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Position Summary:
Install and maintain overhead and underground high and low voltage distribution facilities to provide primary and secondary voltage distribution of electrical power and lighting to the Town of Blacksburg and the Virginia Tech campus.

Required Qualifications:
- Demonstrated experience and knowledge (at the Journeyman Level) of primary and secondary power distribution.
- Demonstrated detailed knowledge of underground and overhead distribution line construction and maintenance practices.
- Must have a Commercial Driver's License, with a minimum Class B endorsement and a DOT medical certification.
- Working knowledge and understanding of hot line work.
- Ability to work effectively within a team or small crew organization on a daily basis.
- Ability to safely move and handle materials weighing 100 lbs; to safely climb wood poles utilizing gaffs and personal protective equipment; to safely operate line and aerial lift trucks, backhoes; and to safely work in an aerial lift bucket to heights of 60 feet and underground confined space associated with duct bank installations.
- Must be willing and able to work extra and irregular hours as the utility needs may require, and willing to work under unusual or special working conditions; storms, extreme temperatures, winds, darkness, etc.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Training equal to four year apprenticeship in high voltage electric distribution line construction.
- Demonstrated experience in hot line work, pole climbing, and line construction (12 kv) and low voltage electrical distribution facilities.
- Considerable high voltage distribution experience with an electrical utility or electrical contractor.



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