MV Line Technician II – Field Electrical Distribution

M.C. Dean, Inc.; Boydton (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

M.C. Dean, Inc is seeking an Electrical Technician to perform construction and maintenance on electrical systems. The ideal candidate should have at least 2 years of field experience, a high school diploma or GED, and the ability to work at heights and in various weather conditions.

This physically demanding position involves operating heavy equipment, climbing poles, and troubleshooting systems. The role requires flexibility in hours and a commitment to safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years verifiable field experience in electrical systems.
• Ability to climb poles and work in various weather conditions.
• Comfortable working at heights and in confined spaces.

Responsibilities

• Perform construction, maintenance, and repairs on electrical distribution systems.
• Operate and maintain aerial devices and electrical line equipment.
• Complete reports and documentation of work performed.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Troubleshooting electrical systems

Operating heavy equipment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Completion of a lineman apprenticeship

Class A CDL

Tools

Aerial devices

Digger/derricks

Job description

Overview

About M.C. Dean

M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber-physical solutions for the nation’s most mission-critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. With over 7,000 employees, our capabilities span electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audiovisual, and IT systems. Headquarters in Tysons, Virginia, M.C. Dean delivers resilient, secure, and innovative power and technology solutions through engineering expertise and smart systems integration.

Why Join Us?

Our people are passionate about engineering innovation that improves lives and drives impactful change. Guided by our core values—agility, expertise, and trust—we foster a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment. At M.C. Dean, we are committed to building the next generation of technical leaders in electrical, engineering, and cybersecurity industries.

The MV Line Tech 2 (B-Lineman) will be expected to safely perform all associated tasks with the construction and maintenance of all overhead and underground facilities (excluding hot compounds) under the direct supervision of lead MV Line Tech/ journeyman lineman or crew foreman. They must be able to safely trouble shoot and repair all distribution circuits and equipment.

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

Education and Experience:

• 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 O.S.H.A. 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.
• Tell 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.

Pay Range

USD $36.00 - USD $42.00 /Hr.