Electric Service Worker, 1st Class

About the role

The Electric Distribution Operations department in the Peninsula Office (Hampton, VA) 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• The starting rate for this position is $51.91 / hour.
• Must pass a health and physical assessment.
• This position requires a minimum of 3 (three) years’ experience in overhead and underground electrical line work.
• 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.
• 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.
• Must be able to lift 75lbs
• Must have a solid understanding of industrial electrical distribution systems and maintenance techniques
• 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
• Strong communications skills verbal and written
• Able to understand industry 3-way communication method
• A self-starter with the ability to work alone 90% of the time while still being part of a local team
• Able to meet and maintain applicable NERC/FERC requirements

Qualifications

• 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).

Benefits

We offer excellent plans and programs for employees. Employees are rewarded with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package which may include: health benefits with coverage for families and domestic partners, vacation, retirement plans, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and much more. To learn more about our benefits, click here dombenefits.com.

Pay

The starting rate for this position is $51.91 / hour.

Schedule

Working a rotating shift. Available for callouts during outages and or storm restoration events. Eligible for premium pay for applicable overtime hours.