Distribution Electrician -IV

Position: Distribution Electrician I-IV 632510
Distribution Electrician I-IV 632510

Job no: 493447
Work type: Staff Full-time
Location: Stillwater
Categories: Service/Facilities/Maintenance, Skilled Craft & Trades

Campus

OSU-Stillwater

Contact Name & Email

Brigett Broyles, brigett.broyles

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm or TBD by supervisor.

Appointment Length

Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice

Hiring Range

$22.00 - $39.50

Special Instructions to Applicants

For full consideration, please include a resume, and contact information for three professional references.

About this Position

Installation and alteration of new and existing electrical systems and equipment.

Repair and maintain all types of interior and exterior electrical systems and equipment.

Repair and maintain all types of motor and motor controllers. Installation, repair, and maintenance of primary high voltage distribution systems both overhead and underground.

Employee in this position is required to be on rotating standby for emergencies and/or any other event after 5 p.m. weekdays, weekends and holidays.

Employee in this position is required to work overtime when work requires. Employee in this position is required to work shift work when work can't be accomplished during regular hours, and when the Management staff deems necessary. Overtime is an essential function of this position and may require work during nonbusiness hours which include evenings, Saturdays and Sundays.

The incumbent will be required to provide their own basic hand tools and maintain them in good working order.

Must be able to perform snow and ice removal tasks, and respond at any time of the day or night when scheduled by management regardless of the weather conditions.

Some irregular and extra hours as needed for projects and emergencies. Emergencies frequently involve difficult working conditions. This may require work during nonbusiness hours which include evenings, Saturdays, Sundays and when the University is closed.

Position may involve exposure to the following physical danger and/or environmental hazards:
Noise, wet vaults, and tunnels, working in rainstorms, snow, and dusty conditions. Seasonal considerations include heat of summer and cold during the winter. Working with high voltage, cramped areas, pole climbing, and confined spaces. This position is heavy in manual labor and requires the physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently and in excess of 50 pounds occasionally.

Must use appropriate personal protective equipment as required (hard hat, vest, gloves, safety glasses, etc.). These items are provided and are not for personal use.

Required to work safely and promote a safe environment.

OSU offers a generous benefits package for continuous, regular positions, including but not limited to health, life and retirement benefits, paid leave and 13 paid holidays per year. Other benefits include employee and dependent tuition waivers, free gym memberships, a free, confidential employee assistance program, and much more.

Required Qualifications

• High School/GED (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)
• Distribution Electrician I:
  Two years of prior successful work experience in electrical or powerline work in a related field.
  
  Distribution Electrician II:
  Four years of prior successful work experience in electrical or powerline work in a related field.
  
  Distribution Electrician III:
  Six years of prior successful work experience in electrical or powerline work in a related field.
  
  Distribution Electrician IV:
  Ten years of prior successful work experience in electrical or powerline work in a related field. At least one year of experience operating heavy equipment
  
  Post-secondary education may be substituted for experience; preference given to post-secondary education in an electrical or mechanical field.
• Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses:
  Distribution Electrician I-III: OSU certified in trenching/shoring and confined space entry techniques within 6 months of hire as documented by the Energy Services training record.
  
  Distribution Electrician IV: OSU or other certification in trenching/shoring and confined space entry techniques.
  
  Class B Commercial Drivers License (CDL) within 12 months of hire for operation of departmental heavy equipment.
  
  Have before hire a valid Drivers License and maintain after hire for the operation of an OSU vehicle, which is required in the performance of job duties as assigned.
• Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge:
  Distribution Electrician I:
  Ability to assist as directed with preventative maintenance inspections, electrical asset inventory and survey update of assets in AiM CMMS system, repair and maintenance of all facets of exterior lighting and secondary voltage exterior electrical circuitry and equipment, repair of the electrical distribution system and associated overhead and underground components, including but not limited to-meters and related equipment, medium voltage cabling, vaults, transformers, and switches, according to manufacturer's instructions,…