Technician II Substation

We deliver affordable, reliable ELECTRICITY, with a focus on EFFICIENCY and a commitment to ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP. We are dedicated to ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, providing resources and supporting economic growth. Our EMPLOYEES are our greatest asset in meeting our mission to be an Oklahoma Agency of Excellence.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE:

- 1 to 3 years or a combination of qualifying experience or course of study in substation maintenance, electrical or mechanical at a recognized trade, technical, vocational school, or a combination of electrical or mechanical experienced working in or around high voltage equipment.

- Highschool Diploma required.

- High Voltage experience is preferred.

SPECIAL CERTIFICATES, REGISTRATIONS, LICENSES REQUIRED:

- Must have a valid Oklahoma driver's license

- Class A CDL with tanker endorsement is preferred.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & ABILITIES REQUIRED:

- Safely operate equipment and vehicles including, but not limited to, aerial lifts, line trucks, cranes, back hoes, trenching machinery, utility vehicles, tractors, and other mobile equipment used in the construction and maintenance of high voltage substation equipment.

- Must be able to carry and operate a fire extinguisher, escape emergencies by running, and wear all required PPE (hardhat, FR clothing, steel toe shoes, safety glasses, safety goggles, hearing protection, fall protection). Complete all required web-based, textbook, and instructor led training courses.

- Good phone, computer and communication skills are overseen and required.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

- Will be required to stand and walk on cement floors, uneven ground, slippery surfaces, and open grating. Climb extending ladders, restricted overhead clearance ladders, scaffolding, stairs, and various other equipment.

- Must be able to walk, climb stairs, crawl, work from ladders and elevated platforms. Must not have a fear of heights, confined spaces, or working around high voltage equipment.

- Will be required to sit, bend, stoop, perform above shoulder work, and work with arms extended.

- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. (Test Equipment) from the floor level. He/She will also be required to push and pull heavy objects while standing, crouching, and in bent posture.

- A positive attitude, strong work ethics, self-starter and well-disciplined applicant is preferred.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS & SAFETY CONCERNS:

- Work locations ranges from an office environment to outdoors and/or indoors in a high noise/high temperature environment with work in confined spaces.

- Emergency High Voltage repair work will be required during system interruptions at all times even in inclement weather.

- Ensure gas associated with substation equipment is installed, transported, and maintained as required by EPA.

JOB LOCATION:

- Work is performed at Pryor Ok, Transmission Headquarters and over 100 substation locations throughout GRDA’s electrical system, primarily Northeast Oklahoma.

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!