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General Job Duties:
Maintain and/or construct all structures and substation equipment as directed.
Install and/or maintain substation equipment with the aid of electrical prints and manufacturer's instruction books.
During installation, periodic maintenance, or callouts, trouble shoot and correct malfunctions of all substation equipment.
Instruct subordinate personnel in the prescribed company procedures and operations of all equipment.
Determine procedures and work schedules for the installation.
Switch and take clearances of all electrical equipment necessary to complete the assigned tasks.
Machines and Equipment Operated as Part of the Job:
Pickup trucks, material trucks, service trucks, hydraulic and pneumatic tools, portable generator, hand tools, ladders, small hand tools, test instruments, lifting devices, bucket trucks, vacuum pumps, de-gassing trailer, acetylene and arc welding and rigging ability.
Working Conditions:
Variations in workload: Varies from moderate to extremely strenuous with peak periods of activity during outages.
Variations in amount required: Extremely close attention to detail on a continual basis.
Lifting, climbing, shoveling, pulling, stooping and unusual physical positions: i.e., working in elevated positions with body belts and using both hands even though the position may be abnormal.
Frequent overtime and call outs. Adverse weather conditions are not unusual. Overnight travel required.
Position typically works 4 days a week, 10-hour shifts, Monday-Thursday.
The Construction and Skilled Trades (CAST test) is required for this position.
Basic Qualifications:
Electrician Apprentice
High School Diploma/GED
Must possess ability to obtain a Florida class A CDL within 6 months of start date.
Electrician
High School Diploma/GED
5 to 7 years (total Substation Department experience) with 3-5 years as a substation electrician or substation lead type role (foreman, supervisor)
Must possess a state issued class A CDL license with the ability to obtain a Florida class A CDL in 6 months.
This position requires successful completion of the Construction and Skilled Trades Test (CAST)
This position contains a weight restriction of 275 pounds as an essential function of the job.
Residency Requirement
Must reside within 1 hour from headquarters (operations complex
Travel Requirements
5-15%