Underground Laborer - Temporary

Idaho Power Company; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Idaho Power is seeking a temporary Utility Laborer to join its Customer Operations team in Boise, Idaho. The role involves manual work on utility projects and requires a high school diploma, physical labor experience, and a valid driver's license. Competitive pay and benefits are offered, along with the opportunity for relocation assistance.

Benefits

401k employer-match

Pension plan

Relocation assistance

Qualifications

• 1 year of general work experience that includes physical labor and utility experience.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Perform construction, maintenance or other manual work on de-energized distribution lines.
• Respond to emergencies in excess of normal working hours.

Skills

Construction methods

Interpersonal communications

Basic arithmetic calculations

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Dump trucks

Mini-excavator

Backhoes

Skid steers

Job description

Underground Laborer - Temporary page is loaded

Underground Laborer - Temporary

Apply locations Boise, ID time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id R0004298

**If you are a current Idaho Power employee, please apply through the Employee Portal .

Application Deadline:

05/27/2025 at 11:59 pm Mountain Time

# of Positions:

1

Job Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Job End Date:

07/10/2026

Exemption Status:

Non-Exempt

Pay Range:

28.72 - 34.58 Hourly

Minimum Age Requirement:

Job Description:

Idaho Power — located in vibrant Boise, Idaho — is looking for a temporary Utility Laborer to join our Customer Operations team. 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 safely provide our customers with the reliable, affordable, clean energy they depend on. Relocation assistance may also be provided to the successful candidate.

What does a Utility Laborer do for us?

They perform construction, maintenance or other manual work on de-energized distribution and transmission lines, underground projects or at Idaho Power facilities.

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.

A COMPETITIVE CANDIDATE WILL HAVE

Knowledge of:

• Construction methods, materials, standards, and equipment
• The purpose of commonly encountered materials, parts, and equipment used in line construction or other utility projects

Preferred:

• Safely load, unload, drive, and operate dump trucks, hauling equipment such as mini-excavator, backhoes, and skid steers

Skills in:

• Basic use of personal computers
• Interpersonal communications

Ability to:

• Perform basic arithmetic calculations
• Maintain effective working relationships with other members of a work team
• Maintain neat, accurate, and legible records
• Respond to emergencies in excess of normal working hours
• Work overtime at the discretion of the supervisor
• Stand call as required by management

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education:

• High school diploma or GED

Experience:

• 1 year of general work experience that includes physical labor and utility experience

OR

• An equivalent combination of appropriate training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities

Preferred:

• 3 years of general work experience that includes physical labor and utility experience

OR

• An equivalent combination of appropriate training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities

Licenses & Certifications:

• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record based on driving requirements for the position
• Department of Transportation (DOT) medical card
• Must have a current DOT FMCSA 49 CFR Part 383 Class A commercial driver’s license (CDL) or ability to attain within 90 days of hire
• Capable of acquiring an attached state-issued hazardous materials endorsement, double-triple endorsement, and/or tanker endorsement

Preferred:

• Valid Class A commercial driver’s license (CDL)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
This position involves maintenance and repair of transformers at ground level and vault. This can require up to 150 lbs. push/pull activities, lifts up to 50 lbs., frequent kneeling, standing and crouching and may require climbing into the vault occasionally. Mechanical and hand tools are used to dig holes up to 14 feet. Other activities required are loading and unloading ATV’s using a ramp, attaching wire, using handlines, hoists, and other types of heavy rigging. This position may require hiking/carrying tools up to several miles per day, occasional digging and frequent above shoulder work include running hand lines to assist line crews. Data entry is also required to input all field work into record keeping software when performing role on a construction or demand line crew. Job placement is contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment physical evaluation such as a Department of Transportation (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. Questions regarding job requirements or accommodation requests should be directed to Human Resources.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Complete DOT PHMSA 49 CFR Part 172 required hazardous materials employee training if a CDL with attached Hazardous Materials endorsement is required for the position. May be required to complete a field skills assessment at time of interview; additional safety related training may be required. Projects may include as much as a six-month assignment away from base location. Complete other required Company and safety training. Must abide by Idaho Power Company's safety rules and regulations.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Successful candidate will be required to work non-traditional hours, including daytime or evenings, weekdays, and/or weekends. Travel with overnight stays and work hitches away from headquarters.

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.

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Competencies:

Adaptability, Applied Learning, Building Customer Loyalty, Collaborating, Communication, Decision Making, Initiating Action, Managing Work, Quality Orientation, Safety Focus

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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 reliable, affordable, clean energy to customers in southern Idaho and eastern Oregon.

Our nearly 2,000 employees serve more than 600,000 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.