Dominion Energy is committed to providing reliable, affordable, and increasingly clean energy that powers our customers every day. If you want to work for a purpose-driven company that values safety and collaboration, we’re looking for you. You won’t just find a job here; you’ll find your career. Review the position below and apply today.

Military service members and veterans with ranks from E3-E5, W1-W2, or O1-O3, plus appropriate equivalent combination of education and years of experience as outlined below will be considered for this opportunity.

At this time, Dominion Energy cannot transfer or sponsor a work visa or employment authorization for this position.

This position does not offer relocation assistance.

Job Summary

Our Northern Virginia offices are recruiting for Electric Service Workers, 1st Class. This position requires a self-starter who can effectively prioritize and who doesn't mind driving and working alone. The availability of positions in all listed offices in Northern Region is subject to change based on staffing needs. Not all listed locations may have openings available at every stage of the hiring process. Applicant screening and interviews will be limited to those offices who have openings at the time those stages are conducted.

The successful candidate will have responsibility for the following:

The repair and maintenance of both overhead and underground electrical distribution lines
Being the first responder to power outages
Working closely with the Regional Operations Centers within the Dominion service territory
Working alone 90% of the time.
Working a rotating shift.
Available for call-outs during outages and or storm restoration events
Eligible for premium pay for applicable overtime hours
The starting rate for this position is $55.54/hour for fully qualified applicants, including a 10 to 15% wage supplement for reporting to the Herndon, Fairfax, and Springfield Offices.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

This position requires a minimum of 3 (three) years’ experience in overhead and underground electrical line work (Note: A partial year of related work experience of 6 months or greater will be considered one year towards the qualifications)

**The selected individual must be able to assess at a competency level 4 in the Dominion Lineman Development program in both overhead and underground energized line work (Successful candidates must take a pre-employment assessment)

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Perform functions included but not limited to responding to underground and overhead outages, locating and repairing cable faults, replacing fuses with appropriate hot sticks, performing minimal switching, removing trees from overhead conductors, and replacing streetlight and watchlight eyes and bulbs.
Required: Must be able to lift 75lbs
Must have a solid understanding of industrial electrical distribution systems and maintenance techniques
Must understand and be competent in switching practices related to the electrical distribution industry
Knowledge of Safety processes and practices within the industrial electrical distribution industry
Must have strong communications skills verbal and written
Must be able to understand industry 3-way communication method
Must be a self-starter with the ability to work alone 90% of the time while still being part of a local team.
Must be able to meet and maintain applicable NERC/FERC requirements.
Position requires the ability to obtain a valid class A CDL by the end of the 5th month of employment
Call out, overtime availability, and ability to work rotating shifts is required
Weight restrictions also apply, for safety reasons, must be able to maintain a weight below 290 pounds
Prefer individuals who have completed a recognized Line Worker Development program
To military applicants: Military service members and veterans with ranks from E3-E5, W1-W2, or O1-O3, plus appropriate equivalent combination of education and years of experience as outlined (above/below).

Please Note: If the required minimum years of experience are not reflected on your resume, you will not be considered for this job.

Education Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.

Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description

Working Conditions

Cold 51-75%

Confined Spaces 51-75%

Dust / Grease / Oil 51-75%

Energized Wires 51-75%

Heat 51-75%

Loud Noise 51-75%

Office Work Environment 76 -100%

Travel 26-50%

Union - IBEW Local 50 VA/NC/WVA

Other Working Conditions

Test Description

This job requires "recommended" test results from Modern Hire Electric Ground Worker Virtual Job Tryout administered online. The assessment is untimed, but usually takes about 45 minutes to complete.

Export Control

Certain positions at Dominion Energy may involve access to information and technology subject to export controls under U.S. law. Compliance with these export controls may result in Dominion Energy limiting its consideration of certain applicants.

What You'll Get

Starting Hourly Rate:

$55.54

At Dominion Energy, we offer excellent plans and programs for employees. Employees are rewarded with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package which includes: health, dental, and vision benefits with coverage for families and domestic partners, vacation, retirement plans including 401k contributions and matches, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, bonus eligibility, sick leave, and disability insurance. To learn more about our benefits, click here: dombenefits.com.

Dominion Energy is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin and/or status as a protected veteran or individual with a disability.

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Dominion Energy

Electric Service Worker - 1st Class, Fairfax/Herndon/Springfield

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