Utility Electrician

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Doc PersonalBeratung GmbH is seeking an experienced electrician to perform routine electrical work across campus primary distribution systems, outdoor lighting, and traffic control systems. The role includes safety leadership, mentoring peers, and ensuring compliance with NEC/NESC standards.

Responsibilities cover maintenance of medium voltage distribution, lighting upgrades, and campus utility plant work. A high school diploma is required, with related experience considered in lieu of formal

Qualifications

• A high school diploma; relevant construction or repair experience may substitute.
• Experience in the construction or repair of secondary electrical systems.
• Substitutions for the diploma are allowed year-for-year with related experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform predictive and preventive maintenance on campus primary distribution systems and related equipment.
• Maintain campus site lighting, underground wiring, and lighting control systems.
• Promote safety and mentor others, adhering to OSHA and NEC/NESC rules.
• Maintain traffic signal systems, control cabinets, and signage in campus areas.
• Repair and maintain electrical equipment and plant systems; read plans and lay out conduits.

Skills

Electrical distribution

Electrical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Safety training

Education

High school diploma

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 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

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.