Electric Service Worker, 1st Class - Dominion Energy Services Inc.

Electric Service Worker, 1st Class

Dominion Energy is committed to providing reliable, affordable, and increasingly clean energy that powers our customers every day. If you want to work for a purpose-driven company that values safety and collaboration, we’re looking for you. You won’t just find a job here; you’ll find your career. Review the position below and apply today.

At this time, Dominion Energy cannot transfer or sponsor a work visa or employment authorization for this position.

This position does not offer relocation assistance.

Job Summary

**The Electric Distribution Operations department in the Alexandria office in Alexandria, VA has an Electric Service Worker 1st Class vacancy.

This position requires a self-starter who can effectively prioritize and who doesn't mind driving and working alone. The successful candidate will have responsibility for the following:

• The repair and maintenance of both overhead and underground electrical distribution lines
• Being the first responder to power outages
• Working closely with the Regional Operations Centers within the Dominion service territory
• Perform functions included but not limited to responding to underground outages, locating and repairing cable faults, replacing fuses with appropriate hot sticks, performing minimal switching, removing trees from overhead conductors, and replacing streetlight and watch light eyes and bulbs.
• Working alone 90% of the time.
• Working a rotating shift.
• Available for call-outs during outages and or storm restoration events
• Eligible for premium pay for applicable overtime hours

The starting rate for this position is $50.52/hour for fully qualified applicants.

• Alexandria location includes a 15% wage supplement added to the base rate of pay. The Alexandria location is also eligible for $275 monthly commuting stipend.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

• REQUIRED: This position requires a minimum of 5 years’ experience in overhead and underground electrical line work (Note: A partial year of related work experience of 6 months or greater will be considered one year towards the qualifications)
• The selected individual must be able to assess at a competency level 4 in the Dominion Lineman Development program in both overhead and underground energized line work (Successful candidates must take a pre-employment assessment)
• Must have a solid understanding of industrial electrical distribution systems and maintenance techniques.
• Must understand and be competent in switching practices related to the electrical distribution industry
• Knowledge of Safety processes and practices within the electrical distribution industry
• Must have strong communications skills verbal and written
• Must be able to understand 3-way communication method
• Must be a self-starter with the ability to work alone 90% of the time while still being part of a local team.
• Must be able to meet and maintain applicable NERC/FERC requirements.
• Position requires the ability to obtain a valid class A CDL by the end of the 5th month of employment
• Call out, overtime availability, and ability to work rotating shifts is required
• Weight restrictions also apply, for safety reasons, must be able to maintain a weight below 290 pounds
• Prefer individuals who have completed a recognized Line Worker Development program
• To military applicants: Military service members and veterans with ranks from E3-E5, W1-W2, or O1-O3, plus appropriate equivalent combination of education and years of experience as outlined (above/below).

Education Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED

Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description

Working Conditions

Confined Spaces 51-75%

Dust / Grease / Oil 51-75%

Energized Wires 51-75%

Heat 51-75%

Cold 51-75%

Loud Noise 51-75%

Outdoors 76-100%

Travel 26-50%

Union - IBEW Local 50 VA/NC/WVA

Other Working Conditions

Test Description

This job requires "recommended" test results from Modern Hire Electric Ground Worker Virtual Job Tryout administered online. The assessment is untimed, but usually takes about 45 minutes to complete.

Export Control

Certain positions at Dominion Energy may involve access to information and technology subject to export controls under U.S. law. Compliance with these export controls may result in Dominion Energy limiting its consideration of certain applicants.

Other Information

We offer excellent plans and programs for employees. Employees are rewarded with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package which may include: health benefits with coverage for families and domestic partners, vacation, retirement plans, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and much more. To learn more about our benefits, click here

Dominion Energy is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran or disabled status.

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About Dominion Energy

I am your warm cup of coffee in the morning and I light your home at night. I am the cool breeze from your A/C on the hottest day in summer, and the red coil that heats your soup pot on a frigid winter’s day. I am sustainable, reliable and affordable.

I am not just any energy… I am Dominion Energy.

We're transforming the way we do business to build a more sustainable future for the planet, our customers, our team and our industry. We're shaping the future of energy in America.

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Facts:

·17,000 employees

·Headquarters: Richmond, VA

·16 states in the US

·$100 billion of assets

·Nearly $35 million in charitable contributions

·100,000+ volunteer hours recorded in the community

Our Commitment to NetZero by 2050

Dominion Energy is committed to helping address climate change. We have cut emissions sharply as we aim for Net Zero carbon and methane emissions by 2050. Learn more at .

Nearest Major Market: Alexandria

Nearest Secondary Market: Washington DC

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