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Construction Equipment Operator I or II

Idaho Power Company

Boise, ID

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$40.02–$55.93 Per Hour
SKILLS
American National Standards Institute (ANSI), Backhoe Loader, Bulldozer, CDL Driver's License, Class A License, Code of Federal Regulations, Construction, Construction Equipment, Construction Equipment Operation, Drilling, Driver's License, Emergency Response, Employee Benefits, Excavator, Explosive Ordnance, Firearms Experience, Hazardous Materials/Substances, Heavy Equipment/Vehicles, High School Diploma, Human Resources, Loyalty Programs, Physical Demands, Power Plant, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Regulations, Road Tests, Roadway Construction, Skid Steer Loader, Wheel/Front-End Loader
LOCATION
Boise, ID
POSTED
8 days ago
_If you are a current Idaho Power employee, please apply through the__Employee Portal (https://www.myworkday.com/idahopowercompany/d/task/12709$9.htmld) ._


Application Deadline:


07/15/2026 at 11:59 pm Mountain Time


# of Positions:


1


Job Type:


Regular


Job End Date:


Exemption Status:


Non-Exempt


Pay Range:


$40.02-$55.93


Minimum Age Requirement:


Job Description:


Idaho Power — located in vibrant Boise, Idaho — is looking for a _Construction Equipment Operator I or II_ to join our Transmission and Distribution (T&D) team. It’s an exciting time to work for Idaho Power. Our work plays a critical role in communities we serve across Idaho and Oregon, and we’re working hard to provide our customers with safe, reliable, affordable energy they depend on.


What does a Construction Equipment Operator I or II do for us?


The Construction Equipment Operator performs assignments while operating a variety of heavy equipment/construction equipment. While on a work location, they report to the Foreman of that job and assist with lines work as needed and scheduled. They may perform other construction-related groundwork when equipment is not in use.


In addition to the meaningful work we do, we offer work-life balance, competitive pay and benefits, an employee incentive plan, and both a 401k employer-match and a pension plan, making Idaho Power one of the best employers in the state.


A COMPETITIVE CANDIDATE WILL HAVE


Knowledge of:


+ Reading grade stakes, and operating crawler tractors, semi-tractors, and backhoes

+ Hazards and safety precautions of general construction principles

+ Familiarity of ANSI, OHSA rules and regulations


An Operator II will also have knowledge of:


+ Dig line rules

+ Grades and elevations

+ Function, operation, and care of commonly encountered construction equipment

+ Department of Transportation (DOT_ transportation regulations and laws pertaining to Equipment, aggregate, and hazmat transportation


Preferred:


+ Dig line rules

+ Grades and elevations

+ Function, operation, and care of commonly encountered construction equipment


Skills in:


+ The basic use of personal computers

+ Verbal and written communication


Ability to:


+ Work under direct supervision or be self-directed

+ Establish effective working relationships

+ Work with different foremen and crews

+ Travel and work throughout Idaho Power Company (IPC) service area

+ Use good judgment and initiative in resolving work problems

+ Maintain neat, accurate, and legible records

+ Follow oral and written instructions


MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS


Education:


+ High school diploma or GED


Experience:


+ 2 years of experience using excavators, skid steers, front end loader, dozers, line equipment (pullers, tensioners), trucks and trailers, and backhoes


OR


+ 1 year of experience using excavators, skid steers, front end loader, dozers, line equipment (pullers, tensioners), trucks and trailers, and backhoes _and_ Formal Construction Equipment/Operator Education (i.e. Idaho Heavy Equipment Operator Training)


Preferred:


+ 3 years of experience working around overhead and underground powerlines and equipment in the utility industry


OR


+ 40 hours of crane operation experience


Licenses & Certifications:


+ Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record based on driving requirements for the position

+ DOT medical card or ability to obtain prior to hire

+ Must have a current DOT FMCSA 49 CFR Part 383 Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or ability to obtain prior to hire

