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General Job Duties:
- Maintain and/or construct all structures and substation equipment as directed
- Install and/or maintain substation equipment with the aid of electrical prints and manufacturer's instruction books
- During installation, periodic maintenance, or callouts, trouble shoot and correct malfunctions of all substation equipment
- Instruct subordinate personnel in the prescribed company procedures and operations of all equipment
- Determine procedures and work schedules for the installation
- Switch and take clearances of all electrical equipment necessary to complete the assigned tasks
Machines and Equipment Operated as Part of the Job:
- Pickup trucks, material trucks, service trucks, hydraulic and pneumatic tools, portable generator, hand tools, ladders, small hand tools, test instruments, lifting devices, bucket trucks, vacuum pumps, de-gassing trailer, acetylene and arc welding and rigging ability.
Working Conditions:
- Variations in workload: Varies from moderate to extremely strenuous with peak periods of activity during outages
- Variations in amount required: Extremely close attention to detail on a continual basis
- Lifting, climbing, shoveling, pulling, stooping and unusual physical positions: i.e., working in elevated positions with body belts and using both hands even though the position may be abnormal
- Frequent overtime and call outs. Adverse weather conditions are not unusual. Overnight travel required.
- Position typically works 4 days a week, 10-hour shifts, Monday-Thursday.
- The Construction and Skilled Trades (CAST test) is required for this position.
Basic Qualifications:
Electrician Apprentice
- High School Diploma/GED
- Must possess ability to obtain a Florida class A CDL within 6 months of start date.
Desired Qualifications:
- Mathematical skills sufficient to work basic electrical functions
- Mechanical and electrical aptitude
- Experience with switching and tagging requirements
Specific Requirement:
This position requires successful completion of the Construction and Skilled Trades Test (CAST)
This position contains a weight restriction of 275 pounds as an essential function of the job.
Residency Requirement
Must reside within 1 hour from headquarters (operations complex)
Travel Requirements
5-15%
Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)
No
Represented/Union Position
Main IBEW Florida Union
Visa Sponsored Position
No
Posting Expiration Date
Saturday, June 15, 2024
All job postings expire at 12:01 AM on the posting expiration date.
Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.
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