Substation Apprentice

Bay Line Construction is seeking to fill the position of Substation Apprentice. Our main service territory is DE, MD and VA, but this position will be required to travel as needed.

Bay Line Construction is a full-service electrical contractor specializing in electrical utility construction. Bay Line Construction is a growing company that believes in building around good people. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

· Candidates must possess and be able to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and talents needed to construct new and repair/perform maintenance for electrical high and low voltage substations.

· This includes trenching, installing conduit, pulling cable, wiring of outdoor electrical equipment, installing ground grids, installing foundations, pouring/finishing concrete, setting steel structures, installing buswork and conductors, setting and adjusting switches, installing circuit breakers, and other required substation construction and maintenance tasks.

· Operate aerial lifts, forklifts, skid steers, backhoes, excavators, boom trucks, and other equipment used in the construction of electrical substations.

· Must know and understand state and local laws, DOT, and OSHA standards

· Perform services in a safe and timely manner.

· Communicate with customers, general public, other contractors, utility representatives, and government agencies.

· Maintain company equipment in a safe and efficient manner

Requirements:

· Clean driving record, Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License

· Ability to read and interpret prints and plans

· Effective communication skills

· Experience working in energized substations

· Experience with both Above Grade and Below Grade Substation Construction

· Utility Substation and Transmission Line Switching & Tagging experience

· Certified Crane Operator a plus

· Be able to lift/move 50 pound

· Pass a pre-employment drug screen, physical, and background check

Education and Experience:

· High School Diploma or GED.

· 2 or more years of experience as a Substation Technician.

· Verifiable work experience as Substation Apprentice Required

Travel Requirements:

• Must be willing to travel out of state for routine and emergency work as needed.

Physical Requirements:

• RARE (up to 10%): sitting, crawling
• OCCASIONAL (up to 33%): stooping, kneeling, squatting, body twisting, sense of touch, climbing, reading, pushing, balancing.
• FREQUENT (up to 66 %): walking, manual dexterity, seeing distant, climbing on/off truck, gripping, lifting over 10 lbs. to 50 lbs., reaching, range of motion, depth perception, lifting, carrying, pulling, climbing ladders, climbing stairs, lifting up to 50 lbs.
• CONTINUOUS (up to 100%): standing, speaking clearly, seeing, hearing-speech range, color vision, lifting up to 10 lbs.

This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed; it is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position.

Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful passing of a background check and drug screening.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person