Journeyman Network Technician
Journeyman Network Technician
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Job Description
Closes: July 13 2025
Salary: $62.82 to $69.73 per hour 4 step progression; Bargaining Unit
Installs commissions maintains and removes equipment cables and connections on the Avista production Networks. Examples of networkequipmentinclude but are not limited to; switches routers modems remote terminal units microwave wireless terminal serversWAN optimizers load balancers virtual private networksand time division multiplexing (TDM). Examples of cables include but are not limited to; fiber optic low voltage metallic and coaxial. Investigates and facilitates mitigation of radio frequency interference complaints. May work collaboratively with Engineering and other departments or employees to develop configure troubleshoot install and complete other related tasks on the Network Systems. Production and/or lab environment testing may be performed on network components. This is the lowest of a multi-step career ladder progression.
This position is instrumental in maintaining the reliability of systems used to ensure the safety of Avistas employees and customers. Therefore a positive safety culture is a primary focus for this position.
Requirements
Requires successful completion of a Network Technician apprenticeship or equivalent training and experience in the installation and maintenance of network equipment cables and connections. Requires Commercial Class A drivers license and Washington State Low Voltage Communication license or the ability to obtain within six (6) months of placement in classification. Must demonstrate work management skills and excellent communication skills in a cross-functional team environment. Must demonstrate analytical problem solving skills and be process oriented with a clear understanding of the value delivered by maintaining technology platforms up to the current standards. Other combinations of education/experience may be considered.
This classification is subject to the 25 mile and/or 30-minute residency requirement until such time as negotiated otherwise by the parties.
To Apply
We encourage you to apply as many of our positions have step progressions to account for an incoming employees various levels of knowledge skills and experience.
Complete an online application and attach your resume and cover letter to your profile. All documents must be attached to your application at the time of submitting your application for review. No documents can be attached after you click Submit.
Benefits
At Avista we believe our employees are essential. Through them we deliver value to our customers and the communities we serve. The physical mental and financial health and well-being of our employees and their families are important to us. We are committed to offering a comprehensive total rewards program comprised of an externally competitive internally equitable compensation structure and a benefits package that allows us to retain and attract a diverse engaged and skilled workforce. Our benefits package includes medical dental vision life and disability coverage retirement benefits incentive plans wellness resources time-off programs and much more. In addition to our total rewards program the Pacific Northwest offers abundant outdoor recreation four distinct seasons and all the amenities and activities an individual or family might be interested in. To learn more please visit our benefits website at screening requirements
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a drug test background check and motor vehicle records review.
This position is considered safety-sensitive under the Department of Transportation regulations 49 CFR Part 40 and may be subject to pre-employment drug and/or alcohol testing as well as other testing and training requirements as mandated by federal law.
Avistas Commitment to Equal Opportunity
Avista is a safe inclusive workplace for people of all backgrounds and we are committed to Equal Opportunity Employment. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race color religion national origin sex gender identity sexual orientation marital status age sensory mental or physical disability (unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification) Veteran status or any other classification protected by nondiscrimination laws.
Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you require any special accommodations to participate fully in our recruitment process. Avista will make reasonable accommodation to assist a qualified person with a disability in the job application interview process and to perform the essential functions of the job whenever possible where undue hardship would not be created for Avista. Please contact us at if you would like assistance.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
