Electric Service Worker, 1st Class

Dominion Energy; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 112,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Dominion Energy seeks an Electric Service Worker 1st Class in the Hampton, VA area. The role requires prioritizing work, working alone most of the time, and driving to perform repair and maintenance of overhead and underground lines.

You will respond to power outages, coordinate with Regional Operations Centers, work rotating shifts, and be available for callouts during outages or storm events. Minimum 3 years experience, CDL by end of month 5, pass health assessment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in overhead and underground line work.
• Must pass pre-employment competency assessment.
• Ability to obtain valid Class A CDL by end of month 5.
• Weight limit under 290 pounds.
• Experience with switching practices and safety processes.
• High School Diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain overhead and underground distribution lines.
• Serve as first responder to power outages.
• Coordinate with Regional Operations Centers.
• Work alone about 90% of the time.
• Rotate shifts and be available for callouts during outages or storm events.
• Eligible for premium pay for overtime.

Skills

Outage response

Lineman skills

Heavy lifting

Safety training

CDL required

Communications

Self-starter

Work alone

NERC/FERC compliance

Overtime willingness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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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 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.

The successful candidate will have responsibility for the following:

• The 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

The starting rate for this position is $55.54 / 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 (Note: A partial year of related work experience of 6 months or greater will be considered one year towards the qualifications)

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 (Successful candidates must take a pre-employment assessment)

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• 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
• Must 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
• Must have strong communications skills verbal and written
• Must be able to understand industry 3-way communication method
• Must be a self-starter with the ability to work alone 90% of the time while still being part of a local team.
• Must be able to meet and maintain applicable NERC/FERC requirements.
• Position requires the ability to obtain a valid class A CDL by the end of the 5th month of employment
• Call out, overtime availability, and ability to work rotating shifts is required
• Weight restrictions also apply, for safety reasons, must be able to maintain a weight below 290 pounds
• 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).

Please Note: If the required minimum years of experience are not reflected on your resume, you will not be considered for this job.

Education Requirements

High School Diploma or GED

Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description

Working Conditions

Cold 51-75%

Confined Spaces 51-75%

Dust / Grease / Oil 51-75%

Energized Wires 51-75%

Heat 51-75%

Operating Machinery 76-100%

Travel 51-75%

Union - IBEW Local 50 VA/NC/WVA

Other Working Conditions

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.

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Other Information

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.

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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