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Electric Service Worker, 1st Class (Herndon, VA)


Company : Dominion Energy


Location : Herndon, VA


Created : 2026-04-04


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Electric Service Worker, 1st Class (Herndon, VA) Dominion Energy is committed to providing reliable, affordable, and increasingly clean energy that powers our customers every day. If you want to work for a purpose-driven company that values safety and collaboration, weu2019re looking for you. You wonu2019t just find a job here; youu2019ll find your career. Review the position below and apply today. Military service members and veterans with ranks from E3-E5, W1-W2, or O1-O3, plus appropriate equivalent combination of education and years of experience as outlined below will be considered for this opportunity. Job Summary The Electric Distribution Operations department in the Herndon, Virginia office has an Electric Service Worker 1st Class vacancy. This position requires a self-starter who can effectively prioritize and who doesn't mind working alone and driving. The successful candidate will have responsibility for the following: u2022 The repair and maintenance of both overhead and underground electrical distribution lines u2022 Being the first responder to power outages u2022 Working closely with the Regional Operations Centers within the Dominion service territory u2022 Working alone 90% of the time. u2022 Working a rotating shift. u2022 Available for callouts during outages and or storm restoration events u2022 Eligible for premium pay for applicable overtime hours The starting rate for this position is $51.91 / hour for fully qualified applicants, including a 10% wage supplement for reporting to Herndon office. Must pass a health and physical assessment. Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience This position requires a minimum of 3 (three) yearsu2019 experience in overhead and underground electrical line work (Note: A partial year of related work experience of 6 months or greater will be considered one year towards the qualifications) The selected individual must be able to assess at a competency level 4 in the Dominion Lineman Development program in both overhead and underground energized line work (Successful candidates must take a pre-employment assessment) Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: u2022 Perform functions included but not limited to responding to underground and overhead outages, locating and repairing cable faults, replacing fuses with appropriate hot sticks, performing minimal switching, removing trees from overhead conductors, and replacing streetlight and watchlight eyes and bulbs. u2022 Required: Must be able to lift 75lbs u2022 Must have a solid understanding of industrial electrical distribution systems and maintenance techniques u2022 Must understand and be competent in switching practices related to the electrical distribution industry u2022 Knowledge of Safety processes and practices within the industrial electrical distribution industry u2022 Must have strong communications skills verbal and written u2022 Must be able to understand industry 3-way communication method u2022 Must be a self-starter with the ability to work alone 90% of the time while still being part of a local team. u2022 Must be able to meet and maintain applicable NERC/FERC requirements. u2022 Position requires the ability to obtain a valid class A CDL by the end of the 5th month of employment u2022 Call out, overtime availability, and ability to work rotating shifts is required u2022 Weight restrictions also apply, for safety reasons, must be able to maintain a weight below 290 pounds u2022 Prefer individuals who have completed a recognized Line Worker Development program u2022 To military applicants: Military service members and veterans with ranks from E3-E5, W1-W2, or O1-O3, plus appropriate equivalent combination of education and years of experience as outlined (above/below). Please Note: If the required minimum years of experience are not reflected on your resume, you will not be considered for this job. Education Requirements High School Diploma or GED Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description Working Conditions Cold 51-75% Confined Spaces 51-75% Dust / Grease / Oil 51-75% Energized Wires 51-75% Heat 51-75% Office Work Environment 76 -100% Operating Machinery 76-100% Outdoors 76-100% Travel 51-75% Union - IBEW Local 50 VA/NC/WVA Loud Noise 51-75% Other Working Conditions Test Description This job requires