Electric Service Worker, 1st Class - Hampton, VA

This position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers with ranks from E3-E5, W1-W2, or O1-O3, plus an appropriate equivalent combination of education and years of experience.

About the role

The Electric Distribution Operations department in the Peninsula Office (Hampton, VA) has an opening for an Electric Service Worker 1st Class. This role requires a self-starter who can effectively prioritize and work alone 90% of the time. The successful candidate will be the first responder to power outages, working closely with Regional Operations Centers within the Dominion service territory. The position involves a rotating shift and availability for callouts during outages and storm restoration events, with eligibility for premium pay for applicable overtime hours.

The starting rate for this position is $51.91 per hour. Must pass a health and physical assessment.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain both overhead and underground electrical distribution lines
• Respond to underground and overhead outages
• Locate and repair cable faults
• Replace fuses with appropriate hot sticks
• Perform minimal switching
• Remove trees from overhead conductors
• Replace streetlight and watchlight eyes and bulbs
• Work alone 90% of the time while remaining part of a local team
• Adhere to call-out, overtime, and rotating shift requirements
• Meet and maintain applicable NERC/FERC requirements

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in overhead and underground electrical line work (a partial year of related work experience of 6 months or greater will be considered one year towards the qualifications)
• Ability to assess at a competency level 4 in the Dominion Lineman Development program in both overhead and underground energized line work (pre-employment assessment required)
• Solid understanding of industrial electrical distribution systems and maintenance techniques
• Competency in switching practices related to the electrical distribution industry
• Knowledge of safety processes and practices within the industrial electrical distribution industry
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Understanding of the industry 3-way communication method
• Ability to lift 75 lbs
• Ability to obtain a valid Class A CDL by the end of the 5th month of employment
• Must maintain a weight below 290 pounds for safety reasons
• High School Diploma or GED

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized Line Worker Development program

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%
• Loud Noise: 51-75%
• Union: IBEW Local 50 VA/NC/WVA

Pay

$51.91 per hour (starting rate)