Transmission Maintenance Technician

Closes: May 11, 2025
Starting Range: $24.30 to $35.55 per hour
Full Range: $24.30 to $43.44 per hour

Job Description
The Transmission Maintenance Technician is responsible for promoting a high level of customer satisfaction through assistance in planning and installation of electric transmission utilities. Working in a team environment you will be responsible for assisting in the design and coordination with Transmission Engineers for the selection of proper materials for new construction, maintenance and replacement of damaged Company facilities. This role works with a variety of internal and external stakeholders on construction related issues. Interacts and is a member of a self-directed, collaborative, and interdependent team.

• The Transmission Maintenance Technician’s responsibilities include:
  • Assisting with project documentation and administration. This includes the updating of PLS CADD line models, processing of as-built records, reviewing drawings, and performing administrative duties.
  • Performing in-field related tasks, such as collecting as-built field data, identifying suitable access routes for construction projects, and construction staking for upcoming work.
  • Documenting and modeling transmission system line impedances and facility ratings in PLS CADD and other software.
  • Processing and reviewing third-party attachment requests. Collaborating with engineers to create scopes of work and cost estimates associated with make-ready work.
  • Under engineer supervision, designing small projects, such as make-ready work, creating Bills of Materials (BOMs), assembling construction documents and drawing sets for line crews.

• High School, GED or Equivalent
• Must have a minimum of one (1) year of experience in a natural gas or electric distribution related field
• Requires demonstrated ability to plan, organize and coordinate multiple projects and to work effectively with all parties involved
• Must possess basic computer skills and ability to learn computer applications
• Specialized job-related training in gas and electric design, map reading and familiarity with applicable codes, tariffs and requirements preferred

• High School, GED or Equivalent
• Three years plus applied and demonstrated consistent performance/experience working with Avista contractors, consultants and internal stakeholders
• Proven track record of contributing as a team member and successfully building relationships both internal and external
• Display competent knowledge of the Construction Service Technician process and/or transmission line design and must be able to complete complex work assignments

• Knowledge of Avista’s Transmission facilities
• Understanding of survey and staking principles
• Familiarity with PLS CADD software suite

Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Hybrid work options are available for this role. The successful candidate will be required to work at our Spokane, Washington headquarters at least 3 days per week including Mondays and Tuesdays with an additional day determined by the employee and manager.

To Apply
We encourage you to apply as many of our positions have step progressions to account for an incoming employee’s various levels of knowledge, skills, and experience.

Complete an online application and attach your resume and cover letter to your profile. All documents must be attached to your application at the time of submitting your application for review. No documents can be attached after you click "Submit".

Benefits
At Avista, we believe our employees are essential. Through them we deliver value to our customers and the communities we serve. The physical, mental, and financial health and well-being of our employees and their families are important to us. We are committed to offering a comprehensive total rewards program comprised of an externally competitive, internally equitable compensation structure and a benefits package that allows us to retain and attract a diverse, engaged, and skilled workforce. Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage, retirement benefits, incentive plans, wellness resources, time-off programs and much more. In addition to our total rewards program, the Pacific Northwest offers abundant outdoor recreation, four distinct seasons, and all the amenities and activities an individual or family might be interested in. To learn more, please visit our benefits website at https://avistabenefits.com/.

Pre-employment screening requirements
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a drug test, background check and motor vehicle records review.

Avista’s Commitment to Equal Opportunity
Avista is a safe, inclusive workplace for people of all backgrounds, and we are committed to Equal Opportunity Employment. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, age, sensory, mental or physical disability (unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification), Veteran status or any other classification protected by nondiscrimination laws.

Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you require any special accommodations to participate fully in our recruitment process. Avista will make reasonable accommodation to assist a qualified person with a disability in the job application, interview process, and to perform the essential functions of the job whenever possible, where undue hardship would not be created for Avista. Please contact us at humanresources@avistacorp.com if you would like assistance.

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