Electric Ground Worker (Williamsburg) (WILLIAMSBURG, VA, US, 23188)

Dominion Energy; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vacation

401(k)

Job summary

The Dominion Energy Ground Worker will support the construction, operation, and maintenance of the Electric Distribution System. This outdoors role is physical and varied, offering a clear path to advancement in Line-work, Substation, Design, or Dispatch.

Responsibilities include assisting journeymen, delivering tools and materials, driving and maintaining trucks, and preparing sites for work. Training at our Chester, VA center lasts four weeks and is covered by Dominion Energy; candidates must

Qualifications

• Must be 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

Responsibilities

• 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.)

Skills

Driving ability

Heavy lifting

Outdoor work

Safety compliance

Equipment operation

On-call responsiveness

Education

GED or HS diploma

Tools

Hydraulic lifts

Job description

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.

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.

At this time, Dominion Energy cannot transfer or sponsor a work visa or employment authorization for this position.

This position does not offer relocation assistance.

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

• GED or HS Diploma required

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

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

Employees are rewarded with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package which includes:

• health, dental, and 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

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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