Substation Maintenance Technician - EXAM

Substation Maintenance Technician - EXAM

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Substation Maintenance Technician - EXAM

Salary

$28.43 - $49.20 Hourly

Location

Varies by position

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

25-3595-C1

Department

60 Columbus Water & Power

Division

Division of Power

Opening Date

10/08/2025

Closing Date

10/29/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Description

Benefits

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Definition

Under general supervision, is responsible for installing, testing, maintaining, and repairing power transmission and distribution equipment in support of substation operations; performs related duties as required.

Examples of Work

(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties that may be performed.)

Inspects, cleans, and repairs, regulators, and switches using new and reconditioned parts;

Installs, tests, and repairs transformers in support of distribution or substation;-

Records work performed, results of inspections and temperature, current and voltage readings, and inputs information into a computer; utilizes a computer or digital device to obtain and send readings from equipment;

Attaches equipment to transformers and related components to test for compliance with standards;

Operates pump to drain, filter, and fill transformers with oil; follows environmental procedures for cleanup of oil spills;

Inspects and maintains substation and office buildings' lighting, switchgear, sensors, and control and alarm systems;

Inspects, repairs, and/or installs controls, reclosers, circuit breakers, DC batteries, and meters in the power distribution system; fills breakers with gas;

Installs, maintains, and repairs equipment related to substation equipment; assists power distribution and line crews, especially in emergency weather events;

May troubleshoot wiring and connectivity for communications to central computerized control equipment (e.g. Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition system: SCADA);

May clean substations and cut grass around the area.

Minimum Qualifications

One (1) year of experience working with electrical maintenance activities involving high voltage power lines such as electrical power distribution, electrical utility, industrial electrical maintenance, municipal water/wastewater treatment plants, or street lighting equipment. Substitution(s): Successful completion of a formal classroom, vocational training program, or apprenticeship training program related to power distribution may substitute for six (6) months of the required experience.

Possession of a valid, Class B commercial motor vehicle operator's license allowing operation of vehicles with air brakes.

Possession of a valid, Class A commercial motor vehicle operator's license allowing operation of vehicles with air brakes, by the end of the probationary period.

Test/Job Contact Information

The names of the applicants passing this administration of this exam will be used to create aNEW, OPEN COMPETITIVE, eligible list for this classification. If you are interested in having your name included on the new eligible list, you will need to apply for this exam within the filing period and successfully complete all phases of the testing process. Questions regarding this process can be directed to the Test Center at .

The examination process will consist of a computer skills exam weighted 100% covering Electrical Terms, Electricity Principles and Procedures, and Work Safety.

Approved applicants will be notified by mail/email of their scheduled test date and time.

All applicants must complete all phases of the testing process in order to receive a final score. The names of all candidates who pass this examination will remain on the eligible list for two years, unless the eligible list is replaced prior to or extended beyond the two years. If a candidate's name is certified and the candidate is to be considered for employment, the hiring process will include one or more interviews, a criminal background check, and a pre-employment drug test.

The certification process will be: Fixed Band

The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Columbus seeks to promote compensation strategies that maximize the recruitment, performance, development, and retention of quality employees in support of the City's Covenant and strategic plan. In addition to a competitive pay plan, the City offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes the following:

Medical

Dental

Vision

Short-term Disability

Life Insurance

Wellness Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Specifics about these benefit opportunities and eligibility can be discussed with one of the City's human resources professionals at the time of your interview or by contacting the Department of Human Resources, Labor Relations Office at for further information.

01

Do you have one year of experience working with electrical maintenance activities involving high voltage power lines such as electrical power distribution or electrical utilities?

Yes

No

02

Do you have one year of experience working with electrical maintenance activities involving industrial electrical maintenance, municipal water/wastewater treatment plants?

Yes

No

03

Do you have one year of experience working with electrical maintenance activities involving street lighting equipment?

Yes

No

04

Do you have at least 6 months of experience working with electrical maintenance activities involving high voltage power lines such as electrical power distribution, electrical utility, industrial electrical maintenance, municipal water/wastewater treatment plants, or street lighting equipment?

Yes

No

05

Have you successfully completed a formal classroom, vocational, or apprenticeship training program related to power distribution? If so and you would like to use this education substitution, you must attach your certificate of completion of the classroom training or apprenticeship to your application. Otherwise your application will be rejected.

Yes

No

06

Do you have a current and valid Class B CDL?

Yes

No

07

Did you include all of your relevant work experience and job duties that demonstrate you meet the minimum qualifications for the job? If no, return to the "Work" section of this application and add relevant work experience and job duties. Note: A resume' attachment does not substitute for including the relevant information in the "Work" section of this application.

o Yes, I listed every job and job duty in the "Work" section of this application that demonstrates that I meet the minimum experience qualifications for the job.

o No, I do not meet all of the minimum experience qualifications for the job.

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Employer

City of Columbus

Address

77 N. Front Street, Suite 330

Columbus, Ohio, 43215

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