Service Worker II - Springfield

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This position does not offer relocation assistance.

Job Summary

The Electric Distribution Operations and Construction department has a Service Worker II vacancy at our Springfield Office.

Responsibilities will include a full range of line construction and maintenance work on the electrical distribution systems. This position will involve working with both energized and de-energized electrical systems while troubleshooting, constructing, and repairing underground electrical lines. Most of the work is performed outdoors in all types of weather conditions and is considered “heavy labor”.

Responsibilities include:

• Must be a self-starter with the ability to work alone 80% of the time while still being part of a local team.

• Perform functions included but not limited to responding to underground 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.

• Patrol lines on foot and with all-terrain vehicles (ATV’s) for long distances at a time.

• Operate and/or drive heavy equipment for long distances to construct and maintain distribution system.

• Work in inclement weather as needed or service dictates.

• Work in adverse environments such as swamps, wetlands, coastal sounds, lakes, rivers and mountains.

• Work outdoors 95% on a normal day.

Due to weight limits on equipment, weight restriction of 290 lbs. applies.

Starting rate for this position is 44.52/hr

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Experience

• This position requires a minimum of 3 years’ experience in 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).

• Graduate of a recognized Lineman Development program preferred.

• Ability to obtain a valid class A CDL by the end of the 5th month of employment

• Must be available for call out, overtime availability (including extended workday and holidays), and have ability to work rotating 10-hour shifts (Eligible for premium pay for applicable overtime hours)

• The ability to work aloft and lift up to 75 lbs.

• The ability to work off a ladder

• Ability to become Switching qualified

• Operate forklift, aerial lifts, power driven equipment, pneumatic equipment, hydraulic equipment, etc.

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

• Ability to communicate effectively, have good teamwork skills and able to understand, comprehend and follow directions in the workplace

• Must possess basic computer skills

*The selected individual must be able to assess at a competency level 3 in the Dominion Underground Electric Line Worker Development program in underground energized line work.

Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Being the first responder to power outages

• Repair and/or maintenance of URD Electrical facilities (i.e. outage response and troubleshooting of customer outages)

• Work closely with the Regional Operations Centers within the Dominion service territory

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

• 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).

• Perform other duties, as assigned

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

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

Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED is required.

Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description

Working Conditions

Cold 51-75%

Confined Spaces 51-75%

Dust / Grease / Oil 51-75%

Energized Wires 51-75%

Loud Noise 51-75%

Outdoors 76-100%

Travel 26-50%

Union - IBEW Local 50 VA/NC/WVA

Other Working Conditions

Test Description

This job requires "recommended" test results from Modern Hire Electric Ground Worker Virtual Job Tryout administered online. The assessment is untimed, but usually takes about 45 minutes to complete.

Export Control

Certain positions at Dominion Energy may involve access to information and technology subject to export controls under U.S. law. Compliance with these export controls may result in Dominion Energy limiting its consideration of certain applicants.

Other Information

We offer excellent plans and programs for employees. Employees are rewarded with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package which may include: health benefits with coverage for families and domestic partners, vacation, retirement plans, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and much more. To learn more about our benefits, click here

Dominion Energy is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran or disabled status.

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·17,000 employees

·Headquarters: Richmond, VA

·16 states in the US

·$100 billion of assets

·Nearly $35 million in charitable contributions

·100,000+ volunteer hours recorded in the community

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We’ve cut carbon emissions from our electric generation business by approximately 46% (since 2005) and methane emissions from our natural gas business by 38% (since 2010) — and. By growing wind, solar, and renewable natural gas and pursuing innovative technologies, we expect to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. We’ve also committed to reducing the emissions of our suppliers and customers — so we can all move forward together.

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