Electrician Trainee - Farmville

Electrician Trainee - Farmville

Date: Nov 4, 2026

Location: Farmville, VA, US 23901

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.

Job Summary

This position will take on the responsibilities of a full range of Substation construction and maintenance work on electrical distribution and transmission substations. This position works inside energized and de-energized substations.

This position requires a Class A CDL license with HAZMAT endorsement within 6 months of hiring. Planned and unplanned overtime work will be required. The majority of the work is performed outdoors in all types of weather conditions and is considered "heavy labor."

Due to weight limits on equipment, weight restriction not to exceed 290 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Climb steel structures and work off ladders and aerial lifts
• Meet NERC requirements
• Drive and/or operate vehicles for long distances
• Operate heavy equipment to construct and maintain distribution and transmission substations
• Work with mineral oils, paints, compressed gases (air, nitrogen, SF-6), battery acids, PCBs, solvents, explosives, pumps, and other materials
• Work with lift tools and material up to 75 pounds on the ground and aloft

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• The ability to lift up to 75 lbs
• The ability to climb steel structures and work off ladders and aerial lifts
• Obtain a Class A CDL learner's permit within 1 month of employment
• Obtain a Class A CDL with HAZMAT endorsement (Dominion training) within 6 months of employment

Preferred Qualifications

• Class A CDL with HAZMAT endorsement or CDL learner's permit
• Previous electric and/or utility experience
• Experience with forklift operations, aerial lifts, power driven equipment, painting, cutting equipment, pneumatic equipment, and hydraulic equipment

Military Service Members and Veterans

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 above will be considered for this opportunity.

Working Conditions

• Work schedule is 4 × 10 hour days Monday through Thursday from 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Work outdoors 95% of a normal day
• Work in inclement weather as needed or service dictates
• Must be available for overtime including extended workdays

Compensation and Benefits

Starting Hourly Rate: $24.61 per hour

This is a Local 50 union represented position.

Dominion Energy offers excellent plans and programs for employees including:

• Health, dental, and vision benefits with coverage for families and domestic partners
• Vacation and paid holidays
• Retirement plans including 401(k) contributions and matches
• Tuition reimbursement
• Bonus eligibility
• Sick leave and disability insurance

For more information about benefits, visit dombenefits.com.

Assessment

This job requires "recommended" test results from Modern Hire Electrician Virtual Job Tryout administered online. The assessment is untimed, but usually takes about 45 minutes to complete.

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.

Equal Opportunity

Dominion Energy is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin and/or status as a protected veteran or individual with a disability.