Electrician Trainee - Va Beach

Dominion Energy • Virginia Beach, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Electrician Trainee performs Substation construction and maintenance work on electrical distribution and transmission substations, working in both energized and de-energized substations. The work is primarily outdoors in all types of weather and involves heavy labor, including climbing steel structures and working from ladders and aerial lifts, as well as moving tools and materials weighing up to 75 pounds on the ground and aloft. Due to equipment weight limits, the employee must not exceed 290 pounds.

The role requires obtaining a Class A CDL learner's permit within one month of employment and a Class A CDL with a HAZMAT endorsement within six months. Dominion provides CDL training. The position is represented by Local 50 and pays a starting rate of $24.61 per hour. The regular schedule is four 10-hour days, Monday through Thursday, from 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; overtime, including extended workdays, is required as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to climb steel structures and work from ladders and aerial lifts.
• Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather.
• Availability for planned and unplanned overtime, including extended workdays.
• Must not exceed the 290-pound equipment weight restriction.
• Must obtain a Class A CDL learner's permit within one month and a Class A CDL with HAZMAT endorsement within six months of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Class A CDL with HAZMAT endorsement or a CDL learner's permit.
• Previous electric and/or utility experience.
• Experience with forklift operations, aerial lifts, power-driven equipment, painting, cutting equipment, pneumatic equipment, or hydraulic equipment.
• Military service members and veterans with ranks E3-E5, W1-W2, or O1-O3, with an appropriate equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Construct and maintain electrical distribution and transmission substations.
• Work in energized and de-energized substations.
• Climb steel structures and work from ladders and aerial lifts.
• Drive and/or operate vehicles for long distances.
• Operate heavy equipment for substation construction and maintenance.
• Work with materials and equipment including mineral oils, paints, compressed gases, battery acids, PCBs, solvents, explosives, and pumps.
• Meet applicable NERC requirements.
• Obtain a Class A CDL learner's permit within one month of employment and a CDL with Dominion training within six months.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision benefits, including coverage for families and domestic partners.
• Vacation.
• Retirement plans, including 401(k) contributions and matching.
• 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