Electrician Apprentice Substation Construction - Travel Crew - Duke Energy Corporation : Job Details

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• Maintain and/or construct all structures and substation equipment as directed.
• Install and/or maintain substation equipment with the aid of electrical prints and manufacturer's instruction books.
• During installation, periodic maintenance, or callouts, trouble shoot and correct malfunctions of all substation equipment.
• Instruct subordinate personnel in the prescribed company procedures and operations of all equipment.
• Determine procedures and work schedules for the installation.
• Switch and take clearances of all electrical equipment necessary to complete the assigned tasks.

Machines and Equipment Operated as Part of the Job:

• Pickup trucks, material trucks, service trucks, hydraulic and pneumatic tools, portable generator, hand tools, ladders, small hand tools, test instruments, lifting devices, bucket trucks, vacuum pumps, de-gassing trailer, acetylene and arc welding and rigging ability.

Working Conditions:

• Variations in workload: Varies from moderate to extremely strenuous with peak periods of activity during outages.
• Variations in amount required: Extremely close attention to detail on a continual basis.
• Lifting, climbing, shoveling, pulling, stooping and unusual physical positions: i.e., working in elevated positions with body belts and using both hands even though the position may be abnormal.
• Frequent overtime and call outs. Adverse weather conditions are not unusual. Overnight travel required.
• Position typically works 4 days a week, 10-hour shifts, Monday-Thursday.

Basic Qualifications: Electrician Apprentice

• High School Diploma/GED
• Must possess the ability to obtain a Florida class A CDL within 6 months of start date.

Desired Qualifications:

• Mathematical skills sufficient to work basic electrical functions.
• Mechanical and electrical aptitude.
• Experience with switching and tagging requirements.

Specific Requirement:

• This position requires successful completion of the Construction and Skilled Trades Test (CAST)
• This position contains a weight restriction of 275 pounds as an essential function of the job.

Travel RequirementsRelocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)NoRepresented/Union PositionMain IBEW Florida UnionVisa Sponsored PositionNoPosting Expiration DateMonday, December 23, 2024All job postings expire at 12:01 AM on the posting expiration date.Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.PrivacyDo Not Sell My Personal Information (CA)Terms of UseAccessibility