Electric Line Worker Trainee - Springfield, VA

Electric Line Worker Trainee - Springfield, VA

Dominion Energy is committed to providing reliable, affordable, and increasingly clean energy that powers our customers every day. If you want to work for a purpose-driven company that values safety and collaboration, we’re looking for you. You won’t just find a job here; you’ll find your career. Review the position below and apply today.

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 below will be considered for this opportunity.

Our Springfield District office has a vacancy for an Electric Line Worker Trainee.

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 overhead and underground electrical lines. This position requires a valid CDL and overtime availability 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.

• Climb poles and towers
• Work aloft with and lift tools and material up to 60 lbs
• Drive and/or operate vehicles for long distances
• Operate heavy equipment 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
• Must be available for overtime including extended workdays and holidays
• Due to weight limits on equipment, a weight restriction of 290 pounds applies
• Perform other duties, as assigned

Electric Line Worker Trainee pay rate: $28.95 base pay, plus a 10% wage supplement for the Springfield office.

• Prefer experience in the electric distribution field.
• Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED is required.
• The ability to lift up to 75 lbs. is required.
• The ability to work off a ladder is required.
• Be able to obtain a Class A CDL by the end of the 5th month of work.
• Forklift operations, aerial lifts, power driven equipment, pneumatic equipment, hydraulic equipment, etc.
• Ability to climb poles and towers.

High School Diploma or GED is required.

Cold 76-100%

Confined Spaces 51-75%

Dust / Grease / Oil 51-75%

Energized Wires 51-75%

Heat 51-75%

Operating Machinery 76-100%

Travel 51-75%

Union - IBEW Local 50 VA/NC/WVA

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

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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,  

Dominion Energy is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin and/or status as a protected veteran or individual with a disability.

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