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Electric Ground Worker - Richmond, VA

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Richmond, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/28/2026
Job Description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.

Dominion Energy is committed to providing reliable, affordable, and increasingly clean energy that powers our customers every day. If you want to work for a purpose-driven company that values safety and collaboration, we’re looking for you. You won’t just find a job here; you’ll find your career. Review the position below and apply today.

Military service members and veterans with ranks from E3-E5, W1-W2, or O1-O3, plus appropriate equivalent combination of education and years of experience as outlined below will be considered for this opportunity.

At this time, Dominion Energy cannot transfer or sponsor a work visa or employment authorization for this position.

This position does not offer relocation assistance.

Summary

Job Summary

The successful candidate will be exposed to the many facets of construction, operation, and maintenance of the Electrical Distribution System. If you enjoy the variety of challenging work outside of an office and want to develop communication, technical and mechanical abilities, the Ground Worker position may be an excellent starting point for a career with Dominion Energy. More specifically, the successful candidate will develop skills to prepare themselves for potential advancement in Line-work, Substation, Design, or Dispatch areas. As a Ground Worker, the majority of the work is performed outdoors in all types of weather conditions and is considered "heavy labor." Must be willing and able to work up to 300 hundred hours a year in overtime. The ability to respond within one hour of a call for overtime is strongly preferred.

Specific Ground Worker functions include but are not limited to the following activities:

Providing tools, materials, and supplies to journeyman linemen

Ensuring safety rules and regulations are observed on the worksite

Driving trucks and ensuring they are properly stocked and maintained

Preparing the equipment and worksite for the effective completion of assignments

Operating various types of equipment used in the construction process (diggers, aerial devices, etc.)

The Selected Candidate

Must be 18 years of age at the time of application

Must obtain a Class A CDL learner's permit within 1 month of employment and a CDL within 6 months of employment.

Due to weight limits on equipment, a weight restriction of 290 pounds applies.

Requires "recommended" test results from Modern Hire Electric Ground Worker Virtual Job Tryout administered online. The assessment is untimed, but usually takes about 45 minutes to complete.

Requires "recommended" results from pre-employment fitness physical assessment.

  • Upon completion of your pre-employment background and medical check, your first day of work will be at our Training Center in Chester, VA. You will attend Ground Worker training for a period of 4 weeks Dominion Energy’s expense.

Auto req ID

473095BR

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED

Job_Category

Operations

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

Required Qualifications

Valid Drivers License and 18 years of age

GED or HS diploma required

Ability to lift up to 75 pounds on a regular basis

Ability to carry up to 60 pounds

Ability to work on ladders and hydraulic lifts

Ability to be on call and quickly respond to electrical restorations

Ability to learn how to operate construction equipment and use hand tools

Computer application aptitude

Ability to work within a physically demanding work environment

A strong driving record which will allow the candidate to obtain a commercial driver’s license by the end of the sixth month of employment

Preferred Qualifications

Prefer Class A or Class B CDL Dominion will provide and pay for CDL training. Please check your local DMV website for eligibility requirements.

Prefer Class A CDL permit

Prefer OSHA 10 or 30 certification

Prefer certification in CPR, First Aid, or AED

Previous experience in working with mechanical or electrical concepts and applications

Background in the military is a plus

Background in construction or related work environments

Background in working outdoors

Education Requirements

Education Requirements

GED or HS Diploma required

Related Military Occupations

Military service members and veterans with ranks from E3-E5, W1-W2, or O1-O3, plus the appropriate equivalent combination of education and years of experience as outlined above.

The company is actively seeking United States military veterans and service members who meet the qualifications outlined below:

Army – Transmission and Distribution Specialist (RC) - 12Q (formerly 52G, 21Q), Cable Systems Installer / Maintainer – 25L (formerly 31L), Interior Electrician – 12R (formerly 51R, 21R), Prime Power Production Specialist – 12P (formerly 52E, 21P)

Air Force – Communications Cable and Antenna Systems Journeyman – 2E652, Electrical Systems Apprentice – 3E031, Electrical Systems Journeyman – 3E051, Electrical Systems Craftsman – 3E071

Marine Corps – Electrician – 1141,

Navy – Construction Electrician – CE, Advanced Construction Electrician - 5635, Electrical Component Maintenance Technician – 4626, FFG-7 Class Auxiliaries Electrical System Technician – 4632

Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description

Working Conditions

Cold 76-100%

Confined Spaces 51-75%

Energized Wires 51-75%

Heat 51-75%

Operating Machinery 76-100%

Outdoors 76-100%

Travel 51-75%

Union - IBEW Local 50 VA/NC/WVA

Other Working Conditions

Test Description

This job requires "recommended" test results from Modern Hire Electric Ground Worker Virtual Job Tryout administered online. The assessment is untimed, but usually takes about 45 minutes to complete.

City*

Richmond

State*

Virginia

Job Code

Operations_ Specialist

Affiliate Sponsor

Dominion Energy

Salary Range

Not Disclosed

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