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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**

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