Medium Voltage Technician 2

M.C. Dean, Inc.; Boydton (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

M.C. Dean, Inc. is looking for a Lineman with at least a high school diploma and 2 years of field experience. Responsibilities include maintenance, operation, and repair of electrical systems. You will work outdoors in varying weather and at heights up to 60 feet.

Ideal candidates should demonstrate physical stamina, possess a Class A CDL, and have completed a lineman apprenticeship course. Enjoy flexible work hours including overtime and shifts as required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of verifiable field experience.
• Ability to lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Class A CDL is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform construction, maintenance, and repairs on electrical systems.
• Operate, inspect, and maintain electric line related equipment.
• Climb poles and troubleshoot distribution systems.

Skills

Electrical system troubleshooting

Maintenance of aerial devices

Climbing and working at heights

Physical strength and stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Completion of lineman apprenticeship course

Tools

Aerial devices

Excavation equipment

Climbing hooks and belts

Job description

Responsibilities

• Perform construction, maintenance, and repairs on the electrical overhead and underground distribution systems under direct supervision from the Lead MV Line Tech/Journeyman Lineman and/or MV Line Tech Foreman.
• Operate, inspect, and maintain aerial devices, digger/derricks, excavation equipment, and other electric line related equipment
• Climb poles with climbing hooks and belt, troubleshoot underground and overhead distribution systems, set transformers and pull underground primary and secondary conductors.
• Complete reports, documentation, and mapping information.
• Assist lead MV Line Tech and foreman in training lower-level Apprentice MV Line Tech’s and perform other related duties as assigned.
• Be able to prepare all associated paperwork and be comfortable with embracing new technology in the utility field.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED are required for this position.
• Minimum 2 years verifiable field experience
• Completion of a lineman apprenticeship course and/or AVO MV Cable splicing course with certificate is mandatory
• Can obtain project specific MV manufacturing certifications.
• Class A CDL is preferred.

Job Working Conditions And Environment

• This position is physically demanding and often requires working outdoors while exposed to all types of weather conditions and while working in all types of environments. For example, the incumbent may be required to work, depending on the job location and the time of year, in the heat, cold, rain and snow.
• This position also requires working at extreme heights, in areas that are under construction, or in restricted areas such as a switchgear room, manhole, utility tunnel, crawl space or attic.
• The incumbent must be able to access work areas that are accessible only by OSHA approved site construction ladders or stairs that are under construction.
• Additionally, this position requires flexible work hours. In order to get a project completed on time, employees are often required to work overtime, weekends and night shifts.
• The incumbent must work in the presence of customers and their representatives with little or no interference or disruption to the customer while maintaining a professional and courteous image.

Abilities

• The position requires the ability to lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds on a regular basis. Candidates must demonstrate physical strength and stamina to perform various tasks, including but not limited to, loading, and unloading, operating equipment, and assisting in the transportation of various materials. Proper lifting techniques and safety protocols must be followed to ensure personal and team safety.
• Relocates a 12-foot stepladder without assistance.
• Works at various heights up to 60 feet and can climb and maintain balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks and all types of ladders.
• Walks, climbs, lifts, squats, crawls, kneels, pushes, pulls and reaches overhead on a routine and repetitive basis.
• Possess good vision (may be corrected vision), the ability to see in color, and the ability to hear and communicate in English.
• May use a standard ladder without exceeding the weight limit while carrying tools.
• Tells when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
• Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (including finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
• See details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.