Join the Yakama Power Team!
Thank you for your interest in a career with Yakama Power. We are committed to building a strong, local workforce to power our community's future. Below you will find everything you need to apply for our open positions.
How to Apply
Choosing how to submit your application is simple. You can either apply in person or submit your paperwork by mail or fax.
Option 1:
Apply Online (shortcut to the online application form)
Option 2:
Apply In Person You can pick up and drop off a paper application directly at our main office: Yakama Power Office 61220 Highway 97 Toppenish, WA 98948
Option 3:
Apply by Mail.
Simply print the .pdf application, fill it out, and mail it to:
P.O. Box 1279
Toppenish, WA. 98948
Phone:(509) 865-7697
Apprenticeship Program
Build a Powerful Career: Lineman Apprenticeship Program
At Yakama Power, we aren’t just maintaining utility poles—we are building a self-sustaining infrastructure for the entire Yakama Reservation. To do that, we need a skilled, dedicated local workforce.
Our Lineman Apprenticeship Program offers you a direct path to a high-paying, lifelong career. Through a combination of rigorous on-the-job training and technical classroom instruction, you will learn to build, repair, and safely maintain the high-voltage power lines that keep our community moving.
Before you apply, watch the video below to see our crews in action, learn about a day in the life of a line apprentice, and hear directly from our journeymen about what it takes to succeed in the field.
Program Benefits
Earn While You Learn
Earn While You Learn: Receive a progressive wage that increases as you accumulate on-the-job training hours.
Comprehensive Benefits:
Access 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
Long-Term Security:
Robust retirement and pension plans to build a stable financial future.
Certifications:
Gain specialized, resume-building qualifications including heavy machinery operation and crane certifications.
How to Apply
Getting started is simple. Download and complete the designated Apprenticeship Application, then submit it via mail, fax, or by stopping by our office.
Working for Yakama Power
For generations, the specialized and high-paying careers within our valley’s utility networks were out of reach for local tribal communities. Yakama Power was founded to change that.
When you work for Yakama Power, you aren’t just taking a job—you are joining a mission-driven enterprise dedicated to building true energy independence and economic sovereignty for the Yakama Reservation. We tie our physical growth directly to the qualification and development of our local workforce. If you want a career where your hard work directly powers your own community, you belong here.
Sovereignty Through Skill
We believe that community self-sufficiency is built from the ground up. We intentionally invest in intensive, technical training so our team members become industry leaders right here at home.
Uncompromising Safety:
Working with high-voltage electrical networks and massive water systems requires absolute precision. We maintain strict, predictable safety procedures, providing our crews with top-tier gear and recurring certifications to ensure everyone returns home safely at the end of every shift.
Generational Stewardship:
From upgrading the historic 146,000-acre Wapato Irrigation Project to developing clean, forward-thinking hydro, solar, and biomass generation, our work leaves a lasting, positive footprint on Yakama Nation lands.
Predictability and Reliability:
We value precision, structure, and respect for your time. Our operations are carefully scheduled to provide stable, reliable careers with excellent work-life balance and highly competitive tribal compensation packages.
Explore Our Career Pathways
Whether you are looking to enter the trade as an apprentice or step into a professional role, we have structured entry points designed to help you succeed.
The Lineman Apprenticeship Program
Our flagship technical pathway allows you to "earn while you learn." We partner with regional training networks to qualify local individuals into certified, high-wage Journeyman Linemen. You will receive structured on-the-job training, standard safety credentials (like OSHA 10 and CPR/First Aid), and specialized heavy machinery certifications while drawing a progressive, sustainable wage. Want to see our crews in action? Head over to our dedicated Lineman Apprenticeship Program Page to watch a short documentary following our apprentices out in the field and download the specialized apprenticeship application packet.
Professional, Operations & Administrative Roles
Keeping a major utility running requires a diverse team behind the scenes. We regularly seek dedicated professionals across multiple fields:
• Engineering & Operations Technicians
• Accounting, Finance & Member Services Specialists
• Information Technology (IT) and Infrastructure Support
• Wapato Irrigation Project (WIP) Water Management Personnel
Ready to Apply?
We keep our application process straightforward. You can apply for any open position by downloading our general employment documents or visiting our offices in person.
Step 1: Access the Correct Application Form
General Employment Application: 📄 Download Yakama Power Job Application (PDF) — Use this form for administrative, technical, billing, and standard operations roles.
Lineman Apprenticeship Application: Visit our Apprenticeship Page to download the specialized candidate packet.
•Note: You will need a PDF reader to fill out these documents. If you need one, you can Get Adobe Acrobat Reader here.
Step 2: Submit Your Paperwork
Once you have filled out your application completely and printed it, submit your packet directly to Human Resources:
•In Person: Drop it off directly at our main facility located at 61220 Highway 97, Toppenish, WA 98948.
•By Mail: Send to P.O. Box 1279, Toppenish, WA 98948.
•By Fax: Send to (509) 865-8413 (Attention: Estelle McDonald).
Contact Human Resources
If you have questions about current job vacancies, matching your skill sets to open positions, or checking the status of a submitted application, please contact our HR team.
•Phone: (509) 865-7697
•Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM