Helper Distribution Test

PEPCO • Washington, DC

3d

About The Position

The Helper Distribution Test observes and performs routine manual functions to assist in testing and analyzing conditions of overhead and underground transmission, distribution, and customer electrical equipment. The role requires working in varied indoor and outdoor environments, including hazardous conditions and around energized electrical equipment, while following safety requirements and using required personal protective equipment. Work may involve rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime, and travel to Company locations and job sites.

Requirements

• Ability and willingness to work in varied environments, including all weather conditions, extreme heights above 30 feet, confined or enclosed spaces, and hot, dark, noisy, dirty, or poorly lit areas, including areas with foul water, mud, dust, and noxious fumes while using proper PPE.
• Ability and willingness to perform indoor and outdoor tasks for extended periods, including lifting up to 50 pounds, climbing ladders, steel towers, and scaffolding, bending, twisting, kneeling, crawling, pulling or pushing, standing, walking, and squatting.
• Ability and willingness to operate aerial lifts.
• Ability and willingness to work on or around hazardous equipment and materials, including coal ash, open flames, heavy equipment, and energized electrical equipment.
• Ability and willingness to wear and use safety equipment required by Federal, State, Local, and Company regulations.
• Ability and willingness to work rotating shifts, holidays, weekends, and overtime as required.
• Ability and willingness to travel to various Company locations and job sites.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Must successfully pass a qualification test.
• Must successfully pass a Criminal History Background Check.
• Must successfully pass a drug test.

Nice To Haves

• Coursework related to electrical theory and/or electronics.
• Experience demonstrating skill safely testing and opening manholes.
• Experience demonstrating skill using various electrical test equipment, power tools, and hand tools.
• Experience demonstrating basic knowledge of equipment and materials associated with electric distribution system construction.
• Associate's degree in an electrical field or equivalent experience satisfactory to the Company, such as two years of post-secondary education with AC and DC circuit courses.

Responsibilities

• Observe and perform routine manual functions to assist in testing and analyzing overhead and underground transmission, distribution, and customer electrical equipment.

Benefits

• Annual bonus of 4% for eligible positions.
• 401(k) match and annual company contribution.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Paid time off options, including vacation, sick time, floating and fixed holidays, maternity leave, and bonding/primary caregiver or parental leave.
• Employee Assistance Program and resources for mental and emotional support.
• Wellbeing programs, including tuition reimbursement, adoption and surrogacy assistance, and fitness reimbursement.
• Referral bonus program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed