Substation Technician

Job description

Bay Line Construction is seeking to fill the position of . Our main service territory is DE, MD and VA, but this position will be required to travel as needed.

Bay Line Construction is a full-service electrical contractor specializing in electrical utility construction. Bay Line Construction is a growing company that believes in building around good people. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

· Candidates must possess and be able to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and talents needed to construct new and repair/perform maintenance for electrical high and low voltage substations.

· This includes trenching, installing conduit, pulling cable, wiring of outdoor electrical equipment, installing ground grids, installing foundations, pouring/finishing concrete, setting steel structures, installing buswork and conductors, setting and adjusting switches, installing circuit breakers, and other required substation construction and maintenance tasks.

· Operate aerial lifts, forklifts, skid steers, backhoes, excavators, boom trucks, and other equipment used in the construction of electrical substations.

· Must know and understand state and local laws, DOT, and OSHA standards

· Perform services in a safe and timely manner.

· Communicate with customers, general public, other contractors, utility representatives, and government agencies.

· Maintain company equipment in a safe and efficient manner

· Will be responsible for training apprentices and laborers

Requirements:

· Clean driving record, Class A Commercial Driver's License

· Ability to read and interpret prints and plans

· Effective communication skills

· Experience working in energized substations

· Experience with both Above Grade and Below Grade Substation Construction

· Utility Substation and Transmission Line Switching & Tagging experience

· Certified Crane Operator a plus

· Be able to lift/move 50 pound

· Pass a pre-employment drug screen, physical, and background check
Education and Experience:

· High School Diploma or GED.

· 2 or more years of experience as a Substation Technician.

· Preferred Completion of an accredited Substation Apprentice Program

· Verifiable work experience as Substation Technician Required

Travel Requirements:

• Must be willing to travel out of state for routine and emergency work as needed.

Physical Requirements:

• RARE (up to 10%): sitting, crawling

• OCCASIONAL (up to 33%): stooping, kneeling, squatting, body twisting, sense of touch, climbing, reading, pushing, balancing.

• FREQUENT (up to 66 %): walking, manual dexterity, seeing distant, climbing on/off truck, gripping, lifting over 10 lbs. to 50 lbs., reaching, range of motion, depth perception, lifting, carrying, pulling, climbing ladders, climbing stairs, lifting up to 50 lbs.

• CONTINUOUS (up to 100%): standing, speaking clearly, seeing, hearing-speech range, color vision, lifting up to 10 lbs.

This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed; it is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position.

Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful passing of a background check and drug screening.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $26.92 - $41.58 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Substation: 2 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Georgetown, DE 19947 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Georgetown, DE 19947: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $27 - $42