About the position Responsibilities • Troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing all equipment and company assets. • Performing preventive maintenance on plant equipment. • Working with scissor lifts, scaffolds, industrial pallet jacks, and various chemicals and lubricants. • Welding, soldering, and assembling equipment. • Completing required documentation daily. Requirements • Must have a high school diploma or the equivalent. • Experience with electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electronic repair preferred. • Must have a minimum work history of 12 consecutive months in maintenance related field in the previous 18 months. • Must be able and willing to complete work without direct supervision and be able to manage time. • Must be able and willing to serve as a member of the Emergency Response and Intermediate Fire Fighting Teams. Benefits • Paid time off • 401(k) plans • Affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits
See More Details >>Job Posting End Date 09-26-2025 Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date Job Summary The duties are to perform service work involving the installation, rearrangement, maintenance, operation, removal and inspection of electrical transmission and distribution facilities; drive and operate line trucks and associated auxiliary equipment. Respond to trouble calls, investigate, correct, and clear trouble, and provide assistance to construction and repair crews, as required. The following list sets forth the principal duties required for the job. All items apply to overhead and underground, as applicable. This list is 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. Job Description WHAT YOU'LL DO : - Perform duties in accordance with the Company's safety rules, regulations and practices and report unsafe conditions and practices. - Install and maintain transmission and distribution facilities and all types of line equipment on the most congested types of construction, energized or de-energized. - Assemble, install, maintain, remove and inspect conductors, fixtures and other associated equipment on overhead and underground facilities. - Operate cutouts, line switches, reclosers and other sectionalizing devices; re-fuse line and transformer devices; change line and transformer taps; phase out and/or parallel circuits. - Work with live line equipment on energized circuits for emergency repairs or routine modifications of facilities. - Make energized cut-overs from old poles and equipment to new or temporary installations. - Select proper standard drawings and interpret specifications and proceed with all new construction work and live line work without supervision. - Direct crew when assigned and exercise leadership and good judgment when in charge. - Locate and clear away dangerous conditions and repair facilities to restore and maintain service. Place danger signs and/or flares, flag traffic, and place barriers as required to protect the public. - Operate mechanized equipment required to install, remove or maintain overhead and underground transmission and distribution facilities. - Obtain, issue, accept and release transmission and distribution clearances or permits in accordance with established switching and tagging procedures. - Know and follow proper procedures for performing switching on all types of transmission and distribution lines and stations. - Install, maintain and switch underground residential distribution and commercial facilities. Locate and correct trouble using cable locating and fault finding tools and equipment. - Connect, phase out, parallel and adjust voltage on single and three-phase transformer installations.15. Use test equipment such as voltmeters, ammeters, maxi-meters, recording meters, phase rotation tester and other electrical test equipment associated with line work, at all voltages, including investigation of customer complaints. - Install three-phase regulator banks and energize or remove from service. - Install, maintain, operate and remove capacitor banks from service. - Patrol and inspect lines and stations as assigned. - Instruct customers regarding meter or service locations, and advise customers regarding service interruptions related to customers' electrical equipment. - Maintain tools, equipment and work area in a clean and orderly condition. - Maintain records and submit reports as required. - Assist and fill in for line crew leader and coach/advice employees of equal or lower classification. - Attend and participate in training as assigned and assist in the training of other employees. - Prepare, conduct and facilitate safety meetings. - Perform similar or less skilled work. - Report irregularities and abnormal conditions. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR: Education: High School graduate or General Equivalency Degree (GED) Work Experience requirement listed below: Minimum of one year distribution electrical power line work experience, OR one year of related line experience defined as: successful completion of a one year electrical power line school certificate plus a minimum of 16 weeks internship or distribution electrical power line experience, or an Associate degree from an electrical power line school which includes a minimum of 16 weeks internship or distribution electrical power line experience. Licenses/Certifications: Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License. OTHER MUST HAVES: Must have a good working knowledge of various circuit connections, voltage identification of lines, phasing, transformer connections and switching devices. Must know the fundamentals of electricity and have the ability to interpret field prints and switching diagrams, simple blueprints, one-line diagrams, instruction manuals and construction drawings. Must possess the ability to deal with employees, customers and the general public in a courteous and proper manner. Must have the ability to use a computer and electronic devices and write legibly and record accurately. Must be able to distinguish colors. Must have the ability to work aloft on poles, towers and structures and use various tools, and operate equipment and finger manipulation of bolts/screws, etc.Tolerate awkward or stretched positions while working aloft and suspended from safety belt. Must be able to work at heights of up to 250 feet.Must be able to lift 75lbs. overhead.Must demonstrate familiarity with Company safety rules and practices and be proficient in the application of resuscitation and first aid.Must possess the ability to plan work and to properly instruct others. Compensation Data Compensation Grade: N024-V75 Compensation Range: $33.61-34.73 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. