Communications Tech Assistant - Local 127 (Casper,WY) - Req# 112395 at PacifiCorp in Casper, Wyoming

Job Description:

Communications Tech Assistant - Local 127 (Casper,WY) - Req# 112395
Date: Jan 9, 2025
Location: CASPER, WY, US, 82601
Company: PacifiCorp

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PacifiCorp is seeking customer-centric candidates to grow and sustain our commitment to a culture of customer service excellence, environmental sustainability and diversity, equity and inclusion.

Responsibilities

The Communications Tech Assistant will enter an intensive two-year training program and will be trained to operate and maintain PacifiCorp's communication systems including but not limited to the following equipment; voice and data communication systems, telephone systems, digital microwave radio and multiplex systems, land mobile radio systems, SCADA systems, power line carrier equipment, telemetry, tone relaying, fiber optics/lightwave nodes and cable, and associated switching and termination equipment. The successful candidate will be required to drive a commercial motor vehicle and will usually be assigned to work with other Communication/Electronic Technicians on work assignments during the training period. Off-road travel in extreme weather conditions may be required. Upon graduation from this program, the successful candidate will be responsible for installing, testing, maintaining, and troubleshooting any or all of the above listed equipment and must be able to do so under stressful and time critical conditions. The successful candidate must be available for after-hours callouts as required. The successful candidate will also be responsible for vehicles, tools and materials supplied by the company for use in this position.

Requirements

• Two-year College or technical degree in Electronics or Completion of an industry-wide recognized electronic correspondence course of study, or equivalent experience (military, etc.)
• Have computer skills and be proficient with Microsoft Windows, Internet browsers and Excel
• Must pass PacifiCorp's' Electronic Technician Trainee pool exam.
• Must have a valid driver's license, have a good driving record, and be qualified to operate a commercial motor vehicle (CMV).

Preferences

• Advanced computer skills
• Previous experience as an electronic or communications technician in a utility environment
• Winter survival and snow cat training
• FCC General Radio Telephone License (GROL)

Additional Information

Req Id: 112395
Company Code: PacifiCorp
Primary Location: CASPER
Department: Power Delivery
Schedule: Full-time
Personnel Subarea: Non-Exempt
Hiring Range: $54.64

Benefits: Health care, retirement, paid time off, tuition assistance, paid short-term and long-term disability, paid bereavement leave. For more information, please visit: https://careers.pacificorp.com/content/New-Benefits-Page/?locale=en_US

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without an accommodation.

At PacifiCorp, we celebrate diversity, equity and inclusion. PacifiCorp is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.

Unless otherwise required by law, all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening including for marijuana. While marijuana is legal in several states, including Oregon, a positive test for positions in Oregon may disqualify a candidate. The company complies with the laws of Washington and California and only obtains and considers positive tests for marijuana in safety-sensitive positions or those covered by U.S. Department of Transportation regulations.

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