High Voltage Tech II

University of Florida•Gainesville, FL

9d•$25 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

This position requires participation and successful progression in the CPP until Level 4 certification has been obtained. The role involves maintaining fixtures and performing lighting preventive maintenance inspections (PMI) on campus outdoor lighting systems, including streetlights, parking lot lights, exterior building lights, and traffic signals. Responsibilities include performing manhole PMI and pump outs, infrared terminations and splices for switches, and routine preventive maintenance and repair of standard electrical distribution equipment. The technician will also perform transformer PMI settings, gauges maintenance, infrared testing, oil sampling, gas analysis, record amps, substation battery tests, crosswalk inspections, and relay PMI. Additionally, the role includes maintaining the line truck vehicle PMI, assisting in pole PMI, cross arms maintenance, ground resistance readings, and substations infrared testing. Cleaning, maintaining, and repairing all equipment and tools used by the power distribution crew, including specialized vehicles, is also a key part of the job. The position requires maintaining records of routine maintenance and repairs.

Requirements

High school diploma and four years of appropriate experience in electrical work; appropriate vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience
Currently NCCER Certified Plus Electrician or Licensed Electrician or pass NCCER Electrician Knowledge Verification.
Complete NCCER Core within 6 months.
Valid Florida Class B CDL [within 180 days of hire] required
Journey knowledge of construction, installation, and maintenance of applicable systems, standard practices, materials, and techniques involved in the construction of primary and secondary overhead and underground distribution facilities
General knowledge of all applicable codes and methods of installation and repair of primary and secondary overhead and underground distribution facilities
Skilled in installing, altering, repairing, and maintaining electrical systems and equipment
Skilled in using hand tools
Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments
Ability to communicate effectively
Ability to perform tasks and duties safely to avoid danger to self and others
Ability to adhere to applicable rules and regulations, general statutes, safety and health standards, building codes, and electrical codes
Ability to identify and informs supervisor of potential safety problems
Ability to warn others of potential hazards
Ability to follow departmental regulations, codes, policies, and procedures
Ability to use appropriate protective equipment following established protocols
Ability to follow established safety practices and procedures
Ability to follow appropriate post-emergency procedures

Nice To Haves

Valid Florida Class B commercial driver license (CDL)

Responsibilities

Maintain fixtures and perform lighting preventive maintenance inspections (PMI) (on campus outdoor lighting system including streetlights, parking lot lights, exterior building lights, and traffic signals).
Perform manhole PMI and pump out manholes, and infrared terminations and splices for switches.
Perform routine preventive maintenance and repair standard electrical distribution equipment.
Perform transformers PMI settings, gauges maintenance, infrared testing, etc.
Performs oil sampling, gas analysis, record amps, substation battery test, crosswalk inspections, relay PMI, and the line truck vehicle PMI.
Assist in pole PMI, cross arms maintenance, ground resistance readings, and substations infrared testing.
Clean, maintain, and repair all equipment and tools used by the power distribution crew, including a 51-foot reach bucket truck, a 30-foot hoist truck, etc.
Maintain records of routine maintenance and repairs.
Maintain, alter, and repair existing wiring and electrical circuits.
Assist in installing conduit for electrical systems.
Assist in primary systems cable pulling, installations, splices, terminates, pulling out slack, and repairing primary and secondary overhead and underground distribution facilities.
Assist in building transformer banks and transformer platforms.
Assist in constructing and installing system components, equipment, and fixtures.
Perform switching of high voltage feeders in manholes, electrical vaults, substations, and on poles for medium voltage systems to maintain system balance, repair, and add to electrical systems, while maintaining power to buildings.
Assist higher-level technicians in developing switching orders.
Assist higher-level technicians with inspecting contractors’ work.
Perform switching orders, breaker operations, and conduit pulling.
Connect, disconnect, and replace service loops.
Work on energized lines requiring use of aerial devices, hot line tools, and insulated gloves.
Assist in troubleshooting, analyzing, calibrating, and modifying a variety of devices using standard test equipment.
Locate and correct power failures, short circuits lower end, and short circuits higher end.
Drive state vehicle or walk to customer/trouble location.
Begins and completes selected NCCER modules Power Line Worker series (Part 1) and demonstrates competency.