Utility Technician (Barnesville)

South Central Power Company; Kentucky; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k plan and defined pension plan

Education assistance

Job summary

South Central Power Company is immediately hiring a Utility Technician located in Barnesville, Ohio. This full-time position involves responsibilities such as troubleshooting, maintaining, and installing metering equipment, and performing electrical work up to 600 volts.

The ideal candidate will excel in communication and technical skills, possess a high school diploma or equivalent, and hold a valid class B Driver’s License. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, including a wellness program and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Maintain a valid class B Driver’s License.
• Ability to withstand adverse weather conditions.
• Experience in electrical work up to 600 volts.

Responsibilities

• Read, install, program, disconnect, reconnect meters.
• Perform diagnostics on equipment and meters.
• Support Scada, AMI, and electronic field equipment installation.

Skills

Technical equipment handling

Strong communication

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Type

Full time, NOT eligible for hybrid remote work

Overview

South Central Power Company has an immediate opening for a Utility Technician at our Barnesville, Ohio location.

Applicants must be comfortable working with computers and other technical equipment. Candidates must possess strong communication skills, with the ability to deal with employees, members and the general public in a courteous and proper manner.

What you’ll be doing

The Utility Technician position performs functions related to single phase and three phase metering such as reading, installing, programming, disconnects, reconnects, collections and performing testing and diagnostics on equipment and meters. Performs troubleshooting, restoration, and maintenance on 600volt services and equipment. The Utility Technician will perform technical work related to Scada, AMI and electronic field equipment as well as installation of Generlink generators. This position will at times act as a flagger, truck driver and serve as a back up to the Warehouse Worker.

Job Related Qualifications

What the job requires

The successful candidate will be required to maintain a valid class B Driver’s License and have the ability to withstand adverse weather and environmental conditions. A high school diploma or equivalent with a minimum of one year’s experience in a related field is required. Must be qualified to perform energized work up to 600 volts.

We do not offer visa sponsorship or accept candidates on work visas at this time.

EEO – Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans. South Central Power is a drug free workplace.

Benefits Information

South Central Power offers a competitive salary and strong benefits package. Here is a snapshot of the programs we offer:

• Competitive compensation
• Workplace flexibility programs
• Full wellness program including onsite fitness facilities and wellness reimbursement
• Paid time off – helping you rest and recharge
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• A 401k plan and defined pension plan helping you achieve those retirement goals
• Life insurance programs for employee, spouse and children
• Disability insurance for peace of mind
• Education assistance
• Employee assistance program – there when you need it most

Notice of Equal Opportunity Employment

We expect employees to be honest, trustworthy, and operate with integrity. Discrimination and all unlawful harassment (including sexual harassment) in employment is not tolerated. We encourage success based on our individual merits and abilities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or employment status. We support and obey laws that prohibit discrimination everywhere we do business. We fully consider all qualified applicants including those with a criminal history.