Pre-Apprentice Generation Specialist - Temporary

Idaho Power Company; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Idaho Power Company seeks three Pre-Apprentice Generation Specialists for our Hagerman plant maintenance crew. This temporary assignment offers exposure to generation operations and hands-on maintenance in a critical utility environment.

You will gain experience across electrical theory, mechanical work, and safety procedures while preparing for potential full-time opportunities. The role includes duties and evaluations to assess readiness for advancement.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED.
• Associates degree or vocational certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Generation Specialists in operating and maintaining power facilities and equipment.
• Complete preventive and corrective maintenance on plant, buildings, and related assets.
• Demonstrate aptitude for promotion to Apprentice Generation Specialist.

Skills

Power plant ops

Heavy equipment maintenance

Welding & fabrication

Computer systems use

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates degree or vocational cert

Job description

Application Deadline: 09/20/2026 at 11:59 pm Mountain Time. # of Positions: 3. Job Type: Temporary (Fixed Term). Job End Date: 10/27/2028. Exemption Status: Non-Exempt. Pay Range: $32.02 - $38.56.

Minimum Age Requirement: 18 years.

Job Description

Idaho Power — located in Hagerman, Idaho — is looking for three, temporary Pre-Apprentice Generation Specialists to join our Hagerman plant maintenance crew. It’s an exciting time to work for Idaho Power. Our work plays a critical role in communities we serve across Idaho and Oregon, and we’re working hard to provide our customers with the safe, reliable, affordable energy they depend on.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist Generation Specialists in performing the necessary operating and maintenance functions essential for the safe and efficient operation of the area, plant, and facilities.
• Complete assigned tasks, including preventive and corrective maintenance on the power facilities, buildings, hatcheries, roads, parks, and other associated equipment as well as completing necessary upgrades.
• Demonstrate the aptitude to be promoted to an Apprentice Generation Specialist position.

Pre-Apprentices will be eligible to bid full-time, regular Apprentice Generation Specialist positions as they become available. If unsuccessful in obtaining an Apprentice position within 24 months of hire, they will be released from employment. Aptitude will be demonstrated through on-the-job evaluations, a skills assessment and performance evaluations. If aptitude is not sufficiently demonstrated, termination of employment will occur.

Knowledge of

• Basic electrical theory and the function, operation, troubleshooting, and repair of complex equipment through use of drawings and instructional manuals.
• Basic math including geometry, trigonometry, and algebra.

Skills in

• Operation and/or maintenance of power plants.
• Inspection and maintenance of heavy equipment.
• Basic welding and fabrication.
• Operation of computer systems, software, and programs.

Ability to

• Maintain a high level of productivity.
• Work with a high degree of accountability.
• Demonstrate good judgement and initiative in resolving work problems.
• Perform heavy manual labor in adverse conditions.
• Communicate effectively.
• Establish positive working relationships in a team-based environment.
• Resolve conflict.
• Respond to emergencies in excess of normal working hours.
• Perform other duties/tasks as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Education: High school diploma or GED.

Preferred: Associates degree or vocational certification in related area.

Experience: 1 year of demonstrated in mechanical, maintenance, or construction field with at least 6 months of direct experience in electrical, generation, power plants, mechanical, hydraulic, or welding that provides the desired knowledge, skills, and abilities OR An equivalent combination of education, work experience, or military training.

Licenses & Certifications: Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record based on driving requirements for the position. A valid Department of Transportation (DOT) Medical Card or ability to obtain prior to hire.

Physical Requirements: This job will require occasional, physically strenuous work for long periods of time and in adverse conditions. Job requires the ability to bend, stoop, squat, crouch, crawl, climb into and out of vehicles, twist, kneel, balance and reach, and climb multiple flights of stairs. Occasionally lifting items weighing 75 lbs. shoulder height and above; occasionally lifting items weighing up to 100 lbs. waist high and knee high. Occasionally using exertional force up to 50 lbs. to push/pull cable, etc.; Occasionally carrying items weighing up to 100 lbs. with two hands and occasionally carrying items weighing up to 75 lbs. with one hand. Requires the ability to operate a vehicle. Must be able to grasp and hold simple hand tools and testing equipment and use fine motor skills to use a computer keyboard, test equipment, and replace parts. Job placement is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment physical evaluation, the DOT medical certificate exam. The above is a summary of the primary essential functions of the position. This job may require the performance of additional tasks assigned by company leaders or management.

Additional Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.

Additional Information

Job requires the employee to obtain and wear approved safety footwear and FR clothing. Requires working from heights to operate and perform work from elevated positions up to 300 feet which may include work from ladders, elevated platforms, or open hatches/holes/cavities and the ability to work from confined spaces. Must be willing to perform work in inclement weather, extreme heat, and/or cold conditions. Temporary employees are eligible to apply for internal job postings. Internal, regular employees who are successful candidates will be placed as regular employees in a Temporary Duty Assignment job classification. In order for your current position to be held for your return, qualified employees must have supervisory approval to participate and have been in their current position for at least six months.

Competencies

• Adaptability
• Building Customer Loyalty
• Collaborating
• Communication
• Continuous Learning
• Planning and Organizing
• Safety Focus
• Work Standards

Need Assistance Completing Your Application?

Please contact our Recruiting Office if you have questions, require assistance or accommodation while applying for employment with Idaho Power Company.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Idaho Power is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We're 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.

About Us

With 17 hydroelectric power plants along the Snake River and its tributaries, Idaho Power is proud to provide safe, reliable, and affordable energy to customers in southern Idaho and eastern Oregon. Our nearly 2,200 employees serve more than 650,000 customers in a service area spanning an estimated 24,000 square miles. They live, work, and play in some of the most beautiful and rugged landscapes in the West. We’re working hard to keep our communities safe, connected, and thriving. We hope you’ll join us.

Contact Information

Phone: [phone] Email: [e-mail] Idaho Power Company Recruiting Office P.O. Box 70 Boise, ID 83707