Utility Operator (Electrician)

Job Description

Role And Responsibilities:

• Plan electrical installations to minimize waste of materials, provide access for future maintenance, and avoid unsightly, hazardous, and unreliable wiring
• Prepare and present sketches showing location of wiring and equipment.
• Follow diagrams, blueprints and interrupt specifications.
• Accountable for all equipment, materials and tools
• Maintain all work sites clean and in order
• Demonstrate safe work habits and proper care of equipment and tools
• Complete all required paperwork

Position Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Little to no prior knowledge or experience accepted
• Relevant electrical substation utility management experience in manufacturing environment preferred.
• Work in all elements of weather depending on time of year: heat, cold, rain and snow
• Have personal tools as required in our company policy
• Work from all types of step ladders, frame ladders and all size extension ladders.
• Being able to carry and relocate up to 12 ft. step ladders by oneself.
• Carry fifty (50) pounds of tools, materials or equipment
• Be able to go up and down stairways on a daily basis
• Perform work at various heights from ladders, scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks or other safe work areas
• Work in restricted areas: switchgear rooms, manholes, vaults, trenches, crawl spaces and attics or other spaces required to perform electrical work
• Will adhere to all safe work procedures as outlined in company policies, Lockout/Tag out Policy and Confined Space policy.
• Read and interpret: maps, instructional manuals, specifications work site directions, blue prints and written instructions
• Communicate and process good verbal and written communication skills in English
• On some occasions you will be required to work out of the area, which could require staying overnight or several nights, depending on the job requirements.
• Attend educational and training classes as required
• Have a good working knowledge of the tasks required to perform on all phases of electrical work
• Can bend Conduits using hand benders, mechanical benders or hydraulic benders
• Knowledgeable of the NEC code book.
• Understands basic electricity, can draw basic ladder diagrams and wire diagrams from prints.
• Knowledge of the use of power tools, saws, threaders, wire tuggers, knock punches and any tools associated with the electrical industry.
• Operate and work from mechanical personnel lifts electric or gas powered.

Physical Function:

• Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, crawl, climb, kneel, balance, push, pull and reach overhead.
• Lift arms above shoulder level
• Lift minimum of 50 pounds
• Climb ladders (all Types)
• Be able to wear all (PPE) Personal Protection Equipment
• Complete overhead work for a full day assignments