Pre-Apprentice Electronics Technician

Tucson Electric Power provides safe, reliable electric service to approximately 433,000 customers in Southern Arizona.We provide the energy behind Tucson's economy. We also embrace a spirit of giving, dedicated to improving quality of life in the community we have served since the 1890s. We're building a cleaner, greener grid, with more wind and solar power than ever before,while maintaining safe, reliable and affordable service.Our culture is rooted in shared core values and shaped by a team of innovative, dedicated and engaged professionals who power our vision and make a difference every day.

Date Posted:March 27, 2026

Date Expires:April 10, 2026

Testing Date:To Be Determined (You Will be Notified of Time)

Practical Date:To Be Determined (You Will be Notified of Time)

Interview Date:To Be Determined (You Will be Notified of Time)

Starting pay is $36.84

Candidates selected for testing will receive a confirmation at the email address provided on the application with notification of the scheduled date and time for the testing session. If a passing score is received on the written test, candidates will be notified via email of their scheduled interview date and time.

**Dates are subject to change based on business needs, weather and unforeseen circumstances**

Please apply on line on Company Intranet or atwww.tep.comunder Career Opportunities. If you have any questions, contact Alaina Ciriello at Alaina.Ciriello@tep.com

A vacancyexist for the position of Pre-Apprentice ElectronicsTechnicianin Communication Services.

Normal Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must possesses a valid up-to-date driver license
• An understanding of electrical theory and college algebra
• Ability physically bend, stoop, lift and climb, and carry tools for extended periods of time
• Ability to climb towers and structures
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work harmoniously with fellow workers and customers maintaining a positive attitude
• Ability to work in the field on an all-day basis, overtime, holidays, weekends, inclement weather, and to travel for out-of-town work.
• Ability to work in a manner that prevents injury
• Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing

In order to qualify for this bid, you will have to progress through three different exams.The first will be a technical test. The test will have 50 questions, with a time limit of two hours.A passing score of 85% must be met on this test.

A second required step is the successful passing the practical assessment. The purpose of this course is to ascertain a person's ability to perform the work of this position.

Upon successful completion of the practical assessment, you will then move into the core competency oral interview stage.

We are giving you a study outline to prepare for the technical skills written test, practical assessment and the core competency interview. By using this outline, and centralizing your study times in the areas listed below, you should be able to maximize your test results.

Technical Skills Test Outline

• Knowledge of the following:
• Basic math and algebra
• Basic electrical theory and terms
• Ability to make calculations using Ohms law
• Ability to identify electrical components
• Understanding of principals of AC circuits
• Safe work practices
• OSHA/Safety Rules

Practical Assessment Outline

• Climbing

Behavioral Based Interview

The interview is a behavioral based interview incorporating our Core Competencies. In this process we believe that past behavior is the best predictor of future behavior and more recent behavior is a better predictor of future behavior than older behavior, and that long-standing trends are better predictors of behavior than isolated incidents. We therefore have patterned the questions during the interview to solicit behavior patterns that indicate with high predictability whether the candidate can perform the job as required. This type of interview is different than those that you may have taken in the past.

Core Competency Outline

• Considers the financial implications for each decision you make.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the cost pressures inherent within our business and is able and willing to take action accordingly.
• Seeks out new learning opportunities as well as sharing, identifying and acting on lessons learned from successes and failures.
• Sincerely, willingly and continuously reaffirms key goals or values.
• Helps detect and resolve team breakdowns resulting from change.
• Learns and develops new skills or behaviors to adapt to constant, sometimes turbulent change.
• Shows a willingness to take calculated risks to accomplish project deliverables.
• Shows flexibility with current procedures to effectively achieve a business result for a customer.
• Improves performance by applying concepts from other situations to a new situation.
• Is determined to succeed and maintains focus in the face of the challenges.
• Be able to discuss the Core Competencies.

FINANCIAL INTELLIGENCE

Possesses financial understanding and demonstrates the ability to foster and lead cost efficient initiatives without sacrificing quality or core values.

DEVELOPS PEOPLE AND SELF

Views people, their knowledge, and capabilities as the organization's core assets. Supports the structures and policies that encourage employees to continuously seek improvement. Creates development possibilities for self and others.

EFFECTIVELY MANAGES CHANGE

Accepts and successfully adapts to change. Helps others adapt and remain effective.

RESULTS ORIENTED

Is willing and able to be competitive and take risks in growing the organization's profitability, while holding self and others accountable. Seeks to accomplish critical tasks with measurable results. Personally strives for excellence in performance by surpassing established standards. "Under promises and over delivers."

Position Description:

This job classification is an entry classification position, which is designed to train the employee to assume the responsibilities of an Apprentice Electronics Technician. Under close supervision by an Electronics Technician, the employee assists, acquires knowledge and experience, and progressively learns the craft.

Position-Related Responsibilities:

• Perform all the basic duties and less skilled operations in connection with construction, operation, and maintenance performed by personnel in the section.
• Learn safety rules, practices and procedures used by the company and the section.
• Assist Electronics Technicians.
• Perform duties of progressively increasing importance and complexity.
• Perform assigned work is a safe and efficient manner in accordance with Company practices and procedures
• This position may provide services to affiliates of the Company subject to the UNS Energy Code of Conduct and the related Policies and Procedures.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must have the ability to climb communications towers and structures
• Must be able to travel out of the Tucson area to work on remote Company facilities
• Possess a valid driver's license
• Must be able to work overtime as deemed necessary by the Company
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Knowledge of basic electronics and algebra
• Ability to follow instructions
• Neat and orderly work habits
• Ability to work in harmony with others

All employees are expected and required to adhere to the Company Code of Ethics and Principles of Conduct.