Powerline Technician

Job Summary

The Commonwealth of Virginia is seeking a skilled Powerline Worker to join our team. As a Powerline Worker, you will be responsible for installing, locating, maintaining, and repairing electric utility distribution systems and various other electrical services and equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, locate, maintain, and repair electric utility distribution systems and various other electrical services and equipment.
• Utilize hot line equipment and tools to perform tasks safely and efficiently.
• Work effectively within a team or small crew organization daily.
• Be willing and able to work extra and irregular hours as the utility needs may require.
• Ability to work independently with all work subject to inspection by supervisor.
• Ability to install and maintain street lights.
• Ability to investigate power failures and restore power during emergencies.
• Ability to document work for updating system records.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience and knowledge (at the Journeyman Level) of primary and secondary power distribution.
• Demonstrated detailed knowledge of underground and overhead distribution line construction and maintenance practices.
• Working knowledge and understanding of hot line work.
• Ability to possess professional demeanor and function within a team environment.
• Exceptional attention to safety protocols and OSHA requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Apprenticeship, or an equivalent level of training, in high voltage electric distribution line construction.
• Demonstrated experience in hot line work, pole climbing, and line construction.
• Considerable high voltage distribution experience with an electrical utility or electrical contractor.
• Experience in a multi-trade, multi-discipline environment.

About the Commonwealth of Virginia

The Commonwealth of Virginia is a comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world. We are dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity, and we offer a diverse range of programs and services to our students, faculty, and staff.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Commonwealth of Virginia is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status.