• App, Comms Tech

    Berkshire Hathaway Energy (Reno, NV)


    JOB DESCRIPTION

    **In order to be considered for our apprenticeship programs, candidates must complete the** ACT Work Keys assessment exams (http://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/workkeys-for-educators/assessments.html) **before the advertised job opening has closed and attach the WorkKeys Skill Report scores as an attachment to their application.** The required assessments and levels (scores) can be viewed here: Apprenticeship Programs | NV Energy (https://www.nvenergy.com/about-nvenergy/careers/apprenticeships)

    ACT WorkKeys tests are provided by the following:

    Southern Nevada: College of Southern Nevada (CSN) Division of Workforce Economic Development; 2409 Las Verdes St. Las Vegas, NV 89102. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 702-651-4955 or e-mail [email protected]

     

    Northern Nevada: Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC) 7000 Dandini Blvd., RDMT 124, Reno, NV 89512. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call (775) 673-7252.

     

    To find a test center location in other areas, visit the Test Center locator (http://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/workkeys-for-educators/shared/test-site-locator-form.html) on the ACT Work Keys website.

     

    The testing process will take approximately one (1) hour per test module. You are required to bring at least one form of government issued photo identification to your scheduled testing time.

    RESPONSIBILITIES

    7653 APPRENTICE, TELECOMMUNICATIONS TECHNICIAN

    An employee who is engaged in performing work as an assistant to, or under the general direction of, employees in higher classifications within the Telecommunications department while training for journeyman Telecommunications Technician. In order to gain experience for advancement, he may be required to work alone, or under direct supervision, on jobs for which he has been trained and instructed. The employee's educational and general qualifications must be such that he is considered capable of attaining journeyman status. The employee must possess any one of the following certifications within 12 months of job award, FCC General Radio Telephone Operator License, National Association of Business and Educational Radio (NABER) certificate, or National Association of Radio and Telecommunications Inc. (NARTI) certificate.

    ABOUT US

    NV Energy is looking for qualified people to join us in one of the premier energy companies in the West. Located in the fastest growing state in the United States, NV Energy provides electricity to 1.3 million customers throughout Nevada as well as a state tourist population exceeding 40 million annually. Among the many communities we serve are Las Vegas, Reno-Sparks, Henderson, Elko and South Lake Tahoe. We also provide natural gas to more than 155,000 citizens in the Reno-Sparks area.

    ABOUT THE TEAM

    At NV Energy, we celebrate diversity, equity and inclusion. NV Energy 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.

    JOB INFO

    Job Identification: 10003819

     

    Job Category: UNION

     

    Job Schedule: Full time

     

    Job Shift: Day

    Travel Requirements: Up to 25%

    Pay Range: $34.48-$54.59

     

    Relocation Assistance: Not currently offered for this position

     

    Business: NV Energy