Utility Electrician

Overview

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One of the most productive public research universities in the nation, Clemson University attracts and powerfully unites students, faculty and staff whose greatest desire is to make a difference in the lives of others. Clemson has recently been named a top 25 public college in the country by the Wall Street Journal, a top South Carolina employer by Forbes and a Military Friendly Employer for five years running.

Through our research, outreach and entrepreneurial projects, Clemson University and its employees are driving economic development and improving quality of life in South Carolina and beyond.

Location:

Clemson, SC

Open Date: Welcome to Clemson – Job posting details are provided below.

Performs routine electrical work on campus primary electrical distribution systems, industrial systems, outdoor lighting systems, and traffic control systems requiring professional skill and technical knowledge. Other duties as assigned.

• 30% - Essential - Medium Voltage Distribution System Electrician:
  Performs predictive and preventative maintenance, repair and construction associated with campus primary electrical distribution systems (12470V/4160V), including tasks such as maintenance, repair, replacement or new construction to underground duct bank cable systems, including tunnel system, manholes, underground vaults, overhead lines and poles, circuit switching equipment, substations, transformers, maintaining utility right of ways and building switch gear. Safely operates heavy equipment associated with installation and repair including trenchers, backhoes, telehandlers, digger derricks, and bucket trucks.
• 30% - Essential - Maintain and Update Campus Site Lighting:
  Perform maintenance, repair and installation of campus site lighting, underground wiring and lighting control and systems including walkways, streets, parking lots and other outdoor areas. Update and replace existing lighting systems with higher quality and more energy efficient fixtures as directed. Set up and operate special power and lighting systems required for campus functions.
• 20% - Essential - Safety, Training, and Mentorship:
  Promotes a safe workplace and safe work practices at all times. Complies with all applicable OSHA safety mandates and enforcement of University LOTO policy. Complies with all NEC and NESC rules and regulations, completing all relevant training. Promotes positive and productive relationships within and between shops. Leads, guides, and/or trains other electricians in applicable procedures and techniques. Completes the required training and testing to maintain applicable licensing.
• 10% - Essential - Electrical Utility Plant Maintenance:
  Maintains, repairs or replaces electrical equipment and apparatus, including single and three phase motors, starters, generators, fused and non-fused disconnect switches and circuit breakers. Reads and understands plans and specifications and applies them to work in the field. Lays out and installs electrical conduit systems consisting of rigid steel, electrical metallic tubing, plastic ducting and prefabricated bus duct. Collaborates with customers to ensure customer satisfaction.
• 10% - Essential - Traffic Signal Maintenance and Repair:
  Perform maintenance, repair, and installation of campus traffic signal systems including control cabinets, signal heads, vehicle detection systems, pedestrian push buttons, and signage. Setup, maintain, and remove temporary work zones as designed including warning signs, traffic cones, and stop/slow paddles.

Minimum Requirements

• Education:
  
  High School or equivalent experience in the construction or repair of secondary electrical systems. Relevant experience may be substituted for the required diploma on a year-for-year basis.
• Licenses:
  Driver's License Class A CDL

Preferred Requirements

• Work Experience:
  
  3+ years of Utility Line Worker or Industrial Electrician skills at Journeyman level;
  Journeyman Electrical Certification or Journeyman Lineman Certification.

JOB KNOWLEDGE – Firm working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to use in varied situations.

Supervises work of others and may offer recommendations for hiring, termination and pay adjustments but does not have responsibility for making these decisions. Acts as Lead by guiding the work of others who perform essentially the same work.

No Budget Responsibilities – No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.

• 40% Stand for prolonged periods
• 40% Walk or move about
• 20% Use hands or feet to operate or handle machinery, equipment, etc
• 30% Ascend or descend (i.e. stairs, ladder)
• 30% Position self to accomplish task (i.e. stoop, kneel, crawl)
• 30% Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself
• 30% Recognize or inspect visually
• 30% Move, transport, raise or lower
• 30% Extends hands or arms in any direction
• 80%…