Electric Ground Worker (Chesapeake)

Dominion Energy • Chesapeake, VA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Dominion Energy is seeking an Electric Ground Worker to join their team. This role is an excellent starting point for a career with Dominion Energy, offering exposure to the construction, operation, and maintenance of the Electrical Distribution System. The position involves challenging outdoor work in all weather conditions and is considered heavy labor. The successful candidate will develop skills for potential advancement in Line-work, Substation, Design, or Dispatch areas. The role requires willingness to work up to 300 hours of overtime annually and the ability to respond within one hour of a call for overtime is strongly preferred.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age at the time of application
• Must obtain a Class A CDL learner's permit within 1 month of employment and a CDL within 6 months of employment.
• Due to weight limits on equipment, a weight restriction of 290 pounds applies.
• Requires "recommended" test results from Modern Hire Electric Ground Worker Virtual Job Tryout administered online.
• Requires "recommended" results from pre-employment fitness physical assessment.
• Valid Drivers License and 18 years of age
• GED or HS diploma required
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds on a regular basis
• Ability to carry up to 60 pounds
• Ability to work on ladders and hydraulic lifts
• Ability to be on call and quickly respond to electrical restorations
• Ability to learn how to operate construction equipment and use hand tools
• Computer application aptitude
• Ability to work within a physically demanding work environment
• A strong driving record which will allow the candidate to obtain a commercial driver’s license by the end of the sixth month of employment

Nice To Haves

• Prefer Class A or Class B CDL
• Prefer Class A CDL permit
• Prefer OSHA 10 or 30 certification
• Prefer certification in CPR, First Aid, or AED
• Previous experience in working with mechanical or electrical concepts and applications
• Background in the military is a plus
• Background in construction or related work environments
• Background in working outdoors

Responsibilities

• Providing tools, materials, and supplies to journeyman linemen
• Ensuring safety rules and regulations are observed on the worksite
• Driving trucks and ensuring they are properly stocked and maintained
• Preparing the equipment and worksite for the effective completion of assignments
• Operating various types of equipment used in the construction process (diggers, aerial devices, etc.)

Benefits

• health, dental, and vision benefits with coverage for families and domestic partners
• vacation
• retirement plans including 401k contributions and matches
• paid holidays
• tuition reimbursement
• bonus eligibility
• sick leave
• disability insurance

What This Job Offers

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