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_**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:

10/27/2025 at 11:59 pm Mountain Time

\# of Positions:

1

Job Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Job End Date:

10/15/2027

Exemption Status:

Non-Exempt

Pay Range:

$32.10 - $44.87

Minimum Age Requirement:

Job Description:

Idaho Power — located in vibrant Boise, Idaho — is looking for a temporary _Transport Operator I or II_ to join our Operations Support 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 the safe, reliable, affordable energy they depend on.

What** **does a Transport Operator I or II** **do** **for** **us** **?

They are responsible for the safe and efficient loading, unloading, and transportation of company materials and equipment. They comply with all company policies, procedures, and all governmental regulations regarding interstate transportation and the transportation of hazardous materials. They work in a team environment with material handlers, material coordinators, material analysts, fleet service coordinators, and other work teams to ensure materials and equipment reach desired destinations as planned.

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:

+ The handling and transport of hazardous materials, including documentation and placarding requirements

+ Transport regulations regarding equipment configuration, length, height, and weight

+ Hazards and safety precautions of general construction principles

+ ANSI, OHSA, and DOT rules and regulations

Preferred:

+ Asset Suite labor entry and inventory modules

+ Familiarity with Idaho Power facilities and personnel within the materials distribution network

Skills in:

+ Operating tractor-trailer transport equipment

+ Loading and unloading equipment for transportation

+ Use of computers including Microsoft products, mapping programs, and time-entry software

+ Interpersonal communication, including verbal and written

Ability to:

+ Perform duties under limited supervision

+ Work as part of a team and establish effective working relationships

+ Use good judgment and take initiative in resolving work problems

+ Maintain neat, accurate, and legible records

+ Follow oral and written instructions

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Transport Operator I

Education:

+ High school diploma or GED

Experience:

+ 2 years of experience in operation and maintenance of transport equipment

Preferred:

+ Experience pulling a flatbed, doubles, and triples

Licenses & Certifications:

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

+ Valid Department of Transportation (DOT) Medical Card or the ability to obtain one prior to hire

+ Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)

+ In addition, must obtain, tanker, and double-triple and HAZMAT endorsements within 120 of hire

+ Must complete articulated crane certification upon hire during annual offering

Transport Operator II

Education:

+ High school diploma or GED

Experience:

+ 4 years of experience in operation and maintenance of transport equipment and pulling a flatbed, doubles, and triples

Licenses & Certifications:

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

+ Valid DOT medical card or the ability to obtain one prior to hire

+ Valid Class A CDL

+ In addition, must possess double-triple endorsement

+ Must obtain tanker and HAZMAT endorsement within 120 days of hire

+ Must obtain First Aid/CPR card within 90 days of hire

+ Must complete counterbalance forklift and rough terrain forklift certifications within 90 days of hire

+ Must complete articulated crane certification upon hire during annual offering

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Job requires the person to bend, stoop, squat, crouch, crawl, climb into and out of trucks, twist, kneel, balance and reach. Frequently lift shoulder height and above while putting upside boards weighing up to 20 lbs., and while strapping loads. Frequently lift waist high and knee high, items weighing up to 60 lbs. Requires rarely using exertional force to open vehicle hoods weighing up to 120 lbs.; pushing/pulling while tying down loads and getting into and out of vehicles. Occasionally carry with one hand or two, items weighing up to 60 lbs. Must be able to operate vehicle foot and hand controls while driving and operating various equipment. Also requires the ability to grasp and to use fine finger manipulation. Applicant must be able to perform the essential functions of the job without posing a direct threat of harm to self, others, or property. Questions regarding job requirements or accommodation requests should be directed to Human Resources.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Additional safety related training may be required.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Must live or relocate within established boundaries of assigned location; Occasional overnight travel; Responds to emergency callout outside of normal working hours.

Temporary employees are eligible to apply for internal job postings. Internal, regular employees who are successful candidates will be placed as regular employees in a Temporary Duty Assignment job classification. In order for your current position to be held for your return, qualified employees must have supervisory approval to participate and have been in their current position for at least six months.

Competencies:

Adaptability, Applied Learning, Building Customer Loyalty, Collaborating, Communication, Decision Making, Initiating Action, Managing Work, 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_** _:_ [email protected]_

_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 reliable, affordable, clean energy to customers in southern Idaho and eastern Oregon.

Our nearly 2,000 employees serve more than 600,000 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 toward our goal of providing 100% clean energy by 2045 (https://www.idahopower.com/energy-environment/energy/clean-today-cleaner-tomorrow/) . We hope you’ll join us.

Contact Information

Phone: 208-388-2965

Email: [email protected]

Fax: 208-388-6695

Idaho Power Company

Recruiting Office

Boise, ID 83707

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