High-Voltage Electrician

Amentum; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Welfare

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Additional Leave

Shift Differential

Hazard Pay

Lead Pay

On-Call Pay

Safety Shoes allowance

Prescription Safety Glasses

Job summary

Amentum is seeking an Electrician, High Voltage for a government contract based in Kings Bay, GA. The role covers energized HV systems above 600 volts, requiring adherence to hot-glove procedures and safety standards.

Responsibilities include maintenance and repair of electrical controls, motors, switches, transformers, and distribution equipment. Willingness to work shifts, holidays, and overtime is required.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Familiar with electrical test equipment for routine maintenance/repair of High Voltage transmission and distribution equipment.
• Capable of performing safe Hot Glove work on energized systems.
• Knowledge of switches, transformers, and their hookups.
• Will work at various heights, including bucket trucks.
• CPR certified.
• Must possess standard tools of the trade.
• Hard-toed safety shoes meeting ASTM F2413-05.
• Must obtain/maintain a Secret US Government Clearance; US Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Repair, troubleshoot, maintain, and/or replace electrical controls, motors, switches, lighting, transformers, relays, breakers, and distribution practices for HV systems.
• Work holidays, weekends, and shift work as required.
• May perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Hot Glove work

Electrical troubleshooting

High voltage systems

Switches and transformers knowledge

Height work (bucket truck)

CPR certification

Tools of the trade

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electrical test equipment

Job description

Job Description

Amentum, a global leader in critical mission support, engineering, technology, and national security solutions, is seeking an Electrician, High Voltage to support a government contract based in Kings Bay, Georgia.

Under general supervision, works at journey level performing duties associated with voltages above 600 volts. Must be familiar with safe working practices and requirements for Phasing and Hot Glove work on energized 12.47 kv systems and above.

Will repair, troubleshoot, maintain, and/ or replace electrical controls, motors, switches, general street and security lighting, transformers, relays, breakers, and associated overhead/ underground distribution manuals for maintenance of oil and air circuit breakers and AC/DC power supply and control systems. Must be willing to work holidays, weekends, and perform shift work. May perform other related duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Must have at least one of the following:
• Must be familiar and knowledgeable with various types of electrical test equipment in the performance of routine maintenance/repair of associate High Voltage transmission and distribution equipment.
• Must be capable of performing safe Hot Glove work on all energized systems as required.
• Must have knowledge of switches, transformers, and their hookups.
• Will be required to work at various heights, including from a bucket truck.
• Must be CPR certified
• Must possess the standard tools of the trade
• Must always have and wear, hard toed safety shoes which meet ASTM F2413-05 standard
• Successful candidate will be subject to a government security investigation and must continually meet eligibility requirements for access to all areas of Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret US Government Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance

Key Purpose

• Provides a list of agreed-upon union benefits to include in job postings to support hiring efforts.

Hourly Rate

• $42.08

Main Benefits for Full-Time Employees

• Health & Welfare : $15.42 per hour contributed to benefits (effective 12/01/25).
• 401(k) : Company matches up to 6% of employee contributions.
• Paid Time Off : Starts at 2.62 hours per pay period (136 hours annually), with increases based on tenure.
• Holidays : 12 paid holidays.
• Additional Leave : Includes bereavement and leave share programs.

Pay Premiums & Compensation Add-ons

• Shift Differential : Extra $1.75–$2.00/hour depending on shift start time.
• Hazard Pay : $3.00/hour for designated high-risk work areas.
• Lead Pay : Additional $2.25/hour for lead roles (temporary or permanent).
• On-Call Pay : Two hours of overtime pay per day when on call during off-days/holidays.

Safety & Equipment Benefits

• Safety Shoes : $175 annual allowance.
• Prescription Safety Glasses : Up to $250 annually (per policy).

Other Coverage

• Includes provisions for overtime, safety requirements, and additional contract-based benefits.

Compensation Details:

$42.08

Original Posting:

07/24/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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