Job Description

Classification Title:

High Voltage Tech II

Classification Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma and four years of appropriate experience in electrical work; appropriate vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience - Currently NCCER Certified Plus Electrician or Licensed Electrician or pass NCCER Electrician Knowledge Verification. - Complete NCCER Core within 6 months.

Job Description:

*This position requires participation and successful progression in the CPP until Level 4 certification has been obtained. *

Maintain fixtures and perform lighting preventive maintenance inspections (PMI) (on campus outdoor lighting system including streetlights, parking lot lights, exterior building lights, and traffic signals). Perform manhole PMI and pump out manholes, and infrared terminations and splices for switches. Perform routine preventive maintenance and repair standard electrical distribution equipment. Perform transformers PMI settings, gauges maintenance, infrared testing, etc. Performs oil sampling, gas analysis, record amps, substation battery test, crosswalk inspections, relay PMI, and the line truck vehicle PMI. Assist in pole PMI, cross arms maintenance, ground resistance readings, and substations infrared testing. Clean, maintain, and repair all equipment and tools used by the power distribution crew, including a 51-foot reach bucket truck, a 30-foot hoist truck, etc. Maintain records of routine maintenance and repairs.

Maintain, alter, and repair existing wiring and electrical circuits. Assist in installing conduit for electrical systems. Assist in primary systems cable pulling, installations, splices, terminates, pulling out slack, and repairing primary and secondary overhead and underground distribution facilities. Assist in building transformer banks and transformer platforms. Assist in constructing and installing system components, equipment, and fixtures. Perform switching of high voltage feeders in manholes, electrical vaults, substations, and on poles for medium voltage systems to maintain system balance, repair, and add to electrical systems, while maintaining power to buildings. Assist higher-level technicians in developing switching orders. Assist higher-level technicians with inspecting contractors’ work. Perform switching orders, breaker operations, and conduit pulling. Connect, disconnect, and replace service loops. Work on energized lines requiring use of aerial devices, hot line tools, and insulated gloves.

Assist in troubleshooting, analyzing, calibrating, and modifying a variety of devices using standard test equipment. Locate and correct power failures, short circuits lower end, and short circuits higher end. Drive state vehicle or walk to customer/trouble location.

Begins and completes selected NCCER modules Power Line Worker series (Part 1) and demonstrates competency.

Valid Florida Class B CDL [within 180 days of hire] required

NORMAL WORK SCHEDULE:

-Schedule may vary depending on location-Total hours per week: 40

-Work emergencies as needed-Work swing shift, weekend duty, and on-call as required

Expected Salary:

$25.00 to $26.00 Hourly based on experience.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma and four years of appropriate experience in electrical work; appropriate vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience - Currently NCCER Certified Plus Electrician or Licensed Electrician or pass NCCER Electrician Knowledge Verification. - Complete NCCER Core within 6 months.

Preferred:

EDUCATION & TRAINING:

Valid Florida Class B commercial driver license (CDL)

EXPERIENCE

None noted

KNOWLEDGE:

-Journey knowledge of construction, installation, and maintenance of applicable systems, standard practices, materials, and techniques involved in the construction of primary and secondary overhead and underground distribution facilities

-General knowledge of all applicable codes and methods of installation and repair of primary and secondary overhead and underground distribution facilities

SKILLS

-Skilled in installing, altering, repairing, and maintaining electrical systems and equipment

-Skilled in using hand tools

ABILITIES:

• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to perform tasks and duties safely to avoid danger to self and others
• Ability to adhere to applicable rules and regulations, general statutes, safety and health standards, building codes, and electrical codes
• Ability to identify and informs supervisor of potential safety problems
• Ability to warn others of potential hazards
• Ability to follow departmental regulations, codes, policies, and procedures
• Ability to use appropriate protective equipment following established protocols
• Ability to follow established safety practices and procedures
• Ability to follow appropriate post-emergency procedures

PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to walk
• Ability to lift heavy objects
• Ability to climb
• Ability to reaching above shoulders frequently
• Ability to kneel
• Ability to bend repeatedly
• Ability to pull and push repetitively
• Ability to work from elevated surfaces, such as catwalks and man lifts
• Ability to wear appropriate safety equipment

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:

None noted

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required: Yes