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Electrician Trainee - Norfolk, 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.

This position will take on the responsibilities of a full range of Substation construction and maintenance work on electrical distribution and transmission substations. This position works inside energized and de-energized substations. This position requires a Class A CDL license with HAZMAT endorsement within 6 months of hiring. Planned and unplanned overtime work 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: Climbing steel structures and working off ladders and aerial lifts. Working with lift tools and material up to 75 pounds on the ground and aloft.

Due to weight limits on equipment, weight restriction not to exceed 290 pounds.

Various Duties Include

Climb steel structures and work off ladders and aerial lifts

NERC requirements

Drive and/or operate vehicles for long distances

Operate heavy equipment to construct and maintain distribution and transmission substations

Working with mineral oils, paints, compressed gases i.e. air, nitrogen, SF-6 etc. battery acids, PCB’s, solvents, explosives, pumps, etc.

The selected candidate must be able to obtain a Class A CDL learner's permit within 1 month of employment and a CDL with Dominion training within 6 months of employment.

Working Conditions Include

Work schedule is 4 X 10 hour days Monday thru Thursday from 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Work outdoors 95% of a normal day

Work in inclement weather as needed or service dictates

Must be available for overtime including extended workdays

This is a Local 50 union represented position with a starting pay rate of $23.95 per hour.

Auto req ID

434972BR

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED

Job_Category

Electrician

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

The ability to lift up to 75lbs is required

The ability to climb steel structures and work off ladders and aerial lifts.

Preferred Qualifications

Class A CDL with HAZMAT endorsement or CDL learner's permit.

Previous electric and/or utility experience is a plus.

Experience with forklift operations, aerial lifts, power driven equipment, painting, cutting equipment, pneumatic equipment and hydraulic equipment.

The company is actively seeking United States military veterans and service members who meet the qualifications outlined below.

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

High School Diploma or GED

Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description

Working Conditions

Cold 51-75%

Dust / Grease / Oil 51-75%

Energized Wires 76-100%

Heat 51-75%

Outdoors 76-100%

Union - IBEW Local 50 VA/NC/WVA

City*

Norfolk

State*

Virginia

Job Code

Operations_ Specialist

Affiliate Sponsor

Dominion Energy