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MLGW is the nation’s largest three-service municipal utility, serving over 440,000 customers representing diverse backgrounds. Since 1939, MLGW has met the utility needs of Memphis and Shelby County residents by delivering reliable and affordable electricity, natural gas, and water service. We provide a full range of customer-oriented services, including a major role in the economic development for our customers.
MLGW recognizes that our greatest assets are our employees and value diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed to providing opportunities for career growth, training, and development. MLGW offers competitive benefits including PTO, pension and 457B retirement plan. We are dedicated to corporate social responsibility through community volunteerism and giving.
MLGW is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. No information obtained in this application is intended to be used for such discrimination.
The essential job responsibilities of the Electric Distribution Operator 1 are to monitor and control the multiple operations of the electric distribution system by use of the Computer-Aided Dispatch Electric System (CARES); responsible for maximizing system efficiency and minimizing service interruptions; coordinate departmental work with appropriate departments, contractors, customers and other external entities.
Qualification Requirements:
To perform the Electric Distribution Operator 1 role, you must:
-Have an Associate degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering Technology or high school diploma of General Education Development (G.E.D.) with 4 years of experience in craft/technical field related to the engineering, construction, maintenance or operation of the electric distribution or operations systems. -Have successfully completed Basic Electricity, Operator Placement Test and Color-Blind Test 2 -Successfully complete NIMS Training within 1 year of entering job -Have basic knowledge of power systems -Successfully complete Electric Distribution Operator 1 Training Manual within one year of entering the job -Have a valid driver's license from state of residence
Physical Working Conditions:
Works in office under good conditions. Subject to sitting for long periods of time, during storms/outages, eye fatigue, hearing due to radio communications, bending, stooping/crouching to get maps, and light lifting of maps. Shift work required.