Electronic Technician Trainee

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Date:
Jan 1, 2026

Location:
SALT LAKE CITY, UT, US, 84104

Company:
PacifiCorp

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 and belonging.

Responsibilities
As an Electronic Technician Trainee, you will be trained to install, test, certify, and maintain PacifiCorp communications systems including but not limited to the following voice and data communication systems; telephone systems, analog and digital microwave radio systems, land mobile radio systems, SCADA and MAS systems, power line carrier equipment, telemetry, tone relay, fiber optics nodes and cable, and associated switching and termination equipment. Configure and troubleshoot equipment and create detailed work and maintenance reports. Typically will be assigned to work with other company personnel on work assignments. Responsible for vehicles, tools and materials supplied by the Company for use in the role.

Location listed for this position is for TRAINING ONLY. You may be assigned to a new location upon completion of the trainee program. You will be required to bid to a regular, permanent position and location after successful completion of the training course.
Requirements

• Two-year College or technical degree in electrical, electrical apprenticeship, or equivalent experience (military experience, etc.)
• FCC General Radiotelephone Operators License (GROL) with elements 1 & 3.
• Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Windows, Internet browsers and Excel).
• Must pass PacifiCorp's' Electronic Technician Trainee pool exam.
• Must have a valid driver's license with evidence of a safe driving record.
• Must be qualified to operate a commercial motor vehicle (CMV).
• Must be able to perform off-road travel in extreme weather conditions.

Preferences

• Advanced computer skills.
• Previous experience as an electronic or communications technician in a utility environment.
• Winter survival and snow cat training.

Additional Information
Req Id: 114275

Company Code: PacifiCorp #PM25

Primary Location: SALT LAKE CITY, UT

Department: Power Delivery

Schedule: Full Time

Hiring Range: $55.51

Personnel Subarea: IBEW Local 57

Benefits: Health care, retirement, paid time off, tuition assistance, paid short-term and long-term disability, paid bereavement leave. For more information, please visit:

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.

Nearest Major Market:
Salt Lake City

Career Segment:
Power Systems, Electrical, Electronics, Technician, Trainee, Energy, Engineering, Technology, Entry Level

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