Hydro Operator Cedar Falls Hydro Plant (Menomonie, WI)

Cedar Falls, IA - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 28 - 45

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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We anticipate the need for one or more Apprentice Hydro Operator(s) at our Cedar Falls and Menomonie Hydro Plants in Menomonie WI. The minimum starting (Step 1 60%) rate of pay for this position is $28.56hourly (2025 rate). (The base Journeyman rate is $47.60hourly.) The position will be posted for 15 Working Days from January 8 2026 to January 29 2026. Candidate skills and qualifications will be evaluated and in conformity to union contract appropriate step placement will be offered to a successful candidate.

Pay may also be adjusted in conformity with union contract but in no case will it be less than the negotiated step minimum. Minimum apprentice pay levels as a percentage of base Journeyman Hydro Operator pay:

Step 1: 60%

Step 2: 65%

Step 3: 70%

Step 4: 75%

Step 5: 80%

Step 6: 85%

Step 7: 90%

Step 8: 95%

Summary

The duties of this position will primarily be at the Cedar Falls and Menomonie Hydro Plants in Menomonie WI. Periodic operation inspections and maintenance activities at other plants and reservoirs will be required. The position will be filled either as a Journeyman or as an Apprentice based on the successful candidates qualifications.

The company reserves the right to move employee during his/her apprenticeship program and within 12 months of attaining journeyman status.

High School graduate or equivalent.
Additional education such as a technical vocational or Associates degree in hydraulics mechanics or electrical related field is desired.
Mechanical or electrical experience in an industrial setting is desired.
Hydro or power plant experience is desired.
Must successfully pass the EEl Plant Personnel Test.
Commitment to successful participation and advancement in apprenticeship program.
Must reside within 20 mi of the Cedar Falls Hydro Plant within the first 6 months of hire.

Preferred

Meet driver qualification requirements as specified in FMCSR parts 382 and 391 and possess a valid Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Class A.
CDL holders are subject to D.O.T. random drug and alcohol testing program.

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Bargaining

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $28.56 to $45.87 per hour

This position is eligible for the following benefits: Medical/Pharmacy Plan Dental Vision Life Insurance Dependent Care Reimbursement Account Health Care Reimbursement Account Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan) Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA) Short-term disability (STD) Long-term disability (LTD) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan) Tuition reimbursement Transit programs Employee recognition program Pension 401(k) plan Vacation Holidays Additional days off Sick Time Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO)

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Deadline to Apply: 01/29/26

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