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Electric Substation Tech

Fayetteville Public Works Commission
Fayetteville, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 9/26/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/22/2025
Description

Join Fayetteville Public Works Commission (PWC) as an Electric Substation Technician and contribute to the construction, repair, and maintenance of electrical substations and transformers. This role involves hands-on work with energized systems, troubleshooting equipment, and supporting the reliability of our electric infrastructure.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Good knowledge of safety rules, regulations, and procedures.
  • Working knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in the trade.
  • Ability to learn electrical theory as applied to transformers and switches.
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and sketches.
  • Effective oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work in confined spaces and perform heavy manual tasks in varying weather conditions.
  • Ability to maintain effective working relationships with all levels of employees.

Minimum Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent, plus three (3) years of maintenance/modification experience with electrical facilities.
  • Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience will be considered.

Special Requirements

  • Must pass a Functional Employment Test (FET).
  • Must possess and maintain a valid North Carolina Class A CDL.

Physical Requirements

  • Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position.

Safety Hazards

  • Exposure to inclement weather, loud noises, vibration, moving mechanical parts, electrical current, chemicals, fumes, dust, confined spaces, and other hazards.

Protective Equipment

  • As required by the PWC Safety Manual.

EMPLOYER’S RIGHTS: This job description is general and illustrative of the kind of duties required of this position. It is not exhaustive and does not contain a detailed description of all the duties that may be assigned to the incumbent occupying this position.

  • Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
  • PWC does not offer employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.

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