Electrician jobs in Danbury, CT

Journeyperson Electrician

As a qualified Journeyperson Electrician, you will perform repairs of existing electric meter boxes as well as Overhead and Underground services. Install electric meters and assume responsibility for the safe operation of a company vehicle, equipment, and tools. In addition, you will learn how to utilize the computer system to plan and complete your daily work.

Do you enjoy working outdoors? Do you like working independently as part of a larger team? No experience? No problem! We will train you.

If you are interested in starting a career in the Electric, Gas and Water Utility industry, Grid One Solutions is the right place for you!

With headquarters in Media, Pennsylvania, Grid One has deployment facilities across the United States and parts of Canada. Grid One is part of Asplundh Infrastructure Group, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Asplundh, a major supplier of outsourced field services to utilities and municipalities. Asplundh is a privately held company, founded in 1928, which currently employs over 33,000 people in the U.S., Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.

Job Type: Full-Time , Non-Exempt

Pay: $25.00 – $45.00 an Hour

Benefits:

• Full Benefits from hire include Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan.
• Uniforms, Tools, and Personal Protective Equipment provided.
• Vacation paid after one year of employment.
• Six Paid Holidays after the probation period.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Installation and or repair of 60, 100, 200, 320-amp residential services.
• Overhead and underground electrical power lines and systems.
• Troubleshooting and identification of electrical hazards.
• Perform change out of existing electric utility meters.
• Assume responsibility for the safe operation of a company vehicle, equipment, and tools.
• Commitment to customer service and responding to the needs of internal and external customers professionally.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Prior residential, commercial and or industrial electrical experience - repair/installation.
• Knowledge and experience with various residential/commercial meter boards. i.e.: single gang ringless/ringed, multi, split board, bypass type, bussed meter board, underground type, etc.
• Comfortable with and Able to work on a ladder at elevated heights safely of 4 to 24 feet.
• Ability to perform meter replacement of self-contained single and polyphase meters such as:
  • • Forms: 1, 2, 12, 14, 15, 16
    • Classes: 100, 200, 320
    • Voltage: 120, 208, 240, 277, 480
    • Meter configuration will include both socket and “A” base.
• Computer and smartphone literate.
• Ability to read maps and navigate in congested areas.
• Independently manage time and workload to meet deadlines.
• This is a minimum 40-hour workweek. Must have endurance necessary to perform these duties throughout a standard eight (8) or ten (10) hour day according to the schedule.
• Must be able to work long hours and overtime during holidays, emergencies, weekends, etc. Subject to call out work.

Education & Experience:

• Complete understanding of electrical A/C theory.
• Knowledge of current N.E.C. codes.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
• Mechanical and/or electrical experience preferred.
• Experience in the use of hand and power tools.

Pre-Screen:

• Upon offer, employees may be required to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, background, and/or MVR check.

License & Certifications:

• Driver's License Required.
• 3 years of driving experience with minimal non-moving violations.
• Journeyman electrician certification.

Physical Requirements:

• Capable of lifting 10-60 pounds while walking on various uneven terrain.
• Bucket weight limit capacity is 300 pounds.
• Rare: (less than 10%): depth-perception, color-vision, crawling, pushing, pulling, seeing distance, balancing, gripping.
• Occasional: (up to 33%): stooping, kneeling, squatting, body-twisting, sense-of-touch, manual-dexterity, lifting to 10 lbs., lifting to 50 lbs., lifting over 10 lbs. to 50 lbs., climbing stairs, carrying, lifting, range-of-motion, reaching
• Frequent: (up to 66%): standing, climbing ladders, walking, squatting, sitting.
• Continuous: (up to 100%): seeing, reading, hearing-speech-range, speaking clearly.

Due to the inherently dangerous nature of the industry and requirements to work with or around hazardous equipment, employees must have sufficient eyesight to judge distance/coordination of equipment and tools, be able to maintain attention and concentration for extended periods, be able to withstand exposure to all kinds of weather while completing work assignments, be able to wear personal protective equipment as necessary, be able to enter and exit a vehicle numerous times a day, have the endurance necessary to traverse various terrain, be capable of performing job duties throughout a standard 8- or 10-hour day, be able to communicate with others, read, write, and comprehend written/verbal job instructions and information, and communicate and handle conflict professionally.

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About Us:

Grid One Solutions specializes in AMI deployments for electric, gas, and water utilities. In addition to smart grid implementation services for in-home displays and load control devices, Grid One performs meter reading, customer call center operations, field service work, joint use attachment surveys, storm support services, NESC clearance audits and utility asset inspections, construction and contractor management services, pole maintenance, pole restoration/reinforcement, infrared inspection, utility pole asset management solution, field system integrity surveys, gas meter corrosion mitigation and lead testing, and back-office services including secure data transfer and storage. In February 2012, Utility Meter Services, Inc. merged with Grid One, almost doubling the size of its operations in North America.

Individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.  Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation should contact the ADA Coordinator at 1-800-248-8733, ext. 1339.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.