+ Must have or obtain tanker (N) and complete an Idaho Power Road Test within 30 days of hire

+ Crane certification or the ability to obtain within 90 days


Construction Equipment Operator II


Education:


+ High school diploma or GED


Experience:


+ 4 or more years recent experience using mini-excavators, skid steers, trucks and trailers, and backhoes


Preferred:


+ Building overhead power lines, setting poles, pulling wire, building roads and pad landings, and running various pieces of equipment including excavators, backhoes, dozers, rope trucks, and tensioners


Licenses & Certifications:


+ Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record based on driving requirements for the position

+ Department of Transportation (DOT) medical card or ability to obtain prior to hire

+ Current DOT FMCSA 49 CFR Part 383 Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or ability to obtain prior to hire

+ Must have or obtain an attached State-issued Hazardous Materials endorsement within 90 days of hire

+ Must have or obtain tanker (N) and double-triple (T) endorsements and complete an Idaho Power Road Test within 30 days of hire

+ Crane certification or the ability to obtain within 90 days


PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This position lifts/carries up to 150 lbs. (75 lbs. in each hand) occasionally and 50-75 lbs. frequently to knuckle height. Lifting of up to 120 lbs. to shoulder height/overhead is required occasionally. Carrying is required up to 150 feet on ascents, descents, uneven, and sometimes loose terrain. Climbing of 8-foot ladders and onto/from trucks/trailers/heavy equipment is required. Drilling/packing off steep surfaces/rock faces is performed up to several times yearly while wearing safety fall restraints. Pushing up to 130 lbs. and pulling up to 110 lbs. is required occasionally. Hand tools are used, and attachment of blasting caps requires good manual dexterity. Shoveling is required to place stemming into 5-gallon buckets and to dig around utilities. Job placement is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment physical evaluation for the DOT medical certificate. The above is a summary of the primary essential functions of the position. This job may require the performance of additional tasks assigned by company leaders or management. Questions regarding job requirements or accommodation requests should be directed to Human Resources.


ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Complete DOT PHMSA 49 CFR Part 172 required hazardous materials employee training within 90 days. Must pass an Alcohol Tobacco Firearms (ATF) 27 CFR Part 555 background check and be authorized as an Employee Possessor under IPC’s permit to handle explosives. Additional safety related training may be required. Must live or relocate within established boundaries of assigned location.


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This position requires the ability to work frequent hitches with overnight stays away from home, work overtime and respond to emergencies outside of normal working hours. The successful candidate must complete an Employee Possessor Questionnaire form within 30 days of hire to be submitted and approved by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms as a Possessor of Explosives. If unable to obtain the Possessor license, corrective action, up to and including termination of employment may occur.


Competencies:


Adaptability, Building Customer Loyalty, Collaborating, Communication, Decision Making, Planning and Organizing, Safety Focus


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_Need Assistance Completing Your Application?_


_Please contact our Recruiting Office if you have questions, require assistance or accommodation while applying for employment with Idaho Power Company:_ _Phone_ _: 208-388-2965 or_ _Email_ _:_ _jobs@idahopower.com_


_Idaho Power is an Equal Opportunity Employer_


_We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer_ . _All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, physical or mental disability, marital status, and any other status protected by applicable federal and state laws._


Please note: Idaho Power will not provide sponsorship for obtaining an employment visa, such as an H-1B visa.**


About Us


With 17 hydroelectric power plants along the Snake River and its tributaries, Idaho Power is proud to provide safe, reliable, affordable energy to customers in southern Idaho and eastern Oregon.


Our nearly 2,200 employees serve more than 650,000 customers in a service area spanning an estimated 24,000 square miles. They live, work, and play in some of the most beautiful and rugged landscapes in the West.


We’re working hard to keep our communities safe, connected, and thriving. We hope you’ll join us.


Contact Information


Phone: 208-388-2965


Email: jobs@idahopower.com


Fax: 208-388-6695


Idaho Power Company


Recruiting Office


P.O. Box 70


Boise, ID 83707


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