Electric Utility Distribution Electrician
Core
Perform journey-level electrical functions including maintenance, operations, installation, repair, replacement, testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning on medium-voltage and high-voltage electric utility systems and equipment.
Role type
Journey-level electrician (utility distribution)
Builds
Maintains and operates transformers, switches, power circuit breakers, metal-clad switchgear, manholes, cables, protective relays, and metering circuits for power distribution.
Domain
Electric utility infrastructure / Power distribution
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Journey-level electrical trade skills, operating at 1000V and above, transformer/switchgear maintenance, cable pulling/splicing/terminating, reading electrical diagrams, testing protective relays, OSHA safety compliance, valid California Class C Driver's License, computer literacy for reports/logs
Preferred skills
Experience with 5kV and 15kV cable work, knowledge of National Electrical Safety Code
Technologies
None explicitly listed as tools/frameworks (general trade tools implied)
Responsibilities
Perform maintenance, switching operations, installation, repair, replacement, testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning on 5kV, 15kV, and 115kV electrical equipment; provide technical guidance to other craft personnel; prepare and deliver reports and work orders; interact with technical and administrative personnel.
Seniority
Journey-level (Apprenticeship completion or equivalent experience required)