Substation Technician I-III

Job Summary/Scope

The City of Wilson is seeking Substation Technicians I-III to assist with the installation, inspection, and maintenance of electrical substation and related equipment. The position offers competitive salaries and a best-in-class benefits package.

Job Responsibilities

• Substation Technician I
  • Assist in the installation, operation, inspection, repair, and maintenance of all types of equipment used in electrical substations.
  • Assists in the installation, construction, and modification of all types of equipment, structure, bus, communications and control schemes, etc. used in substations.
  • Assist in the testing and repair of high voltage transformers, circuit breakers, reclosers, capacitors, voltage regulators and other related equipment.
  • Assists oil spill coordinator; cleans up oil spills for leaking or damage oil filled electrical equipment and maintains required EPA records.
  • Assists with disposing of surplus distribution equipment.
  • Assists coordinator for testing of department safety gear.
  • Responds to after-hours calls as needed.
  • Works during storms and/or storm response performing duties as assigned.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Substation Technician II
  • Installs, operates, inspects, repairs, and maintains of all types of equipment used in electrical substations.
  • Installs, constructs, and modifies all types of equipment, structure, bus, communications and control schemes, etc. used in substations.
  • Tests and repairs high voltage transformers, circuit breakers, reclosers, capacitors, voltage regulators and other related equipment.
  • Coordinator for testing of department safety gear.
  • Oil spill coordinator; cleans up oil spills for leaking or damage oil filled electrical equipment and maintains required EPA records.
  • Responds to after-hours calls as needed.
  • Works during storms and/or storm response performing duties as assigned.
  • Performs related tasks as required.
• Substation Technician III
  • Assists Substation Supervisor in planning and directing the work of subordinates in the installation, inspection and maintenance of all substation equipment and protective devices. Includes associated record keeping.
  • Leads the installation, operation, inspection, repair, and maintenance of all types of equipment used in electrical substations.
  • Leads the installation, construction, and modification of all types of equipment, structure, bus, communications and control schemes, etc. used in substations.
  • Leads the testing and repair of high voltage transformers, circuit breakers, reclosers, capacitors, voltage regulators and other related equipment.
  • Trains subordinates in proper work procedures and job safety.
  • Responds to after-hours calls as needed.
  • Works during storms and/or storm response performing duties as assigned.
  • Performs related tasks as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Substation Technician I
  • Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education.
  • Specialized training in substation equipment and apparatus preferred.
  • Completion of Substation Career Development Program, Module One required for promotion to Substation Technician II.
  • Possession of a valid North Carolina Class “A” CDL permit within six months of hire.
• Substation Technician II
  • Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education.
  • Specialized training in substation equipment and apparatus preferred.
  • Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the work of subordinate positions to be able to answer questions and resolve problems, usually associated with two to three years of experience or service.
  • Completion of Substation Career Development Program, Module Two required for promotion to Substation Technician III.
  • Possession of a valid North Carolina Class “A” CDL permit within six months of hire. Possession of a valid North Carolina Class “A” CDL license within twelve months of hire.
• Substation Technician III
  • Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education.
  • Specialized training in substation equipment and apparatus preferred.
  • Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the work of subordinate positions to be able to answer questions and resolve problems, usually associated with five or more years of experience or service.
  • Completion of Substation Career Development Program, Module Three required for promotion.
  • Possession of a valid North Carolina Class “A” CDL permit within six months of hire. Possession of a valid North Carolina Class “A” CDL license within twelve months of hire.