Trainee Transformer Shop Electrician

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Date: Apr 22, 2026

Location: San Antonio, TX, US, 78215

Company: CPS Energy

We are engineers, high line workers, power plant managers, accountants, electricians, project coordinators, risk analysts, customer service operators, community representatives, safety and security specialists, communicators, human resources partners, information technology technicians and much, much more. We are 3,500 people committed to enhancing the lives of the communities we serve.  Together, we are powering the growth and success of our community progress every day!

 

Deadline to Apply: May 6, 2026

Pay Grade

Wage Scale

Position Summary

As a Trainee be familiar and assist Foremen, Journeymen and Apprentices with all tools, handheld meters and test equipment used in performing job duties. Respond to instructions or request when given, inform Foremen, Journeymen or Apprentices of possible safety hazards. Be self-motivated to learn about equipment, materials and their proper uses