Apprentice to Journeyman Station Technician

Applications will be accepted through June 30, 2026 – Apply on-line at

At the option of the hiring official, this position could be filled as an Apprentice Station Technician.

Under the direct supervision of the Station Technician Supervisor, the Journeyman Station Technician performs substation maintenance and construction activities, and develops sound, effective and safe work habits.

Under the direct supervision of the Station Technician Supervisor, the Apprentice Station Technician Levels I-V and Station Technician participates in the substation apprentice training program, performs substation maintenance and construction activities, and develops sound, effective and safe work habits. The Substation Technician apprentice training program levels I-V requires a minimum of five years to complete. An additional year at the Station Technician level is also required.

It includes extensive on-the-job training, formal training, and written study, some of which must be completed outside of work hours. Satisfactory performance and continuous progress toward completion of the program is required.

• Safely perform maintenance on all station equipment including, but not limited to, transformers, oil circuit breakers, reclosers, and regulators to ensure equipment reliability.
• Safely and properly install, test, and energize station equipment.
• Use various testing equipment such as power factor and insulation, transformer turns ratio (TTR), breaker timing, resistance, sweep frequency response analysis (SFRA) and Doble test equipment safely.
• Install and energize mobile substations safely.
• Remove stations from service and upgrade/rebuild existing stations safely.
• Coordinate with others in the department and other departments to ensure timely scheduling and completion of projects.
• Coordinate with Transmission Operators on clearances and switching orders to ensure safe operations.
• Test and maintain tools and equipment such as hot sticks and aerial basket trucks in a safe and good working condition.
• Maintain accurate and current reports and records related to area of responsibility.
• Maintain vehicles and working environment in a safe, clean and orderly condition.

Successfully complete all the requirements of the substation technician apprentice training program including formal training, on-the-job training, and written study, some of which must be completed outside of work hours. Maintain tools, equipment, and work environment in a safe, clean and orderly condition. Follow all safety procedures to ensure personal safety and the safety of others. Learn to perform and perform at a level appropriate to training;

the duties of a Journeyman Substation Technician include:

Technical

Skills:

Displays technical knowledge equal to job requirements; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others.

Quantity: Meets productivity goals; completes work in a timely manner; strives to increase productivity.

Quality: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; applies feedback to…