The Greater Memphis Chamber’s UpSkill901 Initiative in partnership with several local companies invite you to the following upcoming career fairs:
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Electrician and Lineman apprenticeship opportunities will be posted Oct. 26, 2020 – Nov. 2, 2020. You must apply in order to be considered. https://www.tva.com/careers
Candidates need to prepare for the Electrical training alliance AIR test. The test is timed and consists of Algebra and Reading Comprehension. Candidates need to get a resume ready and create an account on the TVA careers site and upload their resume before the posting. If Candidates passes the test the next step if selected is to interview in front of a panel and they need to be practicing their interview skills. When job is posted and Candidates applies they need to make sure they get an email confirmation, and if one is not received they need to check junk email folder. If email is not in either folder they did not complete the application and need to apply again.
Our ask is make sure they want to pursue this craft as a career. That involves to name a few, working outside in all temperatures and weather conditions, working from heights in equipment and climbing up to 500ft, working near voltages up to 500kv, and being gone from home in hotels at least 4 days a week.
Electrician Apprentice –
Local Candidates Preferred
Organization: Transmission Construction Substation Location: TN Valley
Posting Open: 10/26/2020
Posting Close: 11/2/2020 at 11:59pmEST Salary: $49,010
**Please keep check on your email at all times in the case of changes/updates and communications.**
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Must successfully pass the American Institute of Research (AIR) examination
Must successfully pass an Isokinetic Assessment (physical assessment of joints and weight)
Electrical experience or working around electricians highly desired
JOB EXPECTATIONS
Will not be required to move, as this position is 100% travel across the Tennessee Valley
In most cases you will be away from home a minimum of four nights per week
Per diem at $96.40 per day will be given to pay for lodging and meals if you are traveling more than 40 miles from your home
Work hours are 6:00am – 4:30pmCST Monday – Thursday
Will be required to work in close proximity to voltages up to 500kv
Must be willing to work at heights
Most aerial work is between 20ft and 80ft
You will rotate into telecom where you will be expected to work at 550ft
Must be willing to work a physically demanding job
Could be required to lift up to 75lbs
Must be willing to work outdoors 100% of the time
Must be willing to work in extreme weather conditions
Must be willing to work on rough terrain such as gravel and mud
Must be willing to respond to storm or system damage with minimal notice
Will be required to learn how to operate equipment including but not limited to JLGs, forklifts, and booms lifts
PROGRAM DETAILS
To remain in the program, must successfully complete On the Job Training, self-study bookwork , classroom training, and oral, written, and practical exams.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Duties:
Training will include rotations between Telecom & Substation Construction. This Job requires travel up to 100% of the time at a location in the TVA seven state region for a minimum of four days a week. This position will require you to work outdoors in all weather conditions including extreme temperatures.
Substation:
Performs tasks associated with the construction, modification, and rehabilitation of transmission system substations or telecommunications equipment and components related to the TVA transmission system.
Installs grounding systems, conduit and wire race systems, cable and wire systems, and structural steel.
Installs, checks, and adjusts and performs tests on major electrical equipment, power transformers, breakers, reactors, coupling capacitors, voltage transformers, current transformers, and all major equipment.
Installs motor operated and manually operated switches rated at various voltages. Installs insulators and bus systems.
Installs various switchboard and control equipment. Installs switchboard and control wiring. Installs grounded protective barriers.
Installs communication equipment, capacitor banks and associated equipment. Installs various transmission system telecommunications and control equipment. Performs commercial building wiring. Installs battery and charger systems.
Performs wiring verifications, i.e.; cable and control circuits. Follows wiring procedures and construction standards.
Drives and operates equipment and vehicles necessary to support substation or telecommunications construction work.
During system emergencies, or as may be required, supports the Transmission Operations & Maintenance organization in restoring transmission service to customers including equipment repair/restoration/change out.
When assigned to perform work at a nuclear plant site, and if required by plant security practices, must be able to obtain and maintain unescorted plant access.
Telecom:
Performs tasks associated with the construction, modification, and rehabilitation of transmission system telecommunications equipment and components related to the TVA transmission system.
Installs grounding systems, conduit and wire race systems, cable and wire systems, microwave dishes and antennas.
