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Substation Technician

Nashville Electric Service
Nashville, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 8/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/2/2026

SUBSTATION TECHNICIAN I

Nashville Electric Service is currently seeking applicants for the position of Substation Technician. Duties include assisting in maintaining and testing of communications circuits and equipment for relaying, analog and digital carriers, fiber optic equipment, oscillograph and other associated equipment; assist in or perform high voltage insulation tests of aerial devices for safety, transformers, breakers and other substation equipment.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Associate’s degree in electrical or electronic engineering technology from an accredited institution is required.
  • No experience is required.
  • Subject to 24-hour call.
  • Must have a valid Class D driver’s license from state of residence in accordance with state law.

Minimum rate of pay is $36.12.

For consideration, applications must be submitted online at www.nespower.com.

NES has competitive compensation and impressive benefits:

  • Medical, dental & vision plans ●Life Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) ●Employee Assistance Program
  • 401(a) Retirement Savings Plan ●457(b)Deferred Compensation Plan
  • Vacation/sick leave ●Holiday pay
  • Wellness Reimbursement Program ●Employee Discount Marketplace
  • Pay increase every six months ●Possible annual pay increase
  • Free parking ●One floating holiday per year

Deadline for submitting application for consideration is Wednesday, August 12th.

EOE/AA

Pay: $36.12 - $51.03 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k) matching
  • AD&D insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • On-the-job training
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement

Work Location: In person

Salary : $36 - $51

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