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City of Naperville
Employment Opportunity
Job Title
**Substation Technician EM (5233)**
Closing Date
When filled
Salary
\$65.4100 per hour
Job Type
Full-Time
**Location:**
DPU-E Supply & Control, 1392 Aurora Ave., Suite 200
Department
Department of Public Utilities - Electric
Job Description
The City of Napervilles Electric Utility is currently seeking a
Substation Technician to perform skilled work in installing and
maintaining electric substation equipment and components. The Substation
Technician tests and repairs substation high voltage lines, equipment,
and switchgear and performs other work involving substation construction
and maintenance. The Technician will also work in confined spaces and/or
on or near energized equipment including but not limited to manholes,
handholes, and basements.
- This position is represented by the IBEW Local 9 union. Wage rates and
other benefits are subject to the language in the** [**Collective
Bargaining
Agreement**](https://www.naperville.il.us/globalassets/media/hr-documents/collective-bargaining-agreements/electric-cba-2021-25-signed-and-dated.pdf)**.
The 2025 starting salary for this position is \$65.4100 per hour. The
2026 wage will be implemented once a new collective bargaining agreement
is ratified.**
Responsibilities
Uses an aerial bucket, hot stick tools, and other equipment in the
installation, repair, and operation of substation underground and
overhead high voltage electric utility lines, transformers, switchgear,
and other substation equipment.
Locates, isolates, and makes repairs in electric lines, cables, and
other component parts of the substation.
Installs and repairs component parts of electric substations, such as
power transformers, metering equipment, conduits, circuit breakers,
switchgear, panel board wiring, and other parts, as well as other
substation components.
Operates, interrogates, programs, and installs electronic equipment and
controls. This includes using computers to program and download
information.
Installs, reads, and records a variety of monitoring equipment and
instrumentation.
Assists in the construction of substation structures including towers,
poles, buswork, underground cables, and high tension lines.
Assists in the care of equipment and tools used in electric utility
construction and maintenance work.
Performs substation switching operations.
Works on substation testing such as taking readings, oil tests, relay
tests, and other troubleshooting.
Performs routine substation grounds maintenance as assigned.
Performs work in energized manholes or similar locations and structures.
Performs all other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
**Required**
One to three years of substation construction or maintenance experience.
A high school diploma or equivalent.
Post-twelfth grade technical training and skills in electrical
maintenance, electronics, mechanical devices, and specifically-related
fields.
A test will be given to each candidate who applies to help determine
their level of qualifications and particular skills related to the needs
of the substation group.
A valid State of Illinois Commercial Driver\'s License (CDL).
Additional Information
- The City of Naperville, Illinois is a dynamic community of 153,000
residents, convenientlylocated28 miles west of Chicago. Various
publications have named Naperville as one of the best cities in the
United States in which to live. TheCityhas gained national recognition
for our family-friendly environment, excellent schools and library
system, low crime rate, and vibrant downtown area.Itsalsoa great placeto
work! Our municipal government emplo s over 900 dedicated individuals in
a wide range of job categoriesandprovidesa collaborative working
environment, a for**
