Job Posting End Date 05-23-2025 Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date Job Summary Perform all types of work involved in the construction, maintenance, rebuild, removal, operation, testing and inspection of energized or de-energized generation, transmission, and distribution facilities. Respond to emergency call-outs on station trouble and coordinate prompt restoration of service to customers as required. These essential functions are not intended to limit assignment of work or the degree of supervision under all operating conditions. Employee may perform miscellaneous, related, and incidental work in addition to that specifically outlined below. The following reference is provided as a guideline for persons responsible for directing the duties and responsibilities of assigned personnel, to assist in the safety and development of employees, and is not intended to limit assignment of work or the degree of supervision under all operating conditions: DIRECT SUPERVISION - When a qualified person is working with/hands-on with the person performing the designated task. IMMEDIATE SUPERVISION - When a qualified person is near the structure/equipment and is in constant visual and/or verbal contact to the person performing the designated task. GENERAL SUPERVISION - An employee of equal or higher classification, knowledgeable of the task at hand and not necessarily at the job site. QUALIFIED PERSON - Station Electrician or Supervisor who is knowledgeable of the task or work to be performed, and is capable of performing the appropriate emergency rescue. Job Description ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 1) Work on conductors and equipment energized at voltages above 750 volts with direct supervision or assistance of personnel in higher classification. Use live line tools as required for the work. Operate crane and aerial lift equipment when in close proximity to energized lines or equipment; operate company vehicles and specialized equipment. 2) Assemble, repair and maintain circuit breakers, transformers, reactive devices, network protectors and transformers, and station equipment such as lightning arresters and capacitor banks; replace bushings in the field; repair and replace associated equipment and subassemblies; make connection splices and cable terminations; install ground wires on de-energized primary leads and conductors, power cables, and related apparatus. Erect and drill switchboard panels and mount equipment; replace switchboard equipment; wire de-energized panels and controls; wire energized panels and controls in the presence of a qualified employee; install and wire outlets, control lighting, fixtures and switches; install conduit, pipe and tubing. Select proper prints and/or drawings for various work and have a basic understanding of each. 3) Assemble and erect station steel structural members; assemble and replace switches and buses; ascend station structures by climbing or other approved means; paint structures and equipment. Make structural parts from sketch or verbal instructions; patch concrete and build forms; do incidental rough carpenter work and perform caulking. 4) Perform switching operations as directed and accept clearances, make de-energized tests, and install protective grounds. 5) Make inspections of stations and buildings; report irregularities and abnormal conditions; remove string, bird nests and other foreign objects from station equipment; check operating condition of equipment such as pumps, compressors, and fire extinguishers; complete inspection reports. 6) Make connections for various electrical tests Set up and operate circuit breaker stroke analyzer; set up, tear down and operate oil handling equipment and SF6 gas equipment; record and read instruments and gauges such as voltmeters, watt/reactive meters, ammeters, hydrometers, pressure and level gauges. Check, adjust, and set auxiliary controls such as auxiliary switches, pressure switches, alarm and indicating gauges Set up and operate TTR, Doble, core megger and resistance for transformer testing, etc. 7) Maintain records and prepare and submit reports as required. 8) Assist employees of equal or higher classification; direct the work of employees assigned to assist. 9) Perform duties in accordance with the Company safety rules and operating regulations and practices. Assist in conducting departmental safety meetings and training of other employees. Inspect and maintain live line tools, ladders, and personal insulated safety equipment; use electric or gas welding equipment, hydraulic conduit benders, and compression tools. Maintain various types of fire-fighting equipment. Maintain tools and equipment in a clean and orderly condition. 10) Perform similar or less skilled work as assigned MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Education requirements are listed below:Two-year associate degree electrical/mechanical/industrial maintenance technology or equivalent education and/or experience.Equivalent education and experience is limited to military training and work experience of technical/technician nature (such as aviation and nuclear instrumentation technician);or recent experience (within last 6 months) as a Station Electrician or equivalent job title with another electric utility or contractor. Work Experience requirement listed below:Minimum of 24 months satisfactory work experience as a Station Electrician C or the equivalent (as determined by the Company through demonstration, examination and performance appraisal). Licenses/Certifications: Valid Class A CDL is required OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Must be available to work overtime, call-out overtime and shift work, as required. Travel requirements are expected > 50 % of the time These are additional expectations for the job and could include specific work experience, license / certifications, preemployment testing, expectations about travel, shift work, etc: Shall have performed the duties of and have all the qualifications of a Station Electrician C and 24 months of on the job experience or the equivalent. Equivalent experience is determined at the time of the assessment and appropriate time step credit will be given. Shall qualify through demonstration, examination and/or performance appraisal as determined by the Company. Thorough knowledge of the stations in the territory assigned.Knowledge of print reading sufficient to interpret and apply information from drawings, instruction manuals, one-line diagrams, and associated documents. Must satisfactorily complete, in such time frames as may be established by the Company, all required training to advance to the next higher classification in the line of progression, or vacate the current classification. Must have the ability and desire to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to perform the duties and/or responsibilities of the key job (Station Electrician A) in this family and be qualified through demonstration, examination and/or performance appraisal as determined by the Company. Ability to deal with customers and other employees in a courteous and professional manner. Ability to plan work and to properly instruct and brief others. Must possess and maintain a valid commercial driver’s license. Must meet all vehicle operation requirements as designated by federal and/or state law. Familiarity with the Company safety rules and practices and proficiency in the application of resuscitation and First Aid as presented in the Company’s Safety Manual. Considerable travel and overtime may be required to complete work assignments. Must successfully complete Physical Abilities Test (PAT) PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Physical demands required for this job include but not limited to:Minimum Requirement Station Electrician Amount of Weight Lifted from Floor/Ground to Waist Level: 75Amount of Weight to be Carried for 20 Feet: 60Amount of Weight Lifted to Chest Level: 50Amount of Weight Lifted to Eye Level: 30Distance to Walk Accumulated over the Course of an 8-Hour Shift: ½ MileDistance in Feet to Climb and Work on a Ladder/Structure: 50 and HigherDistance in Feet to Ascend to and Work in a Bucket/Lift: 100 and Higher (Tested at 60’)Ability to Discriminate between Colors Yes (Tested) #APCO Compensation Data Compensation Grade: N004-150 Compensation Range: $30.12-31.81 USD The Physical Demand Level for this job is: H – Heavy Work: Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10-20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. 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