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Electric Line Worker - Hampton, VA

📌VA🕑Full-time

3mo

Job Description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.

At Dominion Energy we love our jobs. That’s right. Love. Every day we go to work filled with passion to be excellent, to creatively problem solve and to innovate. These are exciting days for energy companies, and Dominion Energy aims to shape the future of energy in America. We are looking at all of our work with fresh eyes, retooling everything we do, in every part of the company, to operate more sustainably and to deliver energy more reliably than ever. We are looking for interesting, independent thinkers and doers who can help shape the culture of a forward-looking company that’s proud of its rich legacy. Are you a change agent? Do you think differently? Do you want to fall in love with your job? If you answered “yes,” then read on!

At this time, Dominion Energy cannot transfer or sponsor a work visa or employment authorization for this position.

Job Summary

Our Peninsula-Hampton District Office has multiple Electric Line Worker vacancies.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities will include a full range of line construction and maintenance work on the electrical distribution systems. This position will involve working with both energized and de-energized electrical systems while troubleshooting, constructing, and repairing overhead and underground electrical lines. This position requires a valid CDL and overtime availability will be required. The majority of the work is performed outdoors in all types of weather conditions and is considered "heavy labor" which is not limited to but includes the following:

Climb poles and towers

Work aloft with and lift tools and material up to 60 lbs

Drive and/or operate vehicles for long distances

Operate heavy equipment to construct and maintain distribution system.

Work in inclement weather as needed or service dictates

Work in adverse environments such as swamps, wetlands, coastal sounds, lakes, rivers and mountains

Must be available for overtime including extended workdays and holidays

Due to weight limits on equipment, a weight restriction of 290 pounds applies

The successful candidates will be required to complete a Line Worker Skills Assessment

Perform other duties, as assigned

Auto req ID

420990BR

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED

Job_Category

Technician

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

Minimum of 3 years work experience in the electric distribution field working as a Lineman; Must presently be a qualified Distribution Journeyman Lineman

Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED is required.

The ability to lift up to 75 lbs. is required

The ability to work off a ladder is required

Obtain a Class A Commercial Driver's Learners permit within your first 30 days and your CDL Class A License (CDL) by the end of your 6th month of employment

Forklift operations, aerial lifts, power driven equipment, pneumatic equipment, hydraulic equipment, etc

Ability to climb poles and towers

Prefer a graduate of a recognized Lineman Training Program

Military service members and veterans with ranks from E3-E5, W1-W2, or O1-O3, plus appropriate equivalent combination of education and years of experience as outlined above.

Education Requirements

Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED is required.

Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description

Working Conditions

Cold 76-100%

Confined Spaces 51-75%

Dust / Grease / Oil 51-75%

Energized Wires 51-75%

Heat 51-75%

Operating Machinery 76-100%

Outdoors 76-100%

Travel 51-75%

Union - IBEW Local 50 VA/NC/WVA

City*

Hampton

State*

Virginia

Job Code

Operations_ Specialist

Affiliate Sponsor

Dominion Energy