The Lansing Board of Water & Light (BWL) has an opening for an Electric Service Worker, Relief in Lansing, MI, as part of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, AFL-CIO, Local Union 352.
Pay Range: $61.12/hr.
Position Summary
Lansing, MI provides the opportunity to enjoy all seasons of fun and beauty. With the Grand River open for kayaking, lush golf courses, 17+ miles of trails for biking/hiking/running, Potter Park Zoo, and the sports, the arts and fine foods that comes from being near a major University, Michigan State University, there is a spot for everyone. The area is a short drive from Lake Michigan’s shoreline where there is views of natural beauty, boating, fishing, and windsurfing.
THE BOARD OF WATER & LIGHT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Pay Range: $61.12/hr.
Position Summary
- Responsible for performing all functions pertaining to electric troubleshooting of overhead and URD distribution, transmission, and equipment associated with customer’s services
- Provides standby duty for Electric Service Workers. Required to work rotating shifts and be on standby
- Uses all tools and equipment necessary for installation and maintenance of overhead and URD distribution lines
- Operates equipment necessary for maintenance and installation of overhead and URD lines including trucks and trailers, winches, bucket truck controls, pulling machine, rope machine, forklift, road boring machine, minicrane, air compressors, flashing arrows, trenchers, backhoe, hydraulic cutting equipment, etc.
- Operates small tools necessary for construction and maintenance of overhead lines and URD including jackhammer, chipping hammer, rotohammer, chain saw, tree saw, electric hacksaw, hotsticks, tensioning machine, portable and truck-mounted generator, bolt-cutter, pliers, cable-stripping equipment, ground rod driver, Nico, Electric High and Burndy presses, status scopes, phasing sets, and primary and secondary voltmeters, etc.
- Works with various types of equipment including single and three-phase transformers, capacitors, regulators, reclosures, switches, cutouts, padmount transformers, padmount switchgear, switching modules, meters, meter enclosers, etc.
- Climbs and works from wooden and steel poles and steel platforms
- Must follow BWL safety manual and wear required personal protective equipment
- Required to attend training for safety awareness or skills improvement as required by BWL supervisor or governmental agency such as MIOSHA
- Must work alone
- Interacts with general public and occasionally with disgruntled customers
- Must be Journey Line Worker as indicated by completion of apprenticeship program with a minimum of five (5) years as a Journey Line Worker at the BWL
- Must have experience working with primary voltages with rubber gloves and sleeves
- Candidates must possess a valid MI License with an acceptable driving record
- Upon hire they must provide proof of successful completion of the State of MI written portion of the Commercial Driver License (CDL) examination, and pass the Department of Transportation (DOT) physical exam
- Within 6 months of the date of hire they must successfully pass the MI CDL skills/road
- Internal applicants must currently possess valid MI CDL with required endorsements or at minimum, pass DOT physical exam and State of MI written portion of CDL examination within 15 days of transfer
- Individuals will be subject to DOT requirements in accordance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMSCA), including random testing for controlled substances and alcohol
- Temperature and humidity extremes
- Dust and noise levels can be high
- Must work in inclement weather
- Occasional exposure to confined spaces
- High stress levels at times.
- Competitive salary, employee development, and opportunity for professional growth
- Robust time off benefits including vacation, free choice, sick leave, paid holidays
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, prescription, dental, life insurance, long-term disability, employee assistance program
- Retirement programs including 401a (100% company paid up to 13% of base salary), 457 match up to $2,500 per year, retiree medical
- Voluntary benefits including supplemental and dependent life insurance, vision, flexible spending, AFLAC options, LifeLock anti-theft, long term care, tuition reimbursement, HOPE loan
- The Board of Water & Light serves Lansing, Michigan, and surrounding areas with electricity, water, and steam
- Lansing's city charter vests the BWL with full and exclusive management of water, steam, and electric services for the city
- The American Public Power Association has honored the Lansing Board of Water & Light as one of the country's best publicly-owned utilities
Lansing, MI provides the opportunity to enjoy all seasons of fun and beauty. With the Grand River open for kayaking, lush golf courses, 17+ miles of trails for biking/hiking/running, Potter Park Zoo, and the sports, the arts and fine foods that comes from being near a major University, Michigan State University, there is a spot for everyone. The area is a short drive from Lake Michigan’s shoreline where there is views of natural beauty, boating, fishing, and windsurfing.
THE BOARD OF WATER & LIGHT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER