Substation Trainee

SupportFinity™; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K with company match

Life Insurance

Job summary

Davis H. Elliot Company, Inc. is seeking a motivated Substation Trainee to support general substation construction projects. You will participate in hand-digging, conduit installation, concrete foundations, blueprint reading, and team-based tasks while following OSHA safety procedures.

You will learn on the job and may need a Class A CDL in the future. Valid driver’s license and willingness to work collaboratively are required; prior construction experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• General construction tasks including hand-digging and carpentry.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and drawings.
• Work well in a team and maintain safety standards on site.
• Must be willing to learn on the job and follow OSHA procedures.

Responsibilities

• General Construction (hand-digging, tools, carpentry)
• Installation of below grade conduit & ground grid
• Form & Pour concrete foundations
• Reading blueprints and drawings
• Team-based task execution
• Operate tools and equipment per safety procedures

Skills

General Construction

Blueprint Reading

Teamwork

OSHA Safety

Job description

For over seven decades investor-owned utilities, municipalities, cooperatives, and others have entrusted their electrical construction and maintenance needs to Davis H. Elliot Company, Inc. (Elliot).

Elliot is a full-service electrical contractor specializing in overhead and underground distribution, transmission, substations, lighting, traffic signaling, utility locating and industrial/commercial services.

Job Description

As a Substation Trainee you will be required to perform all types of work in general substation construction. As part of the day-to-day responsibilities you will be completing the following:

• General Construction (hand-digging, working with hand tools, carpentry)
• Installation of below grade conduit & ground grid
• Form & Pour concrete foundations
• Reading blueprints, drawings, schematics, and other reference material
• Able to work with a team to accomplish goals
• Operate tools and equipment according to company and OSHA safety procedures

Qualifications

• Class A CDL is preferred but not required to hire (required within 6-months)
• Construction Experience preferred
• Valid drivers license
• Own your own hand tools
• Must be able to learn from On The Job training and work well with others
• Must be able to pass criminal background check and drug screening

Benefits/Culture

Today, we are listed among Engineering News-Records Top 150 Specialty Contracting firms. Our success is based on our customers confidence in us; the loyalty, hard work and performance of our people; and the traditions with which Mr. Davis H. Elliot began the company in 1946. We understand that having the best team requires people being treated like family. Some of the benefits we offer our team include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• STD and LTD Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance w/ additional Voluntary Life Insurance
• 401K w/ company match
• Employee Stock Ownership Program
• State and Federally accredited Lineman Apprenticeship program
• Paid Vacation
• Servant Leadership Training
• Uniforms and PPE provided