Electrician Trainee - Midlothian, VA
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Job DescriptionATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is On-Site at the location detailed in the job post.This position will take on the responsibilities of a full range of Substation construction and maintenance work on electrical distribution and transmission substations. This position works inside energized and de-energized substations. This position requires a Class A CDL license with HAZMAT endorsement within 6 months of hiring. Planned and unplanned overtime work will be required. The majority of the work is performed outdoors in all types of weather conditions and is considered heavy labor which is not limited to but includes the following: Climbing steel structures and working off ladders and aerial lifts. Working with lift tools and material up to 75 pounds on the ground and aloft. Due to weight limits on equipment, weight restriction not to exceed 290 pounds.Various duties include:Climb steel structures and work off ladders and aerial liftsNERC requirementsDrive and/or operate vehicles for long distancesOperate heavy equipment to construct and maintain distribution and transmission substationsWorking with mineral oils, paints, compressed gases i.e. air, nitrogen, SF-6 etc. battery acids, PCB's, solvents, explosives, pumps, etc.The selected candidate must be able to obtain a Class A CDL learner's permit within 1 month of employment and a CDL with Dominion training within 6 months of employment.Working Conditions Include:Work schedule is 4 X 10 hour days Monday thru Thursday from 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Work outdoors 95% of a normal dayWork in inclement weather as needed or service dictatesMust be available for overtime including extended workdaysThis is a Local 50 union represented position with a starting pay rate of $23.95 per hour. Additional Qualifications/ResponsibilitiesRequired Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & ExperienceThe ability to lift up to 75lbs is requiredThe ability to climb steel structures and work off ladders and aerial lifts. Preferred Qualifications:Class A CDL with HAZMAT endorsement or CDL learner's permit.Previous electric and/or utility experience is a plus.Experience with forklift operations, aerial lifts, power driven equipment, painting, cutting equipment, pneumatic equipment and hydraulic equipment. 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 RequirementsHigh School Diploma or GEDLicenses, Certifications, or Quals DescriptionWorking ConditionsCold 51-75%Dust / Grease / Oil 51-75%Energized Wires 76-100%Heat 51-75%Outdoors 76-100%Union - IBEW Local 50 VA/NC/WVA