Distribution Technician III

TRC Companies • MI-Grand Rapids, MI

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About The Position

The Distribution Technician III will be responsible to provide direction, training, and guidance of other distribution personnel of equal or lower grade as directed by the supervisor. The Distribution Technician III will also perform visual inspection of overhead and underground electrical distribution facilities and equipment in order to compile field data collection, minor work order preparation, and maintenance reports of distribution equipment.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Five (5) years of progressive development as a Distribution Technician or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Design and prepare independently, construction orders related to overhead, underground facilities associated with electric distribution systems applying prescribed standards, guides, specifications and procedures.
• Apply the client's standards, guidelines, specifications, practices and procedures or appropriate industry standards in preparing layouts of overhead and/or underground electric distribution facilities.
• Prepare design sketches, cost estimates, bill of materials and any other required documents and reports for construction and maintenance projects.
• Assist in the performance of load studies on distribution transformers, investigate circuit overloads and voltage complaints to determine necessary corrective action.
• Contact landowners and/or their agents, to negotiate agreement of Rights of Way (easements) for proposed utility equipment.
• Obtain necessary contact and tax map information for easement processing.
• Prepare and submit required reports and correspondence.
• Assist in the acquisition of field data.
• Assist in the gathering of information from field notes.
• Perform tasks such as digitizing, copying and scanning of drawings, prints and maps.
• Utilize client and company information systems to track and update design activities.
• Follow Code of Safe Practices as outlined in the company safety policies.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
• 401k package that includes both traditional and Roth IRA options and Company match.
• Paid time off contingent upon full time or part-time status and level of seniority (ranging from 15 to 25 days per year).
• All full-time employees enjoy a minimum of 8 Paid Holidays per year.
• TRC ensures that all employees, including those that work part-time, receive paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with the laws of their state of residence.
• TRC offers jurisdiction specific benefit packages for International and Puerto Rico employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED