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Power Plant Apprentice-GustavusPower Plant Operator ApprenticeWe have a full time opening for a Power Plant Operator Apprentice in our Skagway location. Our successful candidate will be a self-starter, highly motivated, flexible, detail and safety oriented, willing to follow directions and willing to travel. They will possess excellent team and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work with minimum supervision.Required Qualifications:High School Diploma or GEDMust live or be willing to live within 15 minutes of SkagwayWillingness to learn and the ability to enter and complete a 4-year apprenticeship positionMust be able to participate in an on-call rotation to respond to power-related emergenciesWillingness to work with electrical circuitsAbility to use computers and navigate programs such as: Microsoft Excel, SCADA, and answer emailAbility to travel to various locations in Alaska to perform required dutiesA United States passport is required for occasional travel Alaska driver's license and have the ability to obtain an AK CDLFirst Aid and CPR cardDesired Qualifications Some welding experience preferredSome electrical and mechanical background preferredPhysical Requirements Must be able to safely lift up to 70lbs on a regular basisMust be able to work overhead and in a crouching mannerMust be able to move 55-gallon drums of oilJob requires frequent walking, standing, sitting, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing, crawling, speaking, hearing, seeing, depth perception, color vision, stooping, kneeling, crouching, balancing, and reaching/working overhead. This position requires work inside and outside in conditions inherent to an industrial environment. The position requires wearing PPE and must refrain from wearing loose clothing.AP&T offers a generousbenefit package including (but not limited to) medical, dental, vision, 401K, (plus more) a$5000.00 annual medical travel reimbursement, up to $125 annual medivac insurance reimbursement and employee stock ownership options. $150.00 in company logowear. Recognition of our employees is important to AP&T's values. We like to continuously show appreciation and recognition within our teams. AP&T is a small non-union, employee owned utility serving over 40 Alaskan communities and villages.For more information about our organization, please visit Interested? Apply online at:

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