Apprentice Estimator in Salt Lake City, Utah at PacifiCorp

PacifiCorp is seeking customer-centric candidates to grow and sustain our commitment to a culture of customer service excellence, environmental sustainability inclusion and belonging.

The apprenticeship is a 42-month program to train and test to become a Journeyman Estimator.

• During the apprenticeship and while under the guidance of a journeyman estimator, you will represent the company when meeting with customers to determine customer load requirements and advise customers of the company's service requirements.
• Gain a basic knowledge of available marketing programs and other associated company programs to serve the customer's needs.
• Become qualified to perform all estimating functions related to building, re-building and maintaining company electric facilities.
• Establish basic knowledge of electrical theory and practical and detailed knowledge of construction specifications, electrical codes, rates and tariff policies.
• Meet with new customers, document correspondence and work assignments per Customer Guarantees procedures, prepare right-of-way easements, make field surveys; process crossing permits, construction design, expenditure requisitions and supporting documentation.
• Assist in load studies, construction planning, budget preparation and other duties as assigned.

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• A high school diploma, GED or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Possess a current Driver's License.
• Must have received a passing score of 5 or higher on the NJATC examination.
• Must perform a skills evaluation, consisting of both computer and written assessments, to be administered by PacifiCorp.
• Individuals who pass the skills evaluation must also successfully pass the interview and rating phase.
• Once selected for the candidate list, applicants must pass a company-paid physical, drug screen and background check, which is processed after a job offer is extended and accepted.
• This position requires a post-offer, pre-placement physical capacity screening, conducted by a licensed physical therapist, to assure the candidate meets the physical demands of the job. The screening will assess only the identified physical demands of the job being applied for.

• Lifting in excess of 25 lbs from floor to waist and waist to overhead.
• Carrying in excess of 25 lbs with both hands.
• Pushing and pulling in excess of 100 lbs of exertion force.
• Sustained, awkward positions/postures including bending and twisting at the waist and neck
• Reaching forward, to the side, across the body and overhead.
• Forceful grip and pinch; manipulation of small objects.
• Balancing on one or both legs during dynamic activities.
• Manipulation of large objects during activities requiring balance and sustained awkward postures.

At PacifiCorp, we understand that living a healthy lifestyle isn’t just about your physical health — your mental, financial, and social wellbeing also play an important role. That’s why we offer a wide range of benefits designed to help you live a more balanced lifestyle.

Our Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k with match fixed contributions, including a Roth and saving option. For union employees, matching contributions vary by union. For nonunion, PacifiCorp makes a fixed contribution equal to 4% of your eligible pay each year for new hires. In addition, PacifiCorp matches 100% of the first 6% you contribute.
• Life insurance
• Additional voluntary benefits, including pet insurance
• Tuition Assistance
• Mass Transit Pass for employees in our Portland and Salt Lake City Offices.

Work Life Balance:

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) - Time off varies by employee type (Union or Non-Union)
• Paid short-term disability leave and long-term disability insurance

• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Employee Assistance Program supporting mental and emotional wellbeing

For more information, please visit: https://careers.pacificorp.com/content/New-Benefits-Page/?locale=en_US

Req Id: 115065
Company Code: PacifiCorp #PM25
Primary Locations in UT: American Fork, Park City, Salt Lake City, Draper, Tooele, Ogden
Department: Power Delivery
Schedule: FULL TIME, 100% onsite
Personnel Subarea: IBEW Local 57 PD
Hiring Range: $42.69

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation.

PacifiCorp 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.

Unless otherwise required by law, all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening including for marijuana.