Utility Electrician

State of South Carolina; Clemson (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid vacation and sick leave

Telecommuting opportunities

Job summary

The State of South Carolina is seeking an experienced Electrician to perform routine electrical work on campus primary distribution systems, outdoor lighting, and traffic control systems. Responsibilities include maintenance, repair, and installation with adherence to safety standards and NEC/NESC rules.

Primary duties cover high-volt distribution tasks, lighting upgrades, and mentoring fellow electricians while maintaining a safe work environment and complying with OSHA regulations and

Qualifications

• A high school diploma and experience in the construction or repair of secondary electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• 30% Medium Voltage Distribution System work including maintenance, repair or construction on campus systems (12470V/4160V).
• 30% Site lighting maintenance, repair and installation for walkways, streets, parking lots, and outdoor areas.
• 20% Safety, training, and mentorship, ensuring OSHA compliance and guiding other electricians.
• 10% Traffic signal maintenance and repair of campus signals and related equipment.
• 10% Electrical utility plant maintenance, wiring, conduit, and coordination with customers.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

Performs routine electrical work on campus primary electrical distribution systems, industrial systems, outdoor lighting systems, and traffic control systems requiring professional skill and technical knowledge. Other duties as assigned.

Job Responsibilities

Job Summary

Performs routine electrical work on campus primary electrical distribution systems, industrial systems, outdoor lighting systems, and traffic control systems requiring professional skill and technical knowledge. Other duties as assigned.

Job Duties

• 30% Medium Voltage Distribution System Electrician: Performs predictive and preventative maintenance, repair and construction associated with campus primary electrical distribution systems (12470V/4160V), including tasks such as maintenance, repair, replacement or new construction to underground duct bank cable systems, including tunnel system, manholes, underground vaults, overhead lines and poles, circuit switching equipment, substations, transformers, maintaining utility right of ways and building switchgear. Safely operates heavy equipment associated with installation and repair including trenchers, backhoes, telehandlers, digger derricks, and bucket trucks.
• 30% Maintain and Update Campus Site Lighting: Perform maintenance, repair and installation of campus site lighting, underground wiring and lighting control and systems including walkways, streets, parking lots and other outdoor areas. Update and replace existing lighting systems with higher quality and more energy efficient fixtures as directed. Set up and operate special power and lighting systems required for campus functions.
• 20% Safety, Training, and Mentorship: Promotes a safe workplace and safe work practices at all times. Complies with all applicable OSHA safety mandates and enforcement of University LOTO policy. Complies with all NEC and NESC rules and regulations, completing all relevant training. Promotes positive and productive relationships within and between shops. Leads, guides, and/or trains other electricians in applicable procedures and techniques. Completes the required training and testing to maintain applicable licensing.
• 10% Traffic Signal Maintenance and Repair: Perform maintenance, repair, and installation of campus traffic signal systems including control cabinets, signal heads, vehicle detection systems, pedestrian push buttons, and signage. Setup, maintain, and remove temporary work zones as designed including warning signs, traffic cones, and stop/slow paddles.
• 10% Electrical Utility Plant Maintenance: Maintains, repairs or replaces electrical equipment and apparatus, including single and three phase motors, starters, generators, fused and non-fused disconnect switches and circuit breakers. Reads and understands plans and specifications and applies them to work in the field. Lays out and installs electrical conduit systems consisting of rigid steel, electrical metallic tubing, plastic ducting and prefabricated bus duct. Collaborates with customers to ensure customer satisfaction.

Minimum Requirements

Minimum and Additional Requirements

A high school diploma and experience in the construction or repair of secondary electrical systems. Relevant experience may be substituted for the required diploma on a year-for-year basis.

Benefits For State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note:

The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.