Hydro Maintenance Assistant I-IV

Grant County Public Utility District; Mattawa (WA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated individual to join their team at a hydroelectric project. The role involves performing semi-skilled maintenance and manual labor, assisting skilled trades personnel, and ensuring the smooth operation of various hydro facilities. Candidates should be prepared to work in diverse conditions, operate equipment, and contribute to environmental studies. This position offers an opportunity to develop valuable skills in a supportive team environment while making a significant impact on local wildlife and energy operations.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Valid Washington State Driver’s License required.

Responsibilities

• Perform semi-skilled maintenance and manual labor at hydro facilities.
• Operate equipment and provide janitorial services as needed.

Skills

Manual Labor

Teamwork

Driving Skills

Asbestos Abatement Certification

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Boom Trucks

Hand Tools

Vacuum Cleaners

Floor Buffers

Shovels

Lawn Mowers

Job description

Priest Rapids Dam
29086 Highway 243 S
Mattawa, WA 99349, USA

Description

Closing Date to Apply: May 12, 2025

Wage:$19.59 - $36.26 hourly.

Shift:Monday-Thursday 6:00am - 4:30pm

Number of positions:1

Benefits: This link below will provide you with Grant PUD’s benefit that may be available if hired. Different employee types are eligible for different benefits.

A pre-employment background check will be administered as part of the hiring process.

Basic Function

An employee in this position performs semi-skilled maintenance, manual and general labor under the direction of power plant operations, foremen, journeymen, and supervisors in the various Hydro facilities. This position may be required to pass a CIP Security Background Check.

• Assignments will include manual labor associated with Fish and Wildlife studies, such as gate well dipping, transportation, guidance net, diversion screens and other bypass experiments.
• With appropriate training, incumbents use hand tools to assist skilled trades personnel in dismantling, repair, cleaning and maintenance of equipment and perform other duties as required. May operate boom trucks up to 15 ton (for non-power block functions), gate well fish collection, pickups, work boats, flatbeds, forklifts, or other small equipment.
• They provide janitorial services to the various power plants, building structures and offices of the Hydro facilities.
• Duties include transporting mail, materials and/or personnel within the Project, moving furniture and equipment, cleaning parts, sweeping floors and sidewalks, shoveling snow, cutting grass, pruning shrubs and trees, digging ditches, performing minor maintenance on fisheries related equipment, but not welding or electrical work.
• Incumbents use brooms, brushes, vacuum cleaners, window washers, floor buffers and scrubbers, shovels, axes, hoes, and lawn mowers as needed at Hydro sites and in Hydro facilities.
• This classification requires the development of a general knowledge of the electrical and mechanical operations of a hydroelectric project, including its various machinery and equipment. The work may involve driving various District vehicles.

Education

• High school diploma or GED from accredited institution.

Experience

• Valid Washington State Driver’s License. Commercial driver’s license may be required.

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Able to operate a ¾ ton pickup truck.
• Able to take and pass a Commercial Driver’s License test, if required.
• Seasonal or temporary positions must obtain a CDL before progressing to steps III and IV.
• Demonstrated ability to work safely in a team environment.
• Able to operate boom trucks up to 15 ton.
• May be asked to become Asbestos Abatement Certified; once certified may be required to assist journeymen during Asbestos Abatement job assignments.
• HMAs at step IV may be assigned to do engraving/sign-making. Work assignments will be made based on engraving knowledge and experience.
• Ability to work independently, be self-motivated, and exercise sound judgment.

Physical Requirements

• Must be mentally and physically fit for duty.
• Able to lift 80 pounds.
• Willing to work off of a ladder or scaffolding and in confined areas.
• Willingness to perform activities at unprotected heights of less than 10 feet.
• Willing to work in high noise/vibration areas.
• Work in confined spaces or areas that restrict movement.
• Work in close proximity of rotating and high voltage equipment.
• Ability to work in extreme heat or cold, both inside and outside the power plant.
• Ability to reach above the shoulder level.
• Ability to differentiate colors and utilize senses (sight, hearing, touch, feel, and smell).
• Ability to ascend/descend stairs and ladders.
• Use computers and write legibly.

*For a full list of requirements, the applicant/incumbent should refer to the Physical Capacity Evaluation (PCE).

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions for this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas.

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