Lineman Service Technician (underground & overhead)

Power up your career by joining the NOVEC team to provide reliable, cost-effective energy and related services for our customer-owners, employees and the communities that we serve!

We are currently looking for a Service Technician to maintain, operate and assist in constructing NOVEC's transmission and distribution system while ensuring reliable and economical electrical service, efficient service restoration and the highest level of customer satisfaction in accordance with safety standards, regulatory compliance and NOVEC policies and procedures.

The ideal candidate has successfully completed a recognized apprenticeship program and has 2 years as a certified Journeyman Lineman with both underground and overhead experience.

Essential job functions include, but are not limited, to:

• Maintain system reliability through troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance and service restoration of energized and de-energized overhead and underground facilities.
• Perform work assignments in compliance with safety standards set by OSHA, VOSHA and NOVEC policy and procedures.
• Perform switching orders on transmission and distribution circuits under emergency or scheduled situations.
• Perform field verifications for updating the mapping system and circuit-one line diagrams as required to consistently maintain current information which contributes to a safe work environment in the field. Expedite the repair of streetlights according to Operations guidelines to ensure public safety.
• Operate transmission and distribution substation devices during emergency and scheduled switching.
• Coordinate with contractors and customers on scheduled appointments for work being done at the customer's address.
• Provide field training for apprentice line technicians, system operators, meter technicians and electrical engineers.

Education and Experience:

High School Diploma or GED is required.

Successful completion of a certified Line Technician training program is required.

Two years directly related experience in an electric utility construction and maintenance environment as a Line Technician 1st Class, Journeyman level.

Two or more years of experience with both underground and overhead is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Required:

• Ability to independently execute jobs, and complete service restoration, in a safe and timely manner.
• Ability to efficiently use time and resources.
• Ability to utilize a computer and demonstrate proficient use of Windows and Microsoft Office products such as Word and Excel.
• Ability to speak clearly and communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
• Ability to solve problems in a timely manner.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.

Additional Requirements:

Maintain a good working relationship with internal & external customers. A VDOT Flagging Certificate is required. A valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is also required. Must comply with all applicable Federal and Virginia motor carrier safety regulations. Must be able and available to work weekends, holidays, evenings, nights, and other times outside of standard work hours to assist in service restoration, emergencies that may arise, and necessary business operations. Must maintain a telephone at his/her place of residence or personal communication device at all times. Ability to contact telephone or personal communication device must be made available to NOVEC in order to contact the employee to conduct legitimate routine and/or emergency business.

If you're ready to take the next step towards advancing your career, apply today! NOVEC is an equal opportunity employer and participates in E-Verify. We do not provide sponsorship for this position.