Closes: June 10, 2025
Salary: $30.32 to $33.81 per hour, 3 step progression; Bargaining Unit

Job Description

The Domestic Gas Meter Changer is primarily assigned duties associated with the installation and replacement of impacted small commercial and residential failed family meters. Position only performs work associated with the meter-sets outside of customer premises and will refer any work inside the home to other qualified Avista personnel. Must be able to identify all abnormal operating conditions and service restoration requirements based on Avista defined gas standards. This position will be responsible to ensure that Avista gas construction standards are followed.

Requirements

• Qualified applicants must have a high school diploma or completed GED and possess a valid driver's license and maintain a satisfactory driving record.
• Requires one year experience in construction work or customer service, a combination of the two will be considered.
• Applicants with mechanical aptitude preferred.
• Must be able to work without direct supervision, be a team player and self-starter.
• Required to be Operator Qualified (OQ) in related construction and maintenance tasks.
• Position may be required to travel within the Avista territory, must be able to travel as needed.
• Must be able to complete Avista's Forklift certification training and completion of Avista's Fundamentals of Natural Gas within six (6) months of employment.
• Must possess basic computer skills.

This position has an estimated start date of July 14, 2025. There will be 4-6 weeks of required training at our Spokane, WA training facility.

To ApplyWe 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".

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 requirements
Employment 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 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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