Resource Technician I Seasonal

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Idaho Power located in Kuna Idaho is looking for two Resource Technician Is to join our Swan Falls Park team. Its an exciting time to work for Idaho Power. Our work plays a critical role in communities we serve across Idaho and Oregon and were working hard to safely provide our customers with the safe reliable affordable energy they depend on.

What does a Resources Technician I do for us

The primary objective of this position is to assist in implementing hydroelectric project license compliance tasks gathering and entering data operating maintaining and repairing park infrastructure and equipment and providing customer service to visitors on company-owned lands and facilities under supervision. Resource Technician I responsibilities include maintaining parks and campgrounds providing documentation as requested for project activities conducted and processing data to database(s).

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.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Knowledge of:

• Irrigation methods including pressurized and flood systems
• Operation and maintenance of equipment related to landscape maintenance
• Weed control methods
• Basic use and operation of equipment relevant to specific additional job duties

Preferred:

• Lawn mower string trimmer herbicide sprayer UTV

Skills in:

• Use and operation of equipment necessary for the safe completion of specific additional job duties
• Horticultural or agricultural operations mechanical and basic electrical skills basic carpentry
• Operation of ATVs jet boats and heavy equipment

Preferred:

• Function as a competent team member in field activities

Ability to:

• Perform physically demanding labor for extended periods of time
• Work in teams and work with minimal direct supervision for limited periods of time
• Positively and consistently represent Idaho Power Company during interactions with the public agency personnel
• Function as a team member in field activities
• Work weekends and holidays

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education:

• High school diploma or GED or ability to obtain within 3 months

Preferred:

• Associates Degree in relevant discipline such as agriculture natural resources or trade craft

Experience:

• 3 months of directly related experience

Preferred:

• 3 years of applicable experience

Licenses & Certifications:

• Valid drivers license with an acceptable driving record based on driving requirements for the position
• Ability to obtain licenses or necessary certifications to complete specific additional job duties

Preferred:

• Demonstrated experience and ability to operate vehicles pulling trailers and/or other equipment relevant to specific additional job duties
• Licenses and certifications necessary to complete additional specific job duties (e.g. Idaho or Oregon pesticide applicators license)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
This position will sit/stand/walk on a frequent to constant basis. Lifting of up to 86 lbs. to waist height lifting up to 40 lbs. to shoulder height and lifting up to 10 lbs. overhead is required occasionally. Pushing and pulling up to 60 lbs. is performed occasionally. Stooping/bending squatting crouching and twisting is performed occasionally and kneeling and reaching activities are performed frequently with lawn care sprinkler repair cleaning restroom units and camp site/park maintenance.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Must be 18 years old.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Ability to work flexible schedule including weekends and some holidays. Travel across Idaho Power service territory with occasional overnight stays.

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Were 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.