Electric Ground Worker (Suffolk)

Dominion Energy, Inc.; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Vacation

401k contributions and matches

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Bonus eligibility

Sick leave

Disability insurance

Job summary

Dominion Energy is seeking a Ground Worker to gain hands-on experience in the construction, operation, and maintenance of the Electrical Distribution System. The role is outdoors in all weather, involves heavy labor, and offers a path toward Line-work, Substation, Design or Dispatch positions.

You will support journeymen, handle equipment and supplies, and help ensure safety on worksites. A CDL permit within 1 month and a CDL within 6 months are required, with a weight limit of 290 pounds.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age at time of application.
• GED or HS diploma required.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds on a regular basis.

Responsibilities

• Providing tools, materials, and supplies to journeyman linemen.
• Driving trucks and ensuring they are properly stocked and maintained.
• Preparing the equipment and worksite for the completion of assignments.
• Operating various types of construction equipment.

Skills

Ability to lift up to 75 pounds

On-call responsiveness

Strong driving record

Computer application aptitude

Outdoor work readiness

Education

GED or HS diploma required

Tools

CDL training

Job description

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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

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 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.

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

Working Conditions

Cold 76-100%

Confined Spaces 51-75%

Energized Wires 51-75%

Heat 51-75%

Operating Machinery 76-100%

Travel 51-75%

Union - IBEW Local 50 VA/NC/WVA

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.

Export Control

Certain positions at Dominion Energy may involve access to information and technology subject to export controls under U.S. law. Compliance with these export controls may result in Dominion Energy limiting its consideration of certain applicants.

What You'll Get

Starting Hourly Rate:

$24.60

At Dominion Energy, we offer excellent plans and programs for employees. Employees are rewarded with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package which includes:

• health benefits
• dental benefits
• vision benefits with coverage for families and domestic partners
• vacation
• retirement plans including 401k contributions and matches
• paid holidays
• tuition reimbursement
• bonus eligibility
• sick leave
• disability insurance

To learn more about our benefits, click here: dombenefits.com.

Dominion Energy is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin and/or status as a protected veteran or individual with a disability.

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