Electrical technician Jobs in New York, NY

Job Description:

Do you want to start your career with a company that values integrity, dedication, and hard work every single day? We want to offer you competitive pay, a generous benefits package, and opportunities for advancement.

As leaders in the utility industry concentrating, on quality and safety, RECONN is looking for people to join our team who are problem solvers, take pride in public safety and are comfortable in a fast paced, exciting work environment.

The starting pay for this position is $20.00/hr.

The Electrical Service Technician (Contact Voltage Field Inspector) is given a circuit map for a specific geographic area for our client in which to conduct their testing and inspection. Each map identifies the Electric Distribution facilities owned by our client in which inspection and testing is to be conducted on an annual basis. The job function follows specific testing guidelines as set forth by the NY PSC.

Utilizing the circuit map the inspector needs to test all metallic streetlights and traffic signals for contact voltage using a HD LV-5 low voltage detector. A series of field audit questions are then entered into an application on the company provided mobile device to capture information required by the client. A typical inspection takes approximately 1-5 minutes to complete depending on the type of structure.

Items needed to be carried are as follows:

• Trimble handheld PDA

• HD LV-5 Low Voltage detector

• Fluke electrical test meter and leads

• Ground Rod and Ground Reel

• Cell Phone (company provided)

SPECIFIC DUTIES/TASKS

• Overnight shift – Report to designated meeting location on workdays at 8:00 p.m.

• 8–10 hour workdays (testing begins 1 hour after sunset and concludes 1 hour before sunrise.)

• Driving to and from designated testing/inspection area

• Walking on all types of terrain – Woods, right of ways, back lots of homes, and on roadways

• Inspect approximately 125-250 electrical structures daily

• Notify and standby for any structure found to be unsafe

W h y You ' ll Love Wo rk i n g for Us ( O u r B e n e fi t s ) :

• 100% p aid t r ai n i n g – We ' r e in v e sted in you, s t a rting on your f irst day.

• High-quality company vehicle & fuel card – All work-related expenses are paid. This means you won't be putting mileage on your personal vehicle for work.

• Co mp a n y l a p top, p h o ne , a n d e qu i p m e n t – Adv a n ce d t e c hnology you c a n c ount on.

• Daily p ay – A cce ss your p a y wh e n you n e e d it mos t .

• Co mp re h e n sive i n s u r a nc e o p tions – A v a ri e ty of e x ce l l e nt insur a n c e c h oic e s including medi ca l, dent a l, v i sion, a nd l i f e .

• 401(k) w ith c o mp a n y m at c h – W e will h e lp you s a ve for the long t e rm w i th our c ompeti t ive 401 ( k) e mp l oy e r m a tch p r o g r a m.

• PTO a n d p aid h ol id ays – Even in your first year, s o you ca n sp e nd t i me w i th your lov e d on e s.

• Weekend & holiday on-call pay – Earn extra money while on call over the weekend or on a company holiday, even if not called out to an emergency.

• Technician Incentive Plan – Bonuses based on individual quality and safety results.

• Career Path Program (CPP) – Unmatched in our industry. We recognize employees who strive to be the best in their roles with distinctive titles, promotions, and more.

• USIC All Stars – Our employee recognition program. Earn points for living our company values and celebrating milestones. Redeem your points for gift cards or merchandise!

• T e nu r e Boots Pr og r am – P rovid e s a $200 vou c h e r to buy a n e w p a ir of w ork b oots on your fi r st anniv e r s a ry a n d e v e ry ye a r a ft e r.

• Education Partnership & Scholarship Program – Discounted tuition for USIC employees, their spouses, and dependents through Indiana Tech (courses available online nationwide). Scholarships available for employees. Credit hours for completing our utility locator training curriculum and/or for military service.

• E m p loyee d iscou n ts & p er k s – Outs t a nding d i s c ounts a t m a jor re taile r s a nd s e rvi c e providers.

What We Need from You (Our Requirements):

• Able and willing to work outdoors in various weather conditions. Previous outdoor experience is a plus.

• Available to work overtime, weekends, and on-call shifts as needed.

• Ability to travel locally during the business day; some out-of-area or overnight travel may be expected.

• Able to pass a drug screen (this is a safety-sensitive position).

• Valid driver’s license and a safe driving record.

• Must be able to park company vehicle,

• Able to stand and walk for long periods of time on varying types of terrain; bend and stoop; lift heavy items up to 75 lbs.

• Able to distinguish between colors used to identify wiring and mark underground utilities.

• Computer proficiency

• Able to read, understand, and reference locate tickets, as well as maps and prints; possess basic math skill to calculate distances.

• Able to communicate clearly with colleagues, customers, contractors, and homeowners. Customer service experience is a plus.

​We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans are encouraged to apply.

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