Electric Service Worker, 1st Class - Herndon, VA

Job Description

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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.

Job Summary

The Electric Distribution Operations department in the Herndon, Virginia office has an Electric Service Worker 1st Class vacancy.

This Position Requires a Self-starter Who Can Effectively Prioritize And Who Doesn't Mind Working Alone And Driving. The Successful Candidate Will Have Responsibility For The Following

• The repair and maintenance of both overhead and underground electrical distribution lines
• Being the first responder to power outages
• Working closely with the Regional Operations Centers within the Dominion service territory
• Working alone 90% of the time.
• Working a rotating shift.
• Available for callouts during outages and or storm restoration events
• Eligible for premium pay for applicable overtime hours
  
  

The starting rate for this position is $51.91 / hour for fully qualified applicants, including a 10% wage supplement for reporting to Herndon office.

Must pass a health and physical assessment.

Auto req ID

469730BR

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED

Job_Category

Technician

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

This position requires a minimum of 3 (three) years’ experience in overhead and underground electrical line work (Note: A partial year of related work experience of 6 months or greater will be considered one year towards the qualifications)

• The selected individual must be able to assess at a competency level 4 in the Dominion Lineman Development program in both overhead and underground energized line work (Successful candidates must take a pre-employment assessment)
  
  

Other Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Perform functions included but not limited to responding to underground and overhead outages, locating and repairing cable faults, replacing fuses with appropriate hot sticks, performing minimal switching, removing trees from overhead conductors, and replacing streetlight and watchlight eyes and bulbs.
• Required: Must be able to lift 75lbs
• Must have a solid understanding of industrial electrical distribution systems and maintenance techniques
• Must understand and be competent in switching practices related to the electrical distribution industry
• Knowledge of Safety processes and practices within the industrial electrical distribution industry
• Must have strong communications skills verbal and written
• Must be able to understand industry 3-way communication method
• Must be a self-starter with the ability to work alone 90% of the time while still being part of a local team.
• Must be able to meet and maintain applicable NERC/FERC requirements.
• Position requires the ability to obtain a valid class A CDL by the end of the 5th month of employment
• Call out, overtime availability, and ability to work rotating shifts is required
• Weight restrictions also apply, for safety reasons, must be able to maintain a weight below 290 pounds
• Prefer individuals who have completed a recognized Line Worker Development program
• To military applicants: 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 (above/below).
  
  

Please Note: If the required minimum years of experience are not reflected on your resume, you will not be considered for this job.

Education Requirements

High School Diploma or GED

Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description

Working Conditions

Cold 51-75%

Confined Spaces 51-75%

Dust / Grease / Oil 51-75%

Energized Wires 51-75%

Heat 51-75%

Office Work Environment 76 -100%

Operating Machinery 76-100%

Outdoors 76-100%

Travel 51-75%

Union - IBEW Local 50 VA/NC/WVA

Loud Noise 51-75%

City*

Herndon

State*

Virginia

Job Code

Operations_ Specialist

Affiliate Sponsor

Dominion Energy