Becoming an electrician in Fallon, NV, typically begins with an apprenticeship, combining hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four to five years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 40,670 electricians nationwide, with a projected 6% job growth from 2022 to 2032. Apprentices in Fallon earn an average of $400 per week, with experienced professionals often exceeding an annual salary of $108,000. Trade schools, unions, and local platforms help aspiring electricians find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential.
Job Overview Performs the duties necessary to maintain all high voltage electrical and peripheral low voltage systems and equipment up to 115KV. Responsible for the care of the equipment and tools necessary to perform such work. Keeps Lead and Supervisor apprised of unique situations and problems encountered. This position has a competitive wage along with excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, 11 paid holidays, and PTO starting a 10 hours per month. There is a contract year clothing allowance for protective clothing and/or ANSI compliant safety shoes. Work Model: Onsite Responsibilities Essential Duties & Job Functions: • Performs a variety of electrical trade functions such as installing, maintaining, or repairing equipment for generating, distributing, or utilizing electrical energy. • Installs or repairs any of a variety of electrical equipment such as generators, transformers, switchboards, controllers, circuit breakers, motors, and other distribution equipment. • Locates and diagnoses trouble in the electrical distribution system. • Work involves laying out work from blueprints, drawings, models, or verbal instructions. • Installs and climbs poles and towers, services storage batteries used for backup power source, performs evaluation of in-service relays to detect failure of distribution lines and equipment. • Works standard mathematical computations relating to load requirements of wiring or electrical equipment. • Works and assists other crafts and trades in their day-to-day operations. • Operates switches to isolate and remove defective components for repair. Installs and repairs overhead and underground power lines. Installs, disconnects, removes and repairs electrical power meters. • Respond to emergency situations during or after hours, holidays and weekends for the purpose of resolving immediate concerns. Be available on-call within one hour, after the Governments request to respond to after-hours requests. Must be able to work overtime as required. • Installs conduit, wiring panels, breakers, and associated equipment required for distributing both high and low voltage circuits. Job Requirements Mandatory: • High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED). • Journeyman H.V. Electrician with completion of a four (4) year technical training program. Technical training may include an accredited technical training program or recognized established apprenticeship program. • Valid Commercial Driver’s License with a Class B endorsement, without a major violation or three or more incidents in the past 36 months. (WA license must be obtained within 30 days of employment). • Communicate, both orally and in writing, in the English language. • Verifiable work experience of at least three years in an Operations & Maintenance services environment supporting a military base or similar civilian installation. • Verifiable work experience of at least five years’ work experience as a High Voltage Electrician. • A commitment to be on-call 24 hours/7 days on a rotational basis with a 1-hour response time requirement. • Citizen of the United States. • Ability to successfully pass a background check, drug test, and physical as required. • Must have and demonstrate a Journeyman Electrician’s knowledge and ability to: • Identify high voltage circuits and how they are applied. • Identify the trade specific equipment and be able to verbally discuss how they are used. • Verbalize about hazards encountered in manholes and appropriate duct bank safety. • Demonstrate an ability to read blueprints, electrical schematics, and one-line diagrams. • Must possess the ability to troubleshoot streetlight circuits and repair same. • Must possess the ability to properly use the Bucket truck and Derrick/Digger truck. • Ability to perform periodic preventive maintenance to electrical distribution equipment and associated circuits. • Ability to splice high voltage cables. • Ability to terminate high voltage cables. • Ability to install transformers, switches, electrical meters and to test cables and other high voltage equipment. Reasonable Accommodation: CGS will provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Chugach Government Solutions or any if its subsidiaries, please email [email protected]. Equal Employment Opportunity: Chugach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, disability, genetic factors, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
See More Details >>NV Energy is seeking Journeyman Linemen for their Fallon, NV location. Candidates will perform overhead and underground transmission and distribution work, requiring a high school diploma and completion of a four-year apprenticeship. The role offers a $5,000 sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, and competitive pay of $65.32 per hour, along with various benefits. This position involves outdoor work in all weather conditions and is not remote. Requirements Journeymen Lineman who join NV Energy will be eligible for these additional incentives: • Up to $5,000 sign-on bonus • Available relocation assistance based on location Energize Your Career at NV Energy Would you like to join the premier provider of energy for Nevada? Would you like the opportunity to build a career that offers you challenge, adventure and a variety of work assignments while growing your skills and expertise - consider NV Energy! NV Energy has served northern Nevada for more than 150 years and southern Nevada since 1906. Our Company is committed to creating a culture that embraces our core values of safety, customer focus, compliance, integrity, and reliability. Be a Lineman who is set apart from the rest. NV Energy is seeking Journeyman Lineman for our Fallon yard. As a Journeyman Lineman, you will perform all classes of overhead and underground transmission and distribution line work while working in a crew environment. Candidates, through training and experience, are required to demonstrate their knowledge of underground circuits, substations, and apparatus to test, maintain, and install duct line, cable, conduits, risers, Company-owned customer outdoor lighting equipment, circuit breakers, transformers, and associated equipment, substation equipment, and circuits. Life in Northern Nevada Northern Nevada communities still boast small town values and size while offering world class amenities, entertainment, arts and cultural events and adventures in the great outdoors including golfing, big game hunting, fishing, mountain and motocross biking and much more! Whether you are a sports enthusiast or an outdoor adventurer, communities in Northern Nevada offer you the quality of life worth living. Essential Education, Skills, and Environment Education and Work Experience High School Diploma or GED and completion of a four year Journeyman- Electric Lineman apprentice program through IBEW or DOL Specialized Knowledge and Skills Experience with Hot Stick and Rubber gloving. Work Environment and Physical Demands Climbing towers and poles, working outdoors in all weather conditions Additional Requirements This position is regulated by the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) under Title 49 CFR Part 382 and Part 40. Any applicant/employee who is licensed and would operate a commercial vehicle for the Company will be subject to drug and alcohol testing under the Company’s FMCSA drug and alcohol testing programs. Any employment, transfer, or promotion offer made for this position is contingent upon taking and passing a drug test prior to the commencement of the new role. If an applicant/employee fails the drug test, any offer of employment, transfer, or promotion will be revoked. . Compensation $65.32 per hour. Potential Safety Bonus 2%. The company reserves the right to determine the number of positions awarded for this requisition. Benefits We offer the following benefits for non-represented employees. For represented employees, we offer many similar benefits plans and programs with specific terms negotiated in the collective bargaining agreement. • Medical • Pharmacy • Dental • Vision • Life Insurance & AD&D • Wellness • Flexible Spending Accounts • 401(k) fixed contribution – company contributes 4% regardless of employee’s contribution • 401(k) match – company matches 100% of the employee’s first 6% contribution; immediate vesting • Adoption assistance • Tuition Assistance • Paid Time Off (PTO) • 12 paid holidays • Parental leave • Military leave • Bereavement leave • Short-term and long-term disability • Identity Theft Protection – company paid • Visit our Corporate website for detailed information and other benefits offered EOE/Veteran/Disability At NV Energy, we celebrate diversity, equity and inclusion. NV Energy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law. If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar law, and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at our company, please contact Human Resources via email at [email protected] or call our HR Help Desk at (702) 402-5500 and select '0' or Fax your request at (702) 402-0031. TTY Sensory Impaired - 711
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