Electrician Substation Maintenance

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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.

- 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:

- High School Diploma/GED

- Five to seven years (total Substation Department experience) with 3-5 years as a substation electrician or substation lead type role (foreman, supervisor).

- Must possess a state issued class A CDL license with the ability to obtain a Florida class A CDL in 6 months.

Desired Qualifications:

- Mathematical skills sufficient to work basic electrical functions.

- Mechanical and electrical aptitude.

- Experience with switching and tagging requirements.

Travel Requirements

Not required

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)

No

Represented/Union Position

Main IBEW Florida Union

Visa Sponsored Position

No

Posting Expiration Date

Monday, August 25, 2025

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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