Various Summer Student Positions

It is the District’s desire to provide summer employment opportunities to students entering or attending college or trade school. Students who wish to work for the District must demonstrate a firm commitment to attend post-secondary schooling at an accredited facility on a full-time basis.  The District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Incomplete applications will not be considered.

The District will have the following summer employment opportunities for those students who are eligible and qualified (see attached guidelines for additional information). The term of employment for these positions is approximately 3 months and may begin as early as mid-May (depending on school schedules). 

The following positions are open:

 Position Summary – Brush Crew/Vegetation Management

This position will be based out of the Newport Line Crew Headquarters Building in Newport, WA.  Brush crew members will work alongside District line construction and vegetation maintenance crews, responsible for clearing brush and small trees within power line easements and other rights-of-way. Crew members will be responsible for vegetation cleanup after District line/vegetation maintenance crews remove larger trees/branches.  Crew members will also be responsible for safety flagging duties on state/county roadways for the line/maintenance crews.  This is physically demanding work, requiring the ability to safely operate a chain saw and mobile chipping machine for extended time periods. Work is performed outdoors under a variety of summer weather and terrain conditions. Individuals must be able to regularly stand, walk, climb, lift/carry and work under outdoor conditions of ongoing and significant physical exertion. Brush crew members must be able to work safely and sometimes independently – must be self-starting and demonstrate good judgment on a continuous basis.  Strict adherence to OSHA/WISHA standards and District safety procedures and practices is required. Hours are 6:00 am – 4:30 p.m., Monday through-Thursday, Pay rate: $24.35/hr.

Position Summary – Engineering

The primary purpose of this position is to provide an electrical, mechanical, or civil engineering student with hands-on experience in electric utility engineering while contributing to the reliability and efficiency of Pend Oreille Public Utility District’s electric system. Under the direction of Professional Engineers, the student will assist with power system analysis, equipment surveys, GIS and mapping, data analytics, and technical research. The student will also support engineering and technical staff on high-priority projects that align with the utilities near and long-term objectives.

Work assignments will be based on the student’s education level and may involve a combination of office-based technical work and fieldwork. This role offers the opportunity to gain practical knowledge of electric utility operations while making a meaningful contribution to the community served by the PUD.  Priority will be given to students with an interest in Power Systems and utility operations. 

Normal working hours are 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM, Monday through Thursday.

Position Summary – CNS Field Support

 This position will be primarily located at the Newport Line Crew Headquarters Building in Newport, WA. The position includes field work supporting CNS staff with associated customer connections.  This position will also require sorting and hauling fiber optic cables and associated components, light brush clearing using a weed trimmer and/or chainsaw, performing audit and cleanup work at electronic HUB cabinet locations, and occasional field data collection work.  Individuals will work closely with the CNS staff to organize and accurately record levels of working stock and deployed materials. Hours are 6:00 am – 5:30 p.m., Monday through-Thursday. Pay rate: $19.98/hr.

Position Summary – Line Crew Helper/Warehouseman

This position will be based out of the Newport Line Crew Headquarters Building in Newport, WA.  This position will be split between the two areas of responsibility as needed.  As a line crew helper the individual will organizing and cleaning trucks, flagging, spotting, operating a shovel, delivering tools, equipment, and materials to job sites.  As a warehouseman the individual will assist in maintaining the overall physical condition and appearance of the warehouse including involve stocking of parts/inventory items and loading/unloading various materials, sometimes involving the use of a forklift and District vehicles.as well as grounds and building maintenance for the Administration Headquarters facility. Other tasks will require the use of power landscaping equipment and power/hand tools. Training will be provided as needed. Moderate (and sometimes rigorous) physical exertion will be required; work occurs both indoors and outdoors, under a variety of summer weather conditions.  Hours are 6:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday-Thursday. Pay rate: $19.98/hr.

Position Summary – Maintenance, Box Canyon

This position will be located at the Box Canyon hydroelectric project in Ione, WA. Maintenance workers perform general grounds/facilities maintenance and cleanup at Box Canyon Dam and several off-site locations. The position involves driving/operating pick-up trucks, small maintenance vehicles and a variety of power equipment/tools in the course of completing various job duties.  Individual must be a self-starter and able to lift up to 50 pounds.  Work will be required in a variety of outdoor and indoor environments.  Normal working hours are 6:00 am – 4:30 pm Monday – Thursday.  Pay rate: $19.98/hr.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

·         All applicants for summer employment must complete a District employment application.

·         For initial employment, a resume and cover letter must accompany the employment application.

·         Along with the application and resume, three letters of recommendation must be provided: one work-related, one school-related and one personal.

·         All applicants (new and returning) must provide the District with a current grade transcript. Students must demonstrate a minimum 2.0 cumulative grade point average in order to be considered for employment. The transcript must also validate continuous, full-time attendance at the institution of record.

·         If the student has not yet begun their post-secondary education (i.e., high school seniors), they need to provide proof of acceptance to a college, university, trade school or other accredited facility. Applicants must be enrolled as a full-time student. 

·         Returning students do not need to re-submit a resume and letters of recommendation, but they do need to complete a new employment application, possess a valid state driver’s license, provide evidence of satisfactory academic performance, and be enrolled for the upcoming fall quarter/semester.

·         Interviews will be conducted as part of the assessment/hiring process.

·         Those selected for employment must be able to provide documents that establish eligibility to work in the United States (under Federal law).

·         Applicants must be 18 years of age (or older) and possess a valid state driver’s license in order to be considered for employment.

·         The student must inform the District of their dates of availability for full-time employment. Page two (2) of this form must be complete and submitted with the application.

·         Students who are deemed qualified for open positions will be considered. Those who have previously worked for the District are not guaranteed a position; however, assuming previous work performance was satisfactory, full consideration will be given.

 ·         Students employed by the District will be expected to understand and comply with all District policies, including (but not limited to) those related to safety, dress code, drug/alcohol use, care and use of District property, anti-harassment and general conduct.