

Licenses & Certifications:

• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record based on driving requirements for the position
• Department of Transportation (DOT) medical card prior to hire
• Must have a current DOT FMCSA 49 CFR Part 383 Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with an attached State-issued tanker endorsement, or have the ability to attain within 120 days of hire
• Must obtain First Aid/CPR card within 90 days of hire

Station Apparatus Technician

Education:

• High school diploma or GED

AND

• Associates or vocational degree in electronics or a mechanical maintenance discipline

OR

• State recognized Journeyman Electrician License

OR

• Completion of a related formal apprenticeship training program recognized by the Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship

OR

• An equivalent combination of education and work experience, or military training

Experience:

• 5 or more years of experience in an electrical, mechanical, maintenance, operation, or construction field, including at least 3 years of substation experience

Licenses & Certifications:

• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record based on driving requirements for the position
• DOT medical card prior to hire
• Must have a current DOT FMCSA 49 CFR Part 383 Class A CDL with an attached State-issued tanker endorsement or have the ability to attain within 120 days of hire
• Must obtain First Aid/CPR card within 90 days of hire

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
This position requires lifting/carrying of up to 78 lbs. and pushing/pulling/rolling/manipulating 140 lbs. bottles of nitrogen, hydrogen, and SF6 occasionally. Pushing of up to 110 lbs. force and pulling of up to 140 lbs. force is required occasionally to open/close disconnects, fuses, and air breaks. Reaching up to shoulder level is performed frequently and shoulder level/above/overhead occasionally with/without a loaded hot stick up to 35 lbs. Kneeling is required frequently at times and crouching, stooping/bending, and crawling occasionally in working in enclosed spaces such as breaker tanks. Climbing of ladders and onto transformers is performed as well as sustained reaching while working from elevated lifts occasionally. Driving is performed frequently of up to 200 miles. Standing/walking is performed continuously for up to 7,000-8,000 steps (4 miles). Job placement is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment physical evaluation for the Department of Transportation (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. Completion of the following required IPC training: PPE, Bucket Rescue, Job Site Protection, Lockout/Tagout, Hazard Communication, Confined Enclosed/Space, Distribution System Protection, Distribution Transformers, and Below the Hook Rigging Devices. Apprentices need to immediately enroll in the Stations Technician Apprenticeship Program. Complete required Idaho Power training (including safety) within 60 days, and as scheduled thereafter. Additional job and safety related training may be required.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Station Apparatus Technician Apprentices work under supervision, are embedded in Idaho Power regional areas, and must live within regionally established distances from operations centers. Apprentices may be required to participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation with leader approval and often travel inside and outside Idaho Power’s service territory, including interstate at times. Apprentices work in various conditions, including confined spaces, heights of up to 80 feet, and inclement weather.

Station Apparatus Technicians are primarily self-directed positions that are embedded in Idaho Power regional areas and must live within regionally established distances from operations centers. Technicians are required to participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation and often travel inside and outside Idaho Power’s service territory, including interstate at times. Technicians work in various conditions, including confined spaces, heights of up to 80 feet, and inclement weather.

Competencies:

Adaptability, Applied Learning, Communication, Decision Making, Safety Focus, Work Standards

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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.