Substation Technician -III

Job Summary/Scope

Wilson is a city of around 50,000 people located in the heart of eastern North Carolina. We are about an hour from the Research Triangle and the buzz of the Raleigh area, and you can also quickly reach the North Carolina beaches.

The City of Wilson is known for innovation and outstanding service. We have top-rated, nationally accredited police, fire and recreation departments. Our parks and sports facilities are among the best in the nation, and our Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park is a unique and beautiful attraction that hosts concerts, farmers markets and the N.C. Whirligig Festival among other events. Our downtown ballpark proudly serves as the home of the Milwaukee Brewers minor league affiliate.

The team celebrated its inaugural Opening Night on April 14, 2026, marking an exciting new chapter for our community and downtown district.

Wilson has the strongest manufacturing base in our part of the state, including tire manufacturing, pharmaceutical and other industries. The Greenlight citywide broadband services help technology-based companies flourish.

In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a best-in-class benefits package that brings additional value to your total compensation. To learn more about our benefits package, click on the 'Benefits' tab above.

The hiring range for this position is $49,800.37 (minimum salary) to $68,582.68 (midpoint of range) dependent upon qualifications for a Substation Technician I.

The hiring range for this position is $57,753.17 (minimum salary) to $79,534.89 (midpoint of range) dependent upon qualifications for a Substation Technician II.

The hiring range for this position is $70,366.61 (minimum salary) to $96,905.52 (midpoint of range) dependent upon qualifications for a Substation Technician III.

Substation Technician I

Major Duties

• Assist in the installation, operation, inspection, repair, and maintenance of all types of equipment used in electrical substations.
• Assists in the installation, construction, and modification of all types of equipment, structure, bus, communications and control schemes, etc. used in substations.
• Assist in the testing and repair of high voltage transformers, circuit breakers, reclosers, capacitors, voltage regulators and other related equipment.
• Assists oil spill coordinator; cleans up oil spills for leaking or damage oil filled electrical equipment and maintains required EPA records
• Assists with disposing of surplus distribution equipment
• Assists coordinator for testing of department safety gear
• Responds to after-hours calls as needed
• Works during storms and/or storm response performing duties as assigned
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Guidelines

• City of Wilson Safety and Policy Manuals
• National Electric Code
• National Electric Safety Code
• APPA Safety Manual
• OSHA Regulations

Supervisory/Management Responsibility

• None

Substation Technician II

Major Duties

• Installs, operates, inspects, repairs, and maintains of all types of equipment used in electrical substations
• Installs, constructs, and modifies all types of equipment, structure, bus, communications and control schemes, etc. used in substations
• Tests and repairs high voltage transformers, circuit breakers, reclosers, capacitors, voltage regulators and other related equipment
• Coordinator for testing of department safety gear
• Oil spill coordinator; cleans up oil spills for leaking or damage oil filled electrical equipment and maintains required EPA records
• Responds to after-hours calls as needed
• Works during storms and/or storm response performing duties as assigned
• Performs related tasks as required

Guidelines

• City of Wilson Safety and Policy Manuals
• National Electric Code
• National Electric Safety Code
• APPA Safety Manual
• OSHA Regulations

Supervisory/Management Responsibility

• None

Substation Technician III

Major Duties

• Assists Substation Supervisor in planning and directing the work of subordinates in the installation, inspection and maintenance of all substation equipment and protective devices. Includes associated record keeping.
• Leads the installation, operation, inspection, repair, and maintenance of all types of equipment used in electrical substations.
• Leads the installation, construction, and modification of all types of equipment, structure, bus, communications and control schemes, etc. used in substations.
• Leads the testing and repair of high voltage transformers, circuit breakers, reclosers, capacitors, voltage regulators and other related equipment.
• Trains subordinates in proper work procedures and job safety
• Responds to after-hours calls as needed
• Works during storms and/or storm response performing duties as assigned
• Performs related tasks as required.

Guidelines

• National Electric Code
• National Electric Safety Code
• City of Wilson Safety and Policy Manuals
• APPA Safety Manual
• OSHA Regulations

Supervisory/Management Responsibility

• Supervision is exercised over assigned personnel when Substation Supervisor is not available

Substation Technician I

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