Description

　　Closes: January 31, 2024Salary: $21.25 to $31.89 per hour; 3 step progression; Union

　　Job DescriptionTo provide an extraordinary commitment to customer satisfaction. To always deliver on our commitments. To make decisions that demonstrate honesty, integrity, accountability and that promote the success of Avista. To be an active, supportive participant within your team. To perform semi-skilled and other labor tasks installing or repairing gas mains, services and related facilities. This position is the highest of a multi-step progression and is expected to know all aspects of Crewman Gas duties for the Company. Lower steps in this classification are expected to progress into all aspects of these duties.

　　Requirements

　　Requires experience driving truck and truck equipment. Requires valid driver's license. Requires a CDL license (Class A), or experience, knowledge and driving skill sufficient to immediately obtain one. Other combinations of education/experience may be considered. Gas construction experience preferred.

　　Selected applicants will participate in field performance evaluations as part of the application process at Avista’s Jack Stewart Training Center in Spokane, Washington. If you are selected to participate in a field evaluation, you will be contacted through email.

　　To Apply

　　Please complete an online application and upload copies of the following documents to your application. Acceptable document types: Word, .pdf, .jpg. Name your documents so they can be easily identified. For example: “DriverAbstract-Jan2024.pdf or “CDL-Jan2024.jpg”. 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". Documents 1-2 are required.

　　Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)

　　Current, state-issued driver’s abstract, also known as driver's record (no older than 6 months)

　　Letters of recommendation (optional)

　　BenefitsAt 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 requirementsEmployment is contingent upon the successful completion of a drug test, background check and motor vehicle records review.

　　This position is considered safety-sensitive under the Department of Transportation regulations 49 CFR Part 40 and may be subject to pre-employment drug and/or alcohol testing as well as other testing and training requirements as mandated by federal law.

　　Avista’s Commitment to Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Avista is a safe, inclusive workplace for people of all backgrounds, and we are committed to Equal Opportunity Employment, Affirmative Action efforts, and Equity, Inclusion and Diversity. We strongly encourage applications from women, people of color, people with disabilities, protected veterans, and all others. 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.

　　Equity and diversity in our workplace is important to us. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here (https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters) . 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 [email protected] if you would like assistance.

　　Qualifications

　　Licenses & Certifications

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　　Depart of TransportationEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

　　The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)