System Tech 4-5

System Tech 4-5

Location: Lewisville, TX, United States

Job ID: 6088684

Date Posted:Dec 9, 2024

POSTING DEADLINE

This position is posted until filled.

PREFERENCES

CDL Class A or obtain within 6 months of hire

Experience with Wiring and Drawings

Testing Substation Equipment

JOB DESCRIPTION

System Tech 4

Union 42. 07 Per Hour

SUMMARY:

Under general supervision, inspects, tests, and maintains substation electrical equipment and performs other substation maintenance duties related to keeping buildings and grounds in good condition.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Inspects and tests equipment to ensure proper operation, utilizing such equipment as voltmeters, ammeters, and related electrical testing equipment

Installs and maintains substation, transmission, distribution, and metering equipment

Performs routine maintenance on substation equipment such as oil testing and replacement

Trains and instructs less experienced personnel in techniques of substation maintenance and other engineering duties by applying a full working knowledge of safe work procedures as outlined in the Safety Manual

Performs surveying and staking for new construction

Available to perform on call work as necessary

May serve as either dispatcher or switchman

Properly reports and maps substation related changes to equipment and lines

Paints, repairs, and maintains substation facilities

Performs other duties as assigned

COMPETENCIES:

In-depth knowledge and understanding of electrical theory, transformer theory, math and drafting

In-depth knowledge and understanding of safe and proper testing techniques

In-depth knowledge and understanding of substation and line construction and maintenance

Ability to operate power tools and electrical testing equipment

Ability to recognize and communicate hazardous conditions

QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

High School Diploma or GED with six to seven years of related experience and completion of competency levels for System Technician 3, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience related to the discipline.

College level course work in an engineering discipline or related vocational training preferred.

Where incumbent is required to operate machinery and/or equipment covered under the State Motor Carrier Act, the incumbent must meet requirements of Part 391 of the Act (Driver Qualification) before operating such equipment.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Job requirements include meeting and maintaining regulatory standards required for the position including passing any physiological qualifications required by the Department of Transportation or other agencies, and possession of a valid Commercial Drivers License. Must also have and maintain a driving record that meets the Company's standards.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals

Ability to write routine reports and correspondence

Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume

Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry

ANALYSIS AND PROBLEM-SOLVING ABILITY:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Ability to perform physical activity associated with climbing poles, such as pushing, pulling, lifting and bending. Ability to lift, carry, and push up to 50 pounds and pull up to 75 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Primarily field environment.

JOB DESCRIPTION

System Tech 5

Union $51. 94 Per Hour

SUMMARY:

Under limited supervision, inspects, tests, and maintains substation electrical equipment and performs other substation maintenance duties related to keeping buildings and grounds in good condition.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Inspects and tests equipment to ensure proper operation, utilizing such equipment as voltmeters, ammeters, and related electrical testing equipment

Installs and maintains substation, transmission, distribution, and metering equipment

Performs routine maintenance on substation equipment such as oil testing and replacement

Trains and instructs less experienced personnel in techniques of substation maintenance and other engineering duties by applying a full working knowledge of safe work procedures as outlined in the Safety Manual

Performs surveying and staking for new construction

Available to perform on call work as necessary

May serve as either dispatcher or switchman

Properly reports and maps substation related changes to equipment and lines

Paints, repairs, and maintains substation facilities

Performs other duties as assigned

COMPETENCIES:

Strong knowledge and understanding of electrical theory, transformer theory, math and drafting

Strong knowledge and understanding of safe and proper testing techniques

Strong knowledge and understanding of substation and line construction and maintenance

Ability to operate power tools and electrical testing equipment

Ability to recognize and communicate hazardous conditions

QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

High School Diploma or GED with seven or more years of related experience completion of competency levels for System Technician 4, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience related to the discipline.

College level course work in an engineering discipline or related vocational training preferred.

Where incumbent is required to operate machinery and/or equipment covered under the State Motor Carrier Act, the incumbent must meet requirements of Part 391 of the Act (Driver Qualification) before operating such equipment.

CERTIFICATES, LICESNSE, REGISTRATIONS:

Job requirements include meeting and maintaining regulatory standards required for the position including passing any physiological qualifications required by the Department of Transportation or other agencies, and possession of a valid Commercial Drivers License. Must also have and maintain a driving record that meets the Company's standards.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals

Ability to write routine reports and.