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.

For more explanation of the district benefits please visit our benefits website .

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.

Experience

- Six (6) months work history demonstrating technical aptitude required.

- Demonstrated experience with electrical equipment or electronic components preferred

- Experience with industrial or utility control or automation preferred

Licenses and Certifications

- Valid Driver's License at hire and WA Driver's License within 30 days of hire

- CPR – Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation with Valid First Aid Card within 180 days

Skills and Abilities

A fully skilled incumbent will have the following knowledge skills & abilities:

- Knowledge of mathematical calculations, including algebra, and ability to perform these calculations.

- Requires the ability and desire to train through the apprenticeship program.

- Requires good interpersonal skills, ability to get along with others and ability to follow directions.

- Ability to problem solve under a variety of conditions

- To perform this job successfully, an individual is required to have knowledge of PeopleSoft Timekeeping/HR; Microsoft Outlook; Microsoft Excel; Microsoft Word; Maximo Asset Management; General Office Equipment; Power Equipment (drill, saber saw, reciprocating saw, grinder, etc.); Hand tools (screwdriver, wrench, pliers, soldering iron, etc.); electronics test equipment and vehicle operation.

- Must be proficient in reading, writing and speaking English.

Background Screening

Pursuant to the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) standards, Chelan County Public Utility District #1 conducts background screening of personnel who have access to the District's critical physical and/or cyber assets.

Drug Screening

This position is designated as safety-sensitive for the purposes of pre-employment testing for illegal drugs (other than marijuana) because the essential functions include operating motorized vehicle, heavy machinery, rotating or heavy equipment, or power machines or tools. For more information about the District’s testing policies, contact joblist@chelanpud.org

Physical Demands

- Sitting - Occasionally

- Standing - Frequently

- Walking - Frequently

- Lifting 1-10 lbs Floor-Waist - Occasionally

- Lifting 1-10 lbs Waist-Shoulders - Occasionally

- Lifting 1-10 lbs Above Shoulders - Occasionally

- Lifting 11-25 lbs Floor-Waist - Occasionally

- Lifting 11-25 lbs Waist-Shoulders - Occasionally

- Lifting 25 - 50 lbs Floor-Waist (copier paper) - Occasionally

- Climb Stairs - Frequently

- Twisting at Waist - Frequently

- Stooping/Bending - Frequently

- Reach Floor to Waist - Frequently

- Reach Waist to Shoulder - Frequently

- Reach Above Shoulder - Frequently

- Wrist/hand/fingers manipulation (keyboarding, mousing, etc.) - Regularly

- Repetitive Motions - Frequently

- Talking - Frequently

- Hearing - Frequently

- Visual - Near Acuity - Regularly

- Visual - Far Acuity - Regularly

- Visual - Depth Perception - Regularly

- Visual - Color Discrimination - Regularly

Working Conditions

- Exposure to Weather - Frequently

- Proximity to Moving Mechanical Parts - Frequently

- Exposure to Electricity - Frequently

- Noise Intensity Level: - Moderate

District Values

- Safety - Protect public and employee health and safety

- Stewardship - Acting on behalf of customer-owners, protecting public resources entrusted to us

- Trustworthy - Competence, integrity, respect

- Operational Excellence - High-quality innovative work execution

Equal Opportunity/ADA

Chelan PUD is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer (EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled). We value diversity at all levels of the organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected classifications as defined by law.

EEO Law Posters can be found on the main Careers (chelanpud.org) page in English and Spanish.

The job functions and physical requirements described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

A valid driver's license is required for this position (verified upon hire). A valid Washington State driver's license is required within 30 days of employment.

BACKGROUND SCREENING

Pursuant to the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) standards, Chelan County Public Utility District #1 conducts background screening of personnel who have access to the District's critical physical and/or cyber assets.

DISCLAIMER

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. This should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the workload.

EEO

Chelan PUD is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

We value diversity at all levels of the organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected classifications as defined by law.

EEO Law Posters can be found on the main Careers page in English and Spanish.

Chelan PUD will not be offering any work visa sponsorship for this role.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-I.35(c)

SAFETY-SENSITIVE POSITIONS

This position is designated as safety-sensitive for the purposes of pre-employment testing for illegal drugs (other than marijuana) because the essential functions include operating motorized vehicle, heavy machinery, rotating or heavy equipment, or power machines or tools. For more information about the District’s testing policies, contact joblist@chelanpud.org.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $41.25 per hour

Benefits:

- Flexible spending account

- Health insurance

- Health savings account

- Life insurance

- On-the-job training

- Paid time off

- Retirement plan

- Vision insurance

Work Location: In person