BOROUGH OF CHAMBERSBURG
JOB POSTING*
CLASSIFICATION: Electric System & Generation Operator Trainee
GRADE: 7
RANGE OF PAY: $26.66
PLACE OF WORK: Electric Operations Center (160 N. Second St.)
HOURS OF WORK: Days of week and shifts will vary. Continuous Classification. Subject to shift changes to maintain 24/7 coverage. Subject to call-in, overtime, and stand-by duty.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF JOB
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of this position, with or without an accommodation.
Report to Electric Supply Supervisor and Assistant Supply Supervisor. Receive guidance and training from more senior Electric System & Generation Operators.
Perform various Electrical System operations to include dispatching personnel, monitoring, data recording/retrieval, utilize Borough web interfaces, email, and related duties to efficiently provide an uninterrupted supply of power to the Borough of Chambersburg. Follow established standard operating procedures with regards to safety, electric system, and generation assets.
Become familiar with the Borough’s Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system to the point of independently monitoring and manipulating the electric system as directed. Monitor and interpret a wide variety of software, meters, gauges, and indicators which display various conditions of the electric system and generators. Collect and input data from substations, power generation plants, and electric system operations using computers and manual methods. Properly log and legibly maintain records of data.
Communicate clearly and effectively with First Energy, Tenaska, power suppliers, and other Borough personnel to complete duties. Perform security checks and maintain vigilance in monitoring Electric Department assets.
Perform tasks relative to overall maintenance of Operations Center, power plants, substations, and adjacent areas as assigned including cleaning, receiving deliveries, clearing snow, and mowing grass. Operate vehicles such as trucks, loader, van, etc.
Requires working in noisy, hot, cold, and dirty conditions.
Become familiar with generation equipment to the extent of making routine starts, operations, and shutdowns of the equipment.
Assist more senior personnel in overhaul, maintenance, operation, and cleaning of power generators, engines, auxiliaries, and substation equipment.
Observe all Borough Safety Rules and Regulations; Practice and Think Safety at all times.
Subject to changing shifts based on a continuous operation. Also subject to overtime, call-in, and stand-by duty. Fill in for absent shift operators.
Perform other duties as assigned or directed.
THIS POSITION IS DESIGNATED AS A SAFETY-SENSITIVE POSITION.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES)
- Must possess a valid Pennsylvania Driver's License and have had a clean driving record for no less than three (3) years prior to hire.
- Must possess acceptable level of computer ability. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office programs especially Excel. Must be able to navigate the internet via a web browser and utilize email software. Computer aptitude will be verified to evaluate proficiency.
- Must be able to perform simple addition and subtraction. Must be capable of accurately recording and retrieving data.
- Must possess and validate ability to communicate effectively and professionally with others utilizing written and spoken word even under stressful situations.
- Up to a year experience in electrical or power plant related work preferred and will receive preference.
- Must take and successfully complete assigned training to develop knowledge base and skills to perform job responsibilities.
- Must be able to lift heavy objects and to perform other job tasks.
This position is an introductory training position in preparation for advancement to APPRENTICE ELECTRIC SYSTEM & GENERATION OPERATOR. Advancement may happen as soon as the successful completion of probation period and must be achieved prior to One Year. Promotion will be based off supervisor’s assessment of ability to fully perform all job functions independently.
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EEO STATEMENT:
It is the policy of the Borough of Chambersburg to provide fair and equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment. Applicants are recruited, selected and hired on the basis of individual merit and ability and without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual preference, age, handicap, disability, veteran status or national origin.
METHOD OF SELECTION
- AFSCME Bargaining Unit employees working in the Department will be considered first;
- If the position is not filled by an AFSCME Bargaining Unit employee of the Department, AFSCME Bargaining Unit employees of other Departments will be considered;
- If the position is not filled by an AFSCME Bargaining Unit employee, other Borough employees will be considered;
- If a Borough employee does not fill the position, outside persons (including extra part time Borough employees) will be considered in accordance with the Borough's Equal Employment Opportunity Policy. Preference will be given for Borough residents and nonusers of tobacco products;
- The AFSCME CBA provides that employees with verbal or written reprimands in the employee's file are eligible to bid on job vacancies; however, an employee with a disciplinary suspension in their personnel file is not eligible.
NOTE:
This description is the present overview of the job, is subject to change by the employer and is to be used as a temporary management guide to performance.
TO PERSONNEL OFFICER:
If interested, complete the online application. An up-to-date resume is recommended.
Posted: Wednesday June 17, 2025
