Electric Distribution Technician

Electric Distribution Technician (Maintenance)

Reports to:

Substations & Metering Supervisor

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for installing, maintaining, repairing and replacing single- and poly-phase HBPW electric metering systems, and maintaining and troubleshooting streetlights and traffic signals.

• Perform service orders on all types of electrical metering equipment, reconnects, disconnects, meter reads, high or low usage investigations, power quality investigations, during and after-hour as needed.
• Assist in constructing, maintaining, and testing of primary and secondary transformer rated metering.
• Be knowledgeable and proficient in the theory and application of single- and poly-phase metering with voltages from 120V up to 480V AC, including testing, programming, and installing.
• Safely and efficiently operate electrical tools and measuring equipment, including thermography devices, to test, record, maintain, and troubleshoot electrical components.
• Document revenue audits and power quality monitoring using accurate record keeping practices.
• Perform maintenance on underground and overhead streetlight systems, identify and troubleshoot various streetlight components, read and interpret streetlight drawings, and keep accurate records.
• Perform maintenance and troubleshoot traffic signal equipment within roadways, read and interpret traffic signal timing permits.
• Safely and efficiently operate aerial lift equipment for metering, street lighting, and traffic signal systems.
• Assist with various substation and distribution work and storm assessment during distribution outages.
• Perform all other tasks as assigned.

• Journeyman electrical license, associate degree in electronics, or equivalent.
• High school diploma or equivalent, supplemented by courses in the theory of electricity.
• Proficient with electric meters and metering equipment, including installation, testing, troubleshooting, repairing and verification of electric service wiring.
• Familiar with Microsoft programs and computer systems.
• Residency within 20 miles of Holland municipal boundaries and able to provide after-hour support.
• Valid state-authorized driver's license.
• Effective workplace skills as demonstrated through Work Keys assessments (Workplace Documents - 5, Graphic Literacy - 4, Workplace Observation
  - 3).

• Communicate and interact well with customers and fellow employees.
• Proximity to environmental hazards associated with electrical, mechanical and/or power equipment.
• Outside working conditions with frequent exposure to extreme hot or cold weather conditions.
• Ability to carry items weighing up to 25 pounds and temporarily lift and hold items weighing up to 70 pounds.
• Work with hands above shoulders while working on various work platforms, ladders, and aerial lifts.
• Ability to distinguish colors.

Employment will be contingent upon favorable results of a background check, pre-employment physical and drug screening. Given our safety-sensitive industry, our workplace is alcohol and drug free (including marijuana and THC items).

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties assigned to or required of this position.