Electric Ground Worker (Suffolk)
dominion energySuffolk, VA
Electric Ground Worker (Suffolk)
dominion energySuffolk, VA
yesterday
Industries
Other Heavy and Civil Engineering ConstructionElectric Power DistributionPower and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction$24.60
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Electric Ground Worker (Suffolk) Dominion Energy is committed to providing reliable, affordable, and increasingly clean energy that powers our customers every day. If you want to work for a purpose-driven company that values safety and collaboration, we're looking for you. You won't just find a job here; you'll find your career. The Ground Worker position may be an excellent starting point for a career with Dominion Energy.
Job Summary:
The successful candidate will be exposed to the many facets of construction, operation, and maintenance of the Electrical Distribution System. If you enjoy the variety of challenging work outside of an office and want to develop communication, technical and mechanical abilities, the Ground Worker position may be an excellent starting point for a career with Dominion Energy. More specifically, the successful candidate will develop skills to prepare themselves for potential advancement in Line-work, Substation, Design, or Dispatch areas.
The selected candidate:
- Must be 18 years of age at the time of application
- Must obtain a Class A CDL learner's permit within 1 month of employment and a CDL within 6 months of employment.
- Due to weight limits on equipment, a weight restriction of 290 pounds applies.
- Requires "recommended" test results from Modern Hire Electric Ground Worker Virtual Job Tryout administered online.
Requires "recommended" results from pre-employment fitness physical assessment.*Upon completion of your pre-employment background and medical check, your first day of work will be at our Training Center in Chester, VA. You will attend Ground Worker training for a period of 4 weeks Dominion Energy's expense.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience Required Qualifications:
Valid Drivers License and 18 years of ageGED or HS diploma required
Ability to lift up to 75 pounds on a regular basis
Ability to carry up to 60 pounds
Ability to work on ladders and hydraulic lifts
Ability to be on call and quickly respond to electrical restorations
Ability to learn how to operate construction equipment and use hand tools
Computer application aptitude
Ability to work within a physically demanding work environment
A strong driving record which will allow the candidate to obtain a commercial driver's license by the end of the sixth month of employment
Preferred Qualifications:
- Class A or Class B CDLOSHA 10 or 30 certification
- Certification in CPR, First Aid, or AEDPrevious experience in working with mechanical or electrical concepts and applications
- Background in the military is a plus
- Background in construction or related work environments
- Background in working outdoors
Education Requirements:
- GED or HS Diploma required
- Related Military Occupations:
- Army – Transmission and Distribution Specialist (RC) - 12Q (formerly 52G, 21Q), Cable Systems Installer / Maintainer – 25L (formerly 31L), Interior Electrician – 12R (formerly 51R, 21R), Prime Power Production Specialist – 12P (formerly 52E, 21P)
Air Force – Communications Cable and Antenna Systems Journeyman – 2E652, Electrical Systems Apprentice – 3E031, Electrical Systems Journeyman – 3E051, Electrical Systems Craftsman – 3E071Marine Corps – Electrician – 1141 Navy – Construction Electrician – CE, Advanced Construction Electrician - 5635, Electrical Component Maintenance Technician – 4626, FFG-7 Class Auxiliaries Electrical System Technician – 4632
Working Conditions:
Cold 76-100%Confined Spaces 51-75%Energized Wires 51-75%Heat 51-75%Operating Machinery 76-100%Travel 51-75%What You'll Get: Starting Hourly Rate: $24.60At Dominion Energy, we offer excellent plans and programs for employees. Employees are rewarded with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package which includes: health, dental, and vision benefits with coverage for families and domestic partners, vacation, retirement plans including 401k contributions and matches, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, bonus eligibility, sick leave, and disability insurance. Dominion Energy is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin and/or status as a protected veteran or individual with a disability.
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JOB OVERVIEW
Salary
$24.60
Experience level
Junior
Location
Suffolk, VA
Occupation
Electricians
Industry
Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
Posted
yesterday
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