Electrician Trainee - Farmville

Electrician Trainee - FarmvilleDominion 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. This position will take on the responsibilities of a full range of Substation construction and maintenance work on electrical distribution and transmission substations. This position works inside energized and de-energized substations. This position requires a Class A CDL license with HAZMAT endorsement within 6 months of hiring. Planned and unplanned overtime work will be required. The majority of the work is performed outdoors in all types of weather conditions and is considered "heavy labor" which is not limited to but includes the following:Climbing steel structures and working off ladders and aerial liftsWorking with lift tools and material up to 75 pounds on the ground and aloftWorking with mineral oils, paints, compressed gases i.e. air, nitrogen, SF-6 etc. battery acids, PCB's, solvents, explosives, pumps, etc.The selected candidate must be able to obtain a Class A CDL learner's permit within 1 month of employment and a CDL with Dominion training within 6 months of employment. Working Conditions Include:Work schedule is 4 X 10 hour days Monday thru Thursday from 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Work outdoors 95% of a normal dayWork in inclement weather as needed or service dictatesMust be available for overtime including extended workdaysThis is a Local 50 union represented position with a starting pay rate of $24.61 per hour. Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience:Have a High School Diploma or GEDThe ability to lift up to 75lbs is requiredThe ability to climb steel structures and work off ladders and aerial liftsPreferred Qualifications:Class A CDL with HAZMAT endorsement or CDL learner's permitPrevious electric and/or utility experience is a plusExperience with forklift operations, aerial lifts, power driven equipment, painting, cutting equipment, pneumatic equipment and hydraulic equipmentThe company is actively seeking United States military veterans and service members who meet the qualifications outlined above.Education Requirements:High School Diploma or GED.What You'll Get:Starting Hourly Rate: $0At Dominion Energy, we offer excellent plans and programs for employees. Employees are rewarded with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package which includes: health, dental, and vision benefits with coverage for families and domestic partners, vacation, retirement plans including 401k contributions and matches, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, bonus eligibility, sick leave, and disability insurance.Dominion Energy is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin and/or status as a protected veteran or individual with a disability.