Medium Voltage Crew Member

Power-; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Health, dental & vision insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) plan with employer match

Prescription eyewear coverage

Annual boot allowance

Employee referral program

Job summary

Power & Construction Group, Inc. in Rochester, NY is seeking a skilled medium voltage technician to install and maintain underground primary distribution equipment and cable.

You will pull de-energized cable, set transformers, and terminate GIS switch gear on commercial projects. Required are five years of underground experience, NYS driver's license, OSHA 10, and the ability to read plans and envision cable routing.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in underground primary distribution work.
• Valid NYS Driver’s License.
• CDL-B or CDL-A strongly preferred.
• OSHA 10 certification.
• Ability to envision cable routing.
• Ability to read plan sheets.
• Positive attitude; high quality work.
• Reliable and dependable.
• Willingness to take direction.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Desire to be trained in safe performance of the work.
• Comfortable with heights.
• Able to perform extensive physical labor (digging, lifting, pushing/pulling, trench work).
• Available for occasional overtime and on-call work.

Responsibilities

• Pulling de-energized primary electric cable.
• Setting transformers.
• Performing splices and terminations across dead break kits and splice kits.
• Termination in dead break kits.
• Hi-Pot and/or VLF testing.
• Rigging and positioning of slings, chains, and ropes.
• Promote safety and environmental practices.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

5+ years underground distribution

NYS Driver's License

CDL-B/CDL-A preferred

OSHA 10 certification

Cable routing envisioning

Plan sheets reading

Safety-focused

Strong communication

Willingness to learn

Physical stamina

Overtime/on-call flexibility

Job description

Power & Construction Group, Inc. provides a variety of commercial construction services to support our clients, emphasizing honesty, integrity, safety and hard work. We collaborate closely with our clients throughout every project phase, crafting custom solutions tailored to their needs. Our diverse team of creative problem solvers is dedicated to delivering projects safely, reliably, and innovatively. We prioritize open communication and teamwork to build strong, mutually beneficial relationships with our clients.

Industrial Electric installs and maintains complex electrical systems in the power utility space. We work on a variety of substation projects and support much of the area’s electrical infrastructure. We also work on other commercial projects throughout western New York.

Location

Rochester, NY

Position Overview

Our medium voltage crew performs various tasks related to electric cable installations and maintenance. This includes pulling de-energized primary electric cable, setting transformers, and terminating GIS switch gear.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Pulling de-energized primary electric cable.
• Setting transformers.
• Performing various splices, including transition joints across dead break kits, termination kits, and splice kits.
• Termination in dead break kits.
• Perform Hi-Pot testing and/or VLF testing.
• Rigging – positioning of slings, chains, and ropes.
• Promote continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Five years of experience in underground primary distribution work.
• Valid NYS Driver’s License.
• CDL-B or CDL-A strongly preferred.
• OSHA 10 certification.
• Ability to envision cable routing.
• Ability to read plan sheets.
• Positive attitude; holds self-accountable for high quality work.
• Record of reliability.
• Willingness to take direction.
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Desire to be trained in the safe performance of the work.
• Comfortable with heights.
• Able to perform extensive physical labor, including but not limited to: Digging with a hand bar or shovel to expose live utilities, heavy lifting, pushing, pulling, climbing into and out of trenches and manholes, over and under obstacles
• Available for occasional overtime and on-call work.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and move heavy parts and equipment (up to 50 pounds or more).
• Stamina to work in various weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold.
• Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination for precise tasks.
• Ability to stand, bend, stoop, and kneel for extended periods.
• Good vision, including close-up and peripheral vision, for detailed inspections
• Hearing ability to diagnose engine and equipment noises.
• Works alone or alongside others.
• Work outdoors year-round in all types of weather.

Compensation

• $22-$55 per hour based on experience plus prevailing wage opportunities.

Benefits

• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Health, dental & vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Prescription eyewear coverage
• Annual boot allowance
• Employee referral program!

P&CG is an Equal Employment, Affordant Action Employer and a member of E-Verify. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon passing a DOT physical, drug screen, driver's license check and other role-specific pre-employment requirements.