Maintenance Worker - East Richmond, Midlothian, West Broad

Job Summary

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.

We have vacancies located at our East Richmond, Midlothian, and West Broad offices.

The successful candidate will be exposed to the many facets of construction, operation and maintenance of the Electrical Substation Distribution and Transmission System. If you enjoy the variety of challenging work outside of an office and want to develop communication, technical and mechanical abilities, the Maintenance Worker position may be an excellent starting point for a career with Dominion Energy. More specifically, the successful candidate will develop skills to prepare themselves for potential advancement in Line‑work, Substation, Design or Dispatch areas.

As a Maintenance Worker, the majority of the work is performed outdoors in all types of weather conditions and is considered “heavy labor”. Must be willing and able to work overtime as needed. Ability to respond within one hour of a call for overtime strongly preferred.

Specific Maintenance Worker functions include but are not limited to the following activities:

• Providing tools, materials and supplies to Substation Electricians.
• Ensuring safety rules and regulations are observed on the worksite.
• Driving trucks and ensuring they are properly stocked and maintained.
• Preparing the equipment and worksite for effective completion of assignments.
• Operating various types of equipment used in the construction process (diggers, aerial devices, etc.).
• Perform all duties, as assigned.

The selected candidate must obtain a Class A CDL learner's permit within 1 month of employment and a CDL within 6 months of employment. Due to weight limits on equipment, weight restriction of 290 pounds applies.

The starting pay rate will be $22.99 per hour advancing progressively to $28.95 per hour after one year.

• Valid Driver's License and driving experience required which will allow the candidate to obtain a commercial driver’s license by the end of the fifth month of employment.
• 18 years of age or older.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds on a regular basis.
• Ability to carry up to 60 pounds.
• Ability to work on ladders and hydraulic lifts.
• Ability to be on call and quickly respond for electrical restorations.
• Ability to learn how to operate construction equipment and use hand tools.
• Computer application aptitude.
• Ability to work within a physically demanding work environment.

High School Diploma or GED.

Cold 51‑75%, Dust / Grease / Oil 51‑75%, Energized Wires 51‑75%, Heat 51‑75%, Outdoors 76‑100%, Union – IBEW Local 50 VA/NC/WVA.

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.

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.

We offer excellent plans and programs for employees. Employees are rewarded with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package which may include: health benefits with coverage for families and domestic partners, vacation, retirement plans, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and much more. To learn more about our benefits, visit

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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