Substation Technician 1st​/2nd Class

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This position will assist in the construction, inspection, testing, maintenance and repair of electric distribution substation equipment and facilities in a safe, efficient and reliable manner.

The following includes the minimum job requirements and essential duties for this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Some job requirements may exclude individuals that cannot be reasonably accommodated or who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

Education

• Minimum:
  High School or GED
• Minimum:
  Substation apprenticeship training or other related education required for progression or advancement in classification.

Experience

• Preferred:
  Two (2) years progressive substation experience or an equivalent position with a distribution electric utility or related industry is preferred.

Education And/or Experience Notes

In lieu of progressive substation experience, a line or relay technician with a minimum of five (5) years of field experience with a distribution electric utility, contractor, or related industry may be considered.

Education

• Minimum:
  High School or GED
• Minimum:
  Certification as a Journey Substation Technician from an accredited substation apprentice program.

Experience

• Minimum:
  Four (4) years progressive substation experience.
• Preferred:
  Advancement from SECO Energy’s Substation Technician 2nd Class position. Experience or similar work with a distribution electric utility, contractor, or related industry.

Education And/or Experience Notes

In lieu of Certification as a Journey Substation Technician from an accredited substation apprentice program, a line or relay technician with a minimum of four (4) years of progressive substation experience with a distribution electric utility, contractor, or related industry may be considered.

• Ability to operate a variety of office equipment, including a personal computer, printers, copy machines and telephone.
• Ability to work irregular hours for assignment completion and flexibility to change scheduling and report to work on short notice during emergency situations.
• A valid Florida driver’s license for regular driving privileges of a company vehicle; must have and maintain an acceptable driving record as determined by SECO Energy.
• The normal work week consists of five (5) consecutive eight (8) hour days, Monday through Friday, or four (4) consecutive ten (10) hour days, Monday through Friday between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 12:00 midnight with one-half hour meal break.
• The Cooperative will determine if an eight (8) hour or ten (10) hour schedule will be used and shall establish the normal schedule of starting and quitting time.
• Shift schedules may be changed by giving a 36-hour notice of the changed schedule.
• Successful completion of pre-employment background check, physical and drug screen.
• Living Requirement:
  Must live within 40-miles radius from the assigned reporting location. Employees who live more than a 40-mile radius from their assigned reporting location must relocate within 6 months of employment. A maximum of one (1) hour will be allowed for response to call-outs. All employees living within the thirty (30) mile radius and are subject to call-outs are expected to meet the one (1) hour response requirement as stated in Article 10.5. Those employees living over thirty (30) miles but no more than forty (40) miles and subject to call-outs will be required to report within ninety (90) minutes.
  
  Regardless of the living distance, employees that are on-call and provided with a SECO vehicle are required to respond within forty-five (45) minutes as detailed in Article 10.5.

Class A CDL - no restriction for airbrake and tractor trailer

We are the third-largest electric co-op in Florida and the seventh-largest in the nation and we are looking for qualified, energetic and committed candidates to join our successful TEAM!

Sumter Electric Cooperative is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, marital status, veteran status, the presence of any physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Discrimination or harassment based upon any of these factors is wholly inconsistent with our company values and will not be tolerated.

SECO Energy participates in E-Verify.

This posting will be closed and no longer available to receive applications upon SECO Energy’s discretion.