Dielectric Testing Technician - Clay, KY

5 Star Electric, LLC (5 Star) is a premier full-service provider of electrical construction, maintenance, and repair services with offices in Western Kentucky and Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas. 5 Star specializes in Distribution and Transmission Power Line work, Substation, Industrial, Commercial, Streetlighting, and Fiber installations.

Position Title: Dielectric Testing Technician

Our Core Values: Guided by Safety. Focused on Communities. Powered by Care.

Classification: Non-Exempt

Essential Functions:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The Dielectric Testing Technician is responsible for operating dielectric testing equipment and conducting testing on lineman’s gloves and other equipment.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Performs receiving and batching of orders.
• Reads paperwork for special instructions requested by the client.
• Cleans rubber goods as needed before testing.
• Operates dielectric testing equipment and conducts testing on lineman’s gloves and other dielectric equipment.
• Performs other actions as required
• Stamps date of testing on product tested.
• Maintains detailed documentation and data by completing paperwork on pass or fail.
• Communicate effectively with clients and co-workers.
• You must be aware of, and adhere to, safety practices and policies to ensure your own safety, as well as the safety of others who may be affected by your actions at work.
• Other duties as assigned.

Success Factors:

• Effective communication skills (Written, Verbal and Listening) are required
• Attention to detail required
• Basic Math, Calculator and Computer Skills are required
• Must be able to work off shift and overtime as needed
• Compliance to Safety Performance Standards
• Must be able to work outdoors in diverse terrain and in all weather conditions.
• Physical capabilities required to safely operate a motor vehicle, in all driving conditions.
• Possesses sight, strength and coordination necessary to safely and effectively operate heavy and light equipment and tools.
• Lifts up to 50 pounds.
• Duties entail full-body exertion, strenuous lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling. required to stand, walk; and use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Experience and Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent Some dielectric testing experience required

Additional Requirements/Licenses/Certifications:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid State of Residence Driver License is required
• Candidates must pass criminal and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) background checks and pass a pre-employment drug screen
• Must have ability for frequent travel on needed training requirements and potential for overtime including storm work.
• Must have ability for frequent travel on needed training requirements and potential for overtime including storm work.

Notes:

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.