Journeyman Communications Technician

Pacific Power; Yakima (WA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k with match

Life insurance

Tuition Assistance

Mass Transit Pass

Pet insurance

Job summary

PacifiCorp is seeking a Journeyman Communications Technician to maintain and certify a wide range of communication systems at our Yakima, WA location. The role includes installing, testing, and certifying voice, data, PBX, microwave, SCADA, and related equipment.

The candidate will work on-site, often independently, with potential supervision of an Assistant Communications Technician. A valid FCC general radio telephone license or equivalent is required within six months.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• FCC general radio telephone license or equivalent within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Maintains PacifiCorp communication systems including voice, data, PBX, microwave, land mobile radio, SCADA, and fiber optics equipment.
• Installs, tests, and certifies the listed equipment.
• Often works independently but may be assigned to work with a Lead or Senior Technician; may direct an Assistant Communications Technician.
• Responsible for vehicles, tools and materials supplied by the Company for use in this position.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

POWER YOUR GREATNESS! PacifiCorp is seeking customer-centric candidates to grow and sustain our commitment to a culture of customer service excellence, environmental sustainability, inclusion & belonging.

Date: Nov 2, 2026

Location: YAKIMA, WA, US, 98901

Company: PacifiCorp

POWER YOUR GREATNESS! PacifiCorp is seeking customer-centric candidates to grow and sustain our commitment to a culture of customer service excellence, environmental sustainability, inclusion & belonging.

Responsibilities

A Journeyman Communications Technician will be responsible for maintaining PacifiCorp Communication systems; including but not limited to Voice and Data communication systems, Telephone systems, PBX's, Microwave radio systems, Land Mobile Radio systems, SCADA systems, Power Line Carrier equipment, Chart recorders, Telemetry, Fiber Optics/Lightwave and associated switching or termination equipment. The Communication Technician will also be responsible for installing, testing and certifying any or all of the above listed equipment. They usually work independent work assignments, but may be assigned to work with a Lead Communications Technician or Senior Communications Technician and other company personnel as needed. When assigned, this person will direct the work of an Assistant Communications Technician. The Communication Technician is responsible for vehicles, tools and materials supplied by the Company for use in this position. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without an accommodation.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• Selected Candidate needs to currently have, or be able to obtain within 6 months, a FCC general radio telephone license or equivalent.

Benefits

At PacifiCorp, we understand that living a healthy lifestyle isn’t just about your physical health - your mental, financial, and social wellbeing also play an important role. That’s why we offer a wide range of benefits designed to help you live a more balanced lifestyle

Our Benefits Include

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k with match fixed contributions, including a Roth and saving option. For union employees, matching contributions vary by union. For nonunion, PacifiCorp makes a fixed contribution equal to 4% of your eligible pay each year for new hires. In addition, PacifiCorp matches 100% of the first 6% you contribute.
• Life insurance
• Additional voluntary benefits, including pet insurance
• Tuition Assistance
• Mass Transit Pass for employees in our Portland and Salt Lake City Offices.

Work Life Balance

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) - Time off varies by employee type (Union or Non-Union)
• Paid short-term disability leave and long-term disability insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Employee Assistance Program supporting mental and emotional wellbeing

For more information, please visit: https://careers.pacificorp.com/content/New-Benefits-Page/?locale=en_US

Additional Information

Primary Location: Yakima, Washington (100% Onsite)

Department: Power Delivery

Schedule: M-F 0800-1630

Personnel Subarea: IBEW Local 125

Hiring Range: $68.89 per hour

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

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.

Nearest Major Market: Seattle

Nearest Secondary Market: Yakima

Career Segment: Power Systems, Electrical, Technician, Energy, Engineering, Technology