Splice fiber optic cable, and terminate fiber ends. Terminate and install multiple Copper telecommunication cables
Installs various switchboard and control equipment. Installs switchboard and control wiring. Installs grounded protective barriers.
Installs communication equipment and control equipment from bucket truck, JLG, ladder, or other various aerial equipment in both indoor and outdoor environments
Performs commercial building wiring. Installs battery and charger systems.
Performs wiring verifications, i.e.; cable and control circuits. Follows wiring procedures and construction standards.
Drives and operates equipment and vehicles necessary to support substation or telecommunications construction work.
Qualifications:
Some previous experience in electrical work is desirable and the ability to qualify for additional responsibility and training.
Incumbent should be a high school graduate or its equivalent and have attained a satisfactory score to qualify for the craft apprenticeship program.
Applicant will be REQUIRED to pass the American Institute of Research (AIR) assessment in order to move forward to the interview process.
Supervision Received:
Employee is under the general supervision of the Transmission Construction Foreman, and the direct supervision of the Electrician Foreman, who assigns and supervises the work.
Supervision Over Others:
None; however, may direct the work of other journeymen or apprentices as may be assigned in routine work and other classifications in emergency situations to carry on the work.
Supplementary Data: Must meet TVA physical/medical requirements for the position of electrician and those associated with the various equipment certifications/licenses required of this classification. Must be able to work prolonged periods of time under inclement weather conditions.
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PAST EVENTS
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SRVS DRIVE-THRU JOB FAIR
Thursday, October 22, 2020 from 10am – 1:00pm
3971 Knight Arnold Road Memphis, TN 38118
(SRVS Parking Lot)
Safety Protocols Enforced!
Applicants must remain in vehicles at all times
Open Positions: Salary $9.21 – $10.50
- Direct Support Professionals
- Independence Coach
- Personal Support Staff
Please bring copies of the following items: High School Diploma/G.E.D., valid Driver’s License, and Social Security card.
NOTE: All applicants must be able to pass a criminal background check, drug test, and have a valid Tennessee, Arkansas, or Mississippi driver’s license with an endorsement to transport people supported
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Upset Recovery: Collegiate Aviation in Uncertain Times
October 8 – 9, 2020
Knowledge Share 10am -11:30am CST
Virtual Airline Career Fair September 9, 2020 10:00am Central
These UAA virtual events are great opportunities for collegiate aviation and flight school students to network with multiple airline recruiters in a single session. Hundreds of students from all over the world attend the events to network with industry professionals. Professionals from the presented aviation companies contribute their time to reach out via EZTalks to answer students’ questions about their profession and the aviation industry. Students who are considering the aviation industry will have great insight into the lives of professionals and will be educated on what to expect when getting started in aviation.
Upcoming Event: Leidos Virtual Chat for Military Veterans and Spouses
We will be hosting our next virtual chat for military veterans and spouses on Thursday, 20 August from 1-3pm Eastern Time.
Leidos is hosting ongoing monthly virtual chats for transitioning military, veterans, and military spouses. Chats will be held the third Thursday of every month from 1-3pm Eastern Time with the next chat scheduled for 20 August.
Here you can talk with talent acquisition representatives from our Defense, Intelligence, Health, and Civil Groups as well as members of our Corporate and Leidos Innovations Center teams about opportunities within their organizations.
To register, please visit https://app.brazenconnect.com/events/X68Y3?utm_medium=Email&utm_source=Email+Distro
Join us August 12th at 10am Central for our monthly Airline Career Fair.
Register for this FREE Webinar at https://WWW.uaa.aero/2020_webinar.php or https://www.eztalks.com/r/1000089565
Speakers Include:
10am – Alaska Air – Scott Day – Managing Director, Chief Pilot
10:30am – Horizon – Olivier Goudreau – SEA Base Chief Pilot
11:00am – FedEx Feeder Aircraft Operations – Nate Eisenman – Manager Feeder Aircraft Op’ Safety and Steve Lasday – Sr. Feeder
11:30am – Piedmont Airlines – Brian DiLorenzo
12 Noon – US Airforce – Lt. Col. Vanessa “Siren” Mahan
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