High Voltage Electrician

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element):

WG-05: Ability to do the work of a High Voltage Electrician er under close supervision. I can perform the work of a High Voltage Electrician er under close supervision to include tasks such as: ordering of required parts; identify faulty parts or systems; and/or create a plan for repair. I work under close supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed without more than normal supervision. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

WG-08: Ability to do the work of a(n) High Voltage Electrician Worker ~ I can perform the work of a High Voltage Electrician Worker under close supervision to include tasks such as: performing basic electrical repair work; following blueprints or instructions for common electrical maintenance tasks; and/or applying electronic principles to installation of electrical equipment. I work under close supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed without more than normal supervision. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

WG-10: Ability to do the work of a(n) High Voltage Electrician ~ I can work with voltages ranging from 120 volts to 25 kilovolts, troubleshooting existing electrical lines, circuits, systems, fixtures, controls, electrical/mechanical equipment, programmable logic controller install/replace breakers, transformers, brackets, and related equipment. I have the ability to operate a truck with aerial boom and post hole digger and related equipment. I work without more than normal supervision. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.


Selective Placement Factor: This position requires the possession of a Massachusetts State Journeyman Electrician License and/or a Massachusetts State Master Electrician License. (WG-10 ONLY)


Physical Effort: High Voltage Electricians frequently perform moderately heavy lifting, pulling, and carrying of equipment and material weighing up to 18 kilograms (40 pounds) and occasionally, they lift or pull heavy cables and equipment weighing more than 23 kilograms (50 pounds) with the help of weight handling equipment or with assistance from other workers. They use block and tackle, pulleys, or other lifting devices. They crouch, stand, kneel, and stoop while installing, repairing, or testing electrical equipment in confined spaces such as enclosed switch gear, or in structures such as overhead bus and conduit assemblies. Workers at the grade 8 level work above ground from aerial bucket trucks and poles, at ground level, and in trenches, or manholes. Work requires bending, stooping, climbing, and standing for long periods while installing, repairing, and testing electrical equipment in manholes and on overhead distribution lines.

Working Conditions: High Voltage Electricians work indoors and outdoors. They are exposed to danger from explosions of equipment and cables in manholes and vaults, as well as danger from high voltage electrical shock, burns from solder, broken bones, cuts, and bruises. They are exposed to heat and noise when working in substations or power-generating facilities, to extremes of weather when working outdoors, and to unpleasant odors and wet slippery surfaces when working in manholes. They are subject to electrical burns while working around high voltage electrical lines, broken bones from falls from poles, and strains from awkward work positions. They are exposed to chemicals such as insulation oil from transformers and oil switches. They use protective devices such as earplugs, safety hats, and nonconductive gloves and footwear.