Local Substation Technician — Stable Municipal Utility

City of Naperville, IL; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 77,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Naperville’s Electric Utility is seeking a Substation Technician to install, maintain, and test substation equipment and components. You will work with high voltage lines, transformers, and switchgear, including energized environments and confined spaces, within Naperville.

Qualified candidates have a high school diploma and technical training in electrical maintenance, with a Journeyman certificate or 1–3 years of substation experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Post-twelfth grade technical training in electrical maintenance, electronics, mechanical devices, and related fields.
• Journeyman line worker certificate or 1–3 years substation construction/maintenance experience.
• Valid Illinois driver’s license; must obtain Class A CDL within three months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, and operate substation equipment including transformers, switchgear, and related components.
• Test and repair high voltage lines, equipment, and switchgear.
• Work in confined spaces and around energized equipment (manholes, basements).
• Perform substation switching operations and readings/tests.
• Assist in construction and maintenance of substation structures and related components.
• Maintain and care for substation tools and equipment.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Reading blueprints

Safety procedures

Mechanical aptitude

Education

Journeyman line worker certificate or 1–3 years substation experience

High school diploma or equivalent

Illinois Class A CDL within 3 months

Tools

Aerial bucket

Hot stick tools

Job description

The City of Naperville’s Electric Utility is seeking a Substation Technician to install, maintain, and test substation equipment and components. You will work with high voltage lines, transformers, and switchgear, including energized environments and confined spaces, within Naperville.

Qualified candidates have a high school diploma and technical training in electrical maintenance, with a Journeyman certificate or 1–3 years of substation experience.