<p>Hydro Communications Technician Job Details | PacifiCorp</p> <p>By continuing to use this website you consent to our use of cookies</p> <p>Accept Close</p> <p>Skip to main content</p> <ul> <li> <p>Stay Connected</p> </li><li> <p>View All Careers</p> </li><li> <p>Why PacifiCorp</p> </li><li> <p>Benefits</p> </li><li> <p>Inclusion & Belonging</p> </li><li> <p>Employee Safety</p> </li><li> <p>Required Notifications</p> </li><li> <p>Our Workplace and Our Industry</p> </li><li> <p>Veterans</p> </li><li> <p>Early Careers & Apprenticeships</p> </li></ul> <p>Search by Keyword</p> <p>Search by Location</p> <ul> <li> <p>Stay Connected</p> </li><li> <p>View All Careers</p> </li><li> <p>Why PacifiCorp</p> </li><li> <p>Benefits</p> </li><li> <p>Inclusion & Belonging</p> </li><li> <p>Employee Safety</p> </li><li> <p>Required Notifications</p> </li><li> <p>Our Workplace and Our Industry</p> </li><li> <p>Veterans</p> </li><li> <p>Early Careers & Apprenticeships</p> </li></ul> <p>View Profile</p> <p>Search by Keyword</p> <p>Search by Location</p> <p>Select how often (in days) to receive an alert:</p> <p>Create Alert</p> <p>×</p> <p>Select how often (in days) to receive an alert:</p> <p>Hydro Communications Technician</p> <p>Apply now "</p> <p>Date: May 13, 2026</p> <p>Location: ARIEL, WA, US, 98603</p> <p>Company: PacifiCorp</p> <p>POWER YOUR GREATNESS</p> <p>PacifiCorp is seeking customer-centric candidates to grow and sustain our commitment to a culture of customer service excellence, environmental sustainability, inclusion & belonging.</p> <p>Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>The knowledge and ability to install, test and maintain all Company communication, supervisory control telemetering and data acquisition equipment </li><li>Responsible for a communications shop, including vehicles, tools, test equipment, spare parts and supplies provided by the Company; and (f) prepares reports, records and equipment recommendations incidental to his/her work. </li></ul> <p>Requirements</p> <p>A Hydro Communications Technician is a supervising Employee who:</p> <ul> <li>is qualified as a Journeyman Communication Technician with one year experience at a hydro facility </li><li>has completed the Hydro Communications Technician check off </li><li>possesses an F.C.C. license to maintain microwave and radio equipment </li><li>has the knowledge and ability to install, test and maintain all Company communication, supervisory control telemetering and data acquisition equipment </li><li>is responsible for a communications shop, including vehicles, tools, test equipment, spare parts and supplies provided by the Company </li><li>and prepares reports, records and equipment recommendations incidental to his work. </li></ul> <p>Preferences</p> <p>Benefits</p> <p>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</p> <p>Our benefits include:</p> <ul> <li>Medical, dental, and vision insurance </li><li>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. </li><li>Life insurance </li><li>Additional voluntary benefits, including pet insurance </li><li>Tuition Assistance </li><li>Mass Transit Pass for employees in our Portland and Salt Lake City Offices. </li></ul> <p>Work Life Balance</p> <ul> <li>Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) - Time off varies by employee type (Union or Non-Union) </li><li>Paid short-term disability leave and long-term disability insurance </li><li>Paid Parental Leave </li><li>Paid Bereavement Leave </li><li>Employee Assistance Program supporting mental and emotional wellbeing </li></ul> <p>For more information, please visit: https://careers.pacificorp.com/content/New-Benefits-Page/?locale=en_US</p> <p>Additional Information</p> <p>Req Id: 114536</p> <p>Company Code: PacifiCorp</p> <p>Primary Location: Ariel, Washington (Merwin Dam) 100% ONSITE</p> <p>Department: Power Supply</p> <p>Schedule: Full-Time</p> <p>Personnel Subarea: IBEW Local 125</p> <p>Hiring Range: $70.62 per hour</p> <p>Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without an accommodation.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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. While marijuana is legal in several states, including Oregon, a positive test for positions in Oregon may disqualify a candidate. The company complies with the laws of Washington and California and only obtains and considers positive tests for marijuana in safety-sensitive positions or those covered by U.S. Department of Transportation regulations.</p> <p>Nearest Major Market: Portland Oregon</p> <p>Nearest Secondary Market: Tacoma</p>