Shop Assistant Trainee
Date: Feb 20, 2025
Location: RICHMOND, VA, US, 23234
Company: Dominion Energy
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, we’re looking for you. You won’t just find a job here; you’ll 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.
At this time, Dominion Energy cannot transfer or sponsor a work visa or employment authorization for this position.
This position does not offer relocation assistance.
Job Summary
This position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement between Dominion and the International Brotherhood of Electrical workers (IBEW) Local 50.
Pay rate is $23.95 per hour.
Join a critical team at Dominion Energy where we test new equipment, recondition existing equipment and tools and actively work on sustainability for one of the top energy companies in the US. The Company's Shop Assistant Trainee program is a program that goes through multiple steps, with tests and homework at each step. After Step 2 (9mos) they move to shop Assistant. Complete training will be after 27 months and completion of all step 5 homework assignments and tests. After completion of the Shop Assistant Program, this position can lead to Shop Repair Worker or Shop Electrician, if positions are available.
Specific duties include:
- Assisting Shop Electricians and Shop Repairmen with repairs to 1 phase and 3 phase equipment (Transformers, Regulators Circuit Breakers, etc.), Tools, Mobiles, Switches, etc.;
- Painting using a robot and air guns.
- Receiving equipment using handheld computer devices within SAP.
- Deciphering BOL’s (Bill of Lading), determine where received material should be directed.
- Operating Forklifts of varying classes.
- Reading data plates.
- Working safely.
- Operating of Yard Jockey (Shifter).
- Handling oil receiving and sampling-Handling Chemicals, paint, oils, etc.
- Handling and sorting scrap materials and HAZMAT.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience
Shop Assistant Trainee is a program that goes through steps, with tests and homework at each step. After Step 2 (9mos), the successful candidate will move to Shop Assistant. Training should be completed after 27 months and completion of all step (5) homework assignments and tests.
1-2 years of related experience. Highly prefer candidates who are electrically or mechanically inclined.
Position requires the following:
- Safe operation of a forklift (previous forklift skills are highly preferred).
- Banding equipment to pallets.
- Assisting in the recycling of electrical equipment using tools such as hammers, wrenches, electric hand tools, hoists, etc.
- Climbing on and off 4 foot plus trailers per day using three point of contact mounted climbing devices on various equipment.
- Working at heights of up to 15 feet.
- Climbing on and off forklifts 25 plus times per day using three points of contact.
- Handling material up to 75 pounds on uneven surfaces in outside elements, includes walking with material for up to 50 feet.
- Standing on concrete floors, bending and squatting for extended periods of time.
- Ascending ladders with equipment and tools to make repairs on top of electrical equipment.
- Standing on ladders and reaching overhead to attach rigging equipment to electrical equipment.
- Wearing respirator while painting electrical equipment for an extended period of time.
- Lifting, reaching overhead to get tools and equipment to work platforms, lift, support or brace equipment.
- Working with various forklifts, banding machine, pallet jack, power steam washer, commercial paint equipment, industrial sweeper, yard jockey truck.
Education Requirements
High School Diploma or GED required.
Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description
Working Conditions
Other Working Conditions
Test Description
No Testing Required.
Export Control
Certain positions at Dominion Energy may involve access to information and technology subject to export controls under U.S. law. Compliance with these export controls may result in Dominion Energy limiting its consideration of certain applicants.
Other Information
We offer excellent plans and programs for employees. Employees are rewarded with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package which may include: health benefits with coverage for families and domestic partners, vacation, retirement plans, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and much more. To learn more about our benefits, click here dombenefits.com.
Dominion Energy is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran or disabled status.
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Nearest Major Market: Richmond
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