As a High Voltage Electrician (Apprentice), you are expected to complete a 4-year training program that combines on-the-job training, classroom, and self-study training during off-duty hours designed to train, appraise, and develop the apprentice as they progress to become a fully competent Journeyman High Voltage Electrician. This open and continuous announcement establishes a standing register of eligible applicants. See Additional Information section.
Key Responsibilities
Work is both indoors and outdoors under all prevailing weather conditions during the day or night. Hazards include working around high voltage electrical equipment (69 kV and higher) and machinery with moving parts. Active climbing, lifting, working in strained positions. Work from ladders, scaffolds, and man-lift devices. May work from substation's support structures which requires the use of appropriate fall protection equipment.
Install and repair equipment in confined and enclosed spaces. Regularly lift and carry items weighing 50 pounds or more. Works as a member of a crew. Requires overnight travel of 14 or more days per month. Full performance level installs, constructs, commissions, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs equipment in high voltage switchyards, substations, communication facilities and power operations centers.
Requirements & Education
For this position, education cannot be substituted for experience.
This position is with Western Area Power Administration, Department of Energy.
What is the salary for this position?
The posted pay range is $40.5 – $55.48/hr.
What is the application deadline?
Applications close on 2026-11-27.
Who is eligible to apply?
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
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