High Voltage Electrician (Motor Vehicle Operator) Leader
About The Position
The position trains, works with, and leads other high voltage electricians and helpers. The incumbent is responsible for the technical maintenance, repair, modification, overhaul, replacement, and installation of overhead and underground electrical distribution lines. Work is planned and completed from initial layout through final assembly by interpreting plans, specifications, blueprints, sketches, and applicable codes. The role also requires safe work practices and use and maintenance of hand tools, power tools, and electrical test equipment. The employee works indoors and outdoors, including on poles, at ground level, and in trenches or manholes. Duties involve exposure to high-voltage electrical hazards, equipment and cable explosions, weather extremes, heat, noise, wet and slippery surfaces, and other occupational hazards. Protective equipment is used as appropriate.
Requirements
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- Males must be registered for Selective Service.
- Must possess a valid operator's license to drive a motor vehicle to and from work sites.
- Must be able to discern colors and contrast.
- Subject to random drug testing as a drug testing designated position.
- Must meet the screen-out requirement of being able to perform the work of a WG-2810 High Voltage Electrician (Motor Vehicle Operator) Leader without more than normal supervision.
- Must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to plan, lay out, and complete maintenance or repairs on high-voltage equipment and lines.
- Must have knowledge of high-voltage electrical equipment and distribution lines, electrical and electronic theory, trade instruments, and troubleshooting and defect location.
- Must know and follow applicable safety regulations, procedures, and practices.
- Must be able to use and maintain electrical tools and test equipment.
- Must be able to install, modify, test, repair, troubleshoot, and maintain high-voltage power-controlling equipment and/or distribution lines without more than normal supervision.
- Must be able to use electrical drawings, blueprints, circuit diagrams, and electronic schematics.
- Must be able to perform the physical demands of the role, including lifting and carrying equipment, working at heights and in restricted spaces, and standing, climbing, bending, and stooping.
- Depending on appointment type, must serve a one-year probationary period or two-year trial period.
Responsibilities
- Train, work with, and lead other high voltage electricians and helpers.
- Assist the supervisor in developing weekly and daily work schedules.
- Provide input to performance appraisals and enlisted performance reports as required.
- Maintain, repair, modify, overhaul, replace, and install overhead and underground electrical distribution lines.
- Plan and complete work from initial layout through final assembly using plans, specifications, blueprints, sketches, and applicable guides and codes.
- Install, modify, connect, inspect, and repair overhead and underground electrical distribution lines.
- Follow established safety rules and procedures and maintain a safe, clean work environment.
- Use and maintain hand and power tools and electrical testing and fault-finding equipment.
Benefits
- Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
