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Electric Service Worker, 1st Class - Fairfax, VA

VAFull-time

5mo

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

This position does not offer relocation assistance.

Job Summary

Our Fairfax office is recruiting for Electric Service Worker, 1st Class. This office has two vacancies. This position requires a self-starter who can effectively prioritize and who doesn't mind driving and working alone.

The Successful Candidate Will Have Responsibility For The Following

The repair and maintenance of both overhead and underground electrical distribution lines

Being the first responder to power outages

Working closely with the Regional Operations Centers within the Dominion service territory

Working alone 90% of the time.

Working a rotating shift.

Available for call-outs during outages and or storm restoration events

Eligible for premium pay for applicable overtime hours

The starting rate for this position is $50.52 / hour for fully qualified applicants, including a 10% wage supplement for reporting to the Fairfax Office.

Auto req ID

434973BR

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED

Job_Category

Technician

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

This position requires a minimum of 3 (three) years’ experience in overhead and underground electrical line work (Note: A partial year of related work experience of 6 months or greater will be considered one year towards the qualifications)

  • The selected individual must be able to assess at a competency level 4 in the Dominion Lineman Development program in both overhead and underground energized line work (Successful candidates must take a pre-employment assessment)

Other Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Perform functions included but not limited to responding to underground and overhead outages, locating and repairing cable faults, replacing fuses with appropriate hot sticks, performing minimal switching, removing trees from overhead conductors, and replacing streetlight and watchlight eyes and bulbs.

Required: Must be able to lift 75lbs

Must have a solid understanding of industrial electrical distribution systems and maintenance techniques

Must understand and be competent in switching practices related to the electrical distribution industry

Knowledge of Safety processes and practices within the industrial electrical distribution industry

Must have strong communications skills verbal and written

Must be able to understand industry 3-way communication method

Must be a self-starter with the ability to work alone 90% of the time while still being part of a local team.

Must be able to meet and maintain applicable NERC/FERC requirements.

Position requires the ability to obtain a valid class A CDL by the end of the 5th month of employment

Call out, overtime availability, and ability to work rotating shifts is required

Weight restrictions also apply, for safety reasons, must be able to maintain a weight below 290 pounds

Prefer individuals who have completed a recognized Line Worker Development program

To military applicants: 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/below).

Please Note: If the required minimum years of experience are not reflected on your resume, you will not be considered for this job.

Education Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.

Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description

Working Conditions

Cold 51-75%

Confined Spaces 51-75%

Dust / Grease / Oil 51-75%

Energized Wires 51-75%

Heat 51-75%

Loud Noise 51-75%

Office Work Environment 76 -100%

Travel 26-50%

Union - IBEW Local 50 VA/NC/WVA

City*

Fairfax

State*

Virginia

Job Code

Operations_ Specialist

Affiliate Sponsor

Dominion Energy