Substation Technician – EM (1st Shift)

GainRep; Naperville (IL); Vor Ort; USD 120.000 - 150.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The City of Naperville’s Electric Utility is seeking a Substation Technician to install and maintain substation equipment and components, including high voltage lines, transformers, switchgear, and related gear. The Technician tests and repairs substation equipment and performs maintenance in energized or near-energized environments, often in confined spaces.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma, post-twelfth grade electrical training, and journeyman line worker experience or

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Post-twelfth grade technical training in electrical maintenance, electronics or related fields.
• Journeyman line worker certificate or 1–3 years substation experience.

Aufgaben

• Install, test, repair and maintain substation equipment and switchgear.
• Work with high voltage lines and components, including transformers and buswork.
• Perform work in confined spaces and near energized equipment as required.
• Assist in substation construction and routine maintenance tasks.

Kenntnisse

Electrical maintenance

Electronics

Mechanical devices

Substation construction

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

Post-twelfth grade technical training

Journeyman line worker experience

Jobbeschreibung

Posting number: 5233

Department: Department of Public Utilities - Electric

Job classification: Substation Technician - EM

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Utilities

SummaryThe City of Naperville’s Electric Utility is currently seeking a Substation Technician to perform skilled work in installing and maintaining electric substation equipment and components. The Substation Technician tests and repairs substation high voltage lines, equipment, and switchgear and performs other work involving substation construction and maintenance. The Technician will also work in confined spaces and/or on or near energized equipment including but not limited to manholes, handholes, and basements.

Why work for Naperville?

• Work close to home: All work is performed within Naperville, so you’ll spend less time traveling between jobsites.
• Great benefits: Receive a comprehensive benefits package, including participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) pension plan.
• Career stability: Build a long-term career with a stable municipal electric utility.
• Experienced team: Work alongside skilled utility professionals committed to providing safe, reliable electric service.

If you’re an experienced Substation Technician looking for steady, local work and a long-term career, consider joining the City of Naperville’s Electric Utility.

This position is represented by the IBEW Local 9 union. Wage rates and other benefits are subject to the language in the Collective Bargaining Agreement. The 2025 starting salary for this position is $65.4100 per hour. The 2026 wage will be implemented once a new collective bargaining agreement is ratified.

Examples of duties- Uses an aerial bucket, hot stick tools, and other equipment in the installation, repair, and operation of substation underground and overhead high voltage electric utility lines, transformers, switchgear, and other substation equipment.

• Locates, isolates, and makes repairs in electric lines, cables, and other component parts of the substation.
• Installs and repairs component parts of electric substations, such as power transformers, metering equipment, conduits, circuit breakers, switchgear, panel board wiring, and other parts, as well as other substation components.
• Operates, interrogates, programs, and installs electronic equipment and controls. This includes using computers to program and download information.
• Installs, reads, and records a variety of monitoring equipment and instrumentation.
• Assists in the construction of substation structures including towers, poles, buswork, underground cables, and high tension lines.
• Assists in the care of equipment and tools used in electric utility construction and maintenance work.
• Performs substation switching operations.
• Works on substation testing such as taking readings, oil tests, relay tests, and other troubleshooting.
• Performs routine substation grounds maintenance as assigned.
• Performs work in energized manholes or similar locations and structures.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

QualificationsRequired

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Post-twelfth grade technical training and skills in electrical maintenance, electronics, mechanical devices, and specifically-related fields.
• Journeyman line workers certificate or one to three years of substation construction or maintenance experience.
• Valid State of Illinois Driver's License. Must obtain a valid State of Illinois Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) within three months of hire.

Supplemental informationThe City of Naperville, Illinois is a dynamic community of 153,000 residents, conveniently located 28 miles west of Chicago. Various publications have named Naperville as one of the best cities in the United States in which to live. The City has gained national recognition for our family-friendly environment, excellent schools and library system, low crime rate, and vibrant downtown area. It’s also a great place to work! Our municipal government employs over 900 dedicated individuals in a wide range of job categories and provides a collaborative working environment, a forward-looking leadership team, and a competitive benefits package.

THE CITY OF NAPERVILLE IS AN E. O. E.

The City of Naperville complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals needing accommodations in the recruitment process should notify Human Resources in advance at [phone].