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work. Hear about it first! Get job alerts by email. Log in to your Candidate Home Account today! If you don't have an account, you can create one. 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See More Details >>Requisition ID: 90368 NextEra Energy Resources is one of America’s largest wholesale electricity generators, harnessing diverse energy sources to power progress. We deliver tailored energy solutions that fuel economic growth, strengthen communities, and help customers achieve their energy goals. Ready to make a lasting impact? Take the next step in your career with us! Position Specific Description This is a permanent position based out of Wolf Ridge near Muenster, TX and will require 80% travel. Join the nation's largest infrastructure developer as a Seasonal Blade Technician at NextEra Energy. As a Seasonal Blade Technician you will be the critical front-line to ensure the safe and optimal performance of all wind farm operations. You will primarily focus on the safe execution of field-based equipment maintenance, diagnostics, as well as long-term reliability and profitability. Additional duties may include: • Implementing Operation Safety Policy Instructions, conducting field work in compliance with OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) applicable regulations, encourage good employee safety practices, and drive an unparalleled employee safety culture • Participating in Business Lean Six Sigma processes and projects • Recruiting and developing other technicians for the ongoing development of team • Supporting site manager for all phases of timely safety and environmental reporting, financial reporting, and turbine availability • Collaborating closely with internal NextEra users to develop and implement operation focused feedback and solutions for planned and unplanned maintenance, improvement projects, development, and financial performance • Presenting a positive professional representation of NextEra Energy in the community and with the customer • CDL is a plus These jobs are seasonal. Employees hired into seasonal jobs will be on leave during the months of December and January. Full-time employee benefits will continue during this period of time and employees will be responsible for paying the missed employee portion of the benefits premiums on their first pay check after their return to work. Join the NextEra Energy Power Generation Team Job Overview Employees in this role perform maintenance and repair activities on wind turbine generators. Individuals conduct precision measurments, structural material removal, and repair on wind turbine blades. This job includes performing and leading repairs on Category 4 and 5 repairs with established procedures, which may require judgment based deviation for special circumstances, with engineering consultation and approval. Employees in this role will be qualified in the set up, rigging, maintenance, and operation of blade repair platform and boom truck systems. Job Duties & Responsibilities • Performs maintenance and repair on wind turbine power generation equipment with qualified leader experience • Travels extensively with little or no notice within the entire company fleet • Performs electrical, electronic, and mechanical troubleshooting; assesses damage; and conducts repairs on structural components of wind turbine blades, as well as maintainence, rigging, and operation of blade repair platforms and boom trucks • Maintains all company supplied equipment, facilities, and tooling • Provides oversight to other personnel and serves in the capacity of Safety Mentor • Participates as a team leader by organizing pre and post job meetings, communicating with site management, and ordering parts/materials • Applies a general undestanding of all technical and process functions as well as a solid understanding of the Quality Improvement (QI) process • Leads daily crew meetings • Ability to meet attendance requirements • Performs other job-related duties as assigned Required Qualifications • High School Grad / GED • Experience: 1+ years OR completion of a technical certificate/degree program • Valid Driver's License (NON CDL) • Post-Offer Functional Capacity Evaluation Preferred Qualifications • Associate's or Equivalent Experience • Trade School Graduate • Experience: 2+ years • Commercial Driver's License • Certified Hazardous Materials Manager NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Click here to learn more. Employee Group: Non Exempt Employee Type: Full Time Job Category: Technicians - Wind/HV/Solar Organization: NextEra Energy Operating Services, LLC Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable NextEra Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law. NextEra Energy provides reasonable accommodation in its application and selection process for qualified individuals, including accommodations related to compliance with conditional job offer requirements, consistent with federal, state, and local laws. Supporting medical or religious documentation will be required where applicable and permitted by applicable law. To request a reasonable accommodation, please send an e-mail to recruiting-coordinator.sharedmailbox@nexteraenergy.com, providing your name, telephone number and the best time for us to reach you. Alternatively, you may call 1-844-694-4748. Please do not use this line to inquire about your application status. NextEra Energy will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. NextEra Energy does not accept any unsolicited resumes or referrals from any third-party recruiting firms or agencies. Please see our policy for more information.
See More Details >>Embarking on a career in the Mechanical trade in Vernon, TX typically begins with an apprenticeship, blending hands-on experience with classroom instruction, enabling individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships in this field generally span three to four years, requiring extensive training under seasoned professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 264,500 mechanical trade professionals nationwide, with 38 in Vernon, TX, and the job growth is projected at 11% from 2023 to 2033. Apprentices in Vernon earn an average of $264.50 per week, with an annual overtime average of $13,754. Vocational schools, unions, and platforms like HireLevel help aspiring mechanical trade professionals find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $87,000 annually for experienced professionals.
