Substation Technician 1st/2nd Class

General Purpose of Job

This position works alongside assigned technicians conducting safety inspections, oil changes, lubrication work, basic maintenance and minor repair of all vehicle fleet and equipment; installation of mobile communications equipment; and assists with maintenance of hydraulic and other aerial lifting devices associated with the vehicle fleet.

Minimum Required Qualifications and Competencies

The following includes the minimum job requirements and essential duties for this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Some job requirements may exclude individuals that cannot be reasonably accommodated or who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

Substation Technician 2nd Class

Education
Minimum: High School or GED
Minimum: Substation apprenticeship training or other related education required for progression or advancement in classification.

Experience
Preferred: Two (2) years progressive substation experience or an equivalent position with a distribution electric utility or related industry is preferred.

Education and/or Experience Notes
In lieu of progressive substation experience, a line or relay technician with a minimum of five (5) years of field experience with a distribution electric utility, contractor, or related industry may be considered.

Substation Technician 1st Class

Education
Minimum: High School or GED
Minimum: Certification as a Journey Substation Technician from an accredited substation apprentice program.

Experience
Minimum: Four (4) years progressive substation experience.
Preferred: Advancement from SECO Energy's Substation Technician 2nd Class position. Experience or similar work with a distribution electric utility, contractor, or relatedindustry.

Education and/or Experience Notes
In lieu of Certification as a Journey Substation Technician from an accredited substation apprentice program, a line or relay technician with a minimum of four (4) years of progressive substation experience with a distribution electric utility, contractor, or related industry may be considered.

Substation Technician 1st & 2nd Class

Other Requirements
* Ability to operate a variety of office equipment, including a personal computer, printers, copy machines, telephone, and fax machine and radio communications equipment.
* Ability to work irregular hours for assignment completion and flexibility to change scheduling and report to work on short notice during emergency situations.
* A valid Florida Class A Commercial driver's license without air brakes restriction and without number 5 Tractor-Trailer restriction for regular driving privileges of cooperative vehicles; must have and maintain an acceptable driving record as determined by SECO Energy.
* The normal work week consists of five (5) consecutive eight (8) hour days, or four (4) consecutive ten (10) hour days, exclusive of meal time, Monday through Friday between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 12:00 midnight.
* The Cooperative will determine if an eight (8) hour or ten (10) hour schedule will be used and shall establish the normal schedule of starting and quitting time.
* Shift schedules may be changed by giving a 36-hour notice of the changed schedule.
* Successful completion of pre-employment background check, physical and drug screen.