Technician Apprentice Trainee

APPLICATION MATERIALS

Applicants are required to submit a combined cover letter and resume in one PDF document.

Your cover letter must address how your work history and/or education has prepared you to be a Technician Apprentice Trainee.

Incomplete materials will not be considered.

The position closes at 11:59 pm on September 9, 2025.

Interested parties are also invited to contact Human Resources at joblist@chelanpud.org to discuss the position.

CONTRACT RATE

1st 6 months - $41.25 per hour

Thereafter - $44.42 per hour

BENEFITS EPOA

In addition to competitive wages Chelan PUD employees also enjoy outstanding benefits which include zero cost employer funded medical, dental, and vision healthcare benefits, access to the employee assistance program, a VEBA health reimbursement account, and long-term care.

Washington state retirement PERS participation and optional 457 plan participation with an employer matching 401(a) plan.

Leave, life & disability benefits including paid leave starting at 21 days per calendar year up to 35 with tenure, 12 paid holidays per calendar year in 2025, paid jury duty, short-term disability & long-term disability, and basic life, AD&D, and optional voluntary life.

The work life benefits include optional flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care, educational assistance, various rewards and recognition programs and position specific stipends.

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JOB POSTING

Technician Apprentice Trainee

Overview

Learn about the education and preparation needed to become an apprentice. This position evaluates compatibility, desire, mechanical aptitude and potential learning abilities to be successful in the technician craft at the District. Provide labor support in accordance with District safety guidelines, policies and procedures while demonstrating the skills and abilities to become a Technician Apprentice. This position will report to the Central Maintenance Tech Shop Superintendent

Responsibilities

- Provide labor support for projects within the Technician work force and demonstrate aptitude and ability to become a Technician Apprentice.

- Perform installation, maintenance, and alignment with satisfactory completion of tasks under the supervision of a Superintendent, Technician, or Foreman Technician.

- Operate the technical tools and equipment used within the Tech Shop to successfully accomplish the work assigned.

- Maintain regular and predictable attendance: Perform related duties and responsibilities as required. Comply with District policies. Complete all required training. Maintain a working knowledge and comply with District safety procedures and specific safety requirements of this position, and those in accordance with applicable provisions of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) and Washington Administrative Code (WAC).

- As an essential function, drive a motorized vehicle while conducting business on behalf of the District.

Reports To

Superintendent - Tech Shop

Overtime exemption

Non-Exempt

Qualifications

Education

Equivalent experience (year for year) may substitute for required education.

- Two years college or technical school with an emphasis on mathematics, physics, computers, electronics, automation, or related field preferred.