Fish Transporter/Hydro Utility Worker

POWER YOUR GREATNESS!

PacifiCorp is seeking customer-centric candidates to grow and sustain our commitment to a culture of customer service excellence, environmental sustainability, inclusion & belonging.

IBEW Local 125 Bid Board

Bid 114752-040.   Posted 06/29/2026.   Will close 07/06/2026.  

Shift:   Days, 7-3:30, Rotating for 7-day coverage

Location: Merwin Hydro

Position awarded in accordance with collective bargaining agreement.

Responsibilities

• Operates a fish transport truck
• Performs general power plant, waterway, and substation maintenance work
• Operates and drives all equipment, not classified as heavy equipment at the Hydro Plants.  - --- Operates a tugboat for the purpose of removing log debris on the reservoirs, and positioning log booms and bouys
• Operates loaders of ¾ yard capacity or less
• As a state certified applicator, applies herbicides and pesticides
• Performs non-licensed electrical work such as replacement of light switches and heater elements
• Uses chain saw for tree removal
• Assists Hydro Mechanics in unit repairs, to include overhauls, large and small maintenance, and crane inspections
• Works as a Hydro Utility Worker when not operating a fish transport truck
   

Requirements

• High School Diploma and one year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• CDL with tanker endorsement or ability to obtain CDL with tanker endorsement within six month of hire date, via PacifiCorp provided training.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. 
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Mechanical understanding of bearings, lubrication, hydraulics, and moving machinery.

Benefits

At PacifiCorp, we understand that living a healthy lifestyle isn’t just about your physical health — your mental, financial, and social wellbeing also play an important role. That’s why we offer a wide range of benefits designed to help you live a more balanced lifestyle

Our benefits include: 

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k with match fixed contributions, including a Roth and saving option. For union employees, matching contributions vary by union. For nonunion, PacifiCorp makes a fixed contribution equal to 4% of your eligible pay each year for new hires. In addition, PacifiCorp matches 100% of the first 6% you contribute. 
• Life insurance
• Additional voluntary benefits, including pet insurance
• Tuition Assistance
• Mass Transit Pass for employees in our Portland and Salt Lake City Offices.

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Work Life Balance

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) - Time off varies by employee type (Union or Non-Union)Paid short-term disability leave and long-term disability insurance

• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Bereavement Leave 
• Employee Assistance Program supporting mental and emotional wellbeing

Additional Information

Req Id: 114752 
Company Code: PacifiCorp  #PM25  
Primary Location: Ariel, Washington (100% Onsite)
Department: Power Supply 
Schedule: Full-Time 
Personnel Subarea: IBEW Local 125
Hiring Range: $37.30 per hour 

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without an accommodation.

PacifiCorp is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.

Unless otherwise required by law, all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening including for marijuana. While marijuana is legal in several states, including Oregon, a positive test for positions in Oregon may disqualify a candidate. The company complies with the laws of Washington and California and only obtains and considers positive tests for marijuana in safety-sensitive positions or those covered by U.S. Department of Transportation regulations.