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Spokane District $20,000 retention payment will be provided to internal/external candidates following two-years of continuous service in the District or when evidence is provided demonstrating purchase of a regular residency within District during the first two-years of continuous service.
This classification is subject to the 25 mile and/or 30 minute residency requirement until such time as negotiated otherwise by the parties.
Closes: Open Until Filled Salary: $59.30-65.83; 3 step/4 year progression; Union; $20,000 Retention Bonus
To verify correct connections of newly installed circuits in generating stations and substations and reports errors. To test generating equipment, measuring instruments and other components of the electrical system for proper operation and makes or suggests corrections where necessary. This position is the highest of a multistep progression from Apprentice P/C Meter Technician-1 to Journeyman P/C Meter Technician I and is expected to know all aspects of Journeyman P/C Meter Technician duties for the Company. Lower steps in this classification are expected to progress into all aspects of these duties.
Requires Journeyman Level experience as P/C Meter Technician I, communication skills, basic and advanced electricity courses, basic electronics, and decision-making skills. Advanced electronics helpful. Requires valid driver's license, first aid certification and CPR competency. Other combinations of education/ experience may be considered.
Pre-employment screening requirements Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a drug test, background check and motor vehicle records review.
This position is considered safety-sensitive under the Department of Transportation regulations 49 CFR Part 40 and may be subject to pre-employment drug and/or alcohol testing as well as other testing and training requirements as mandated by federal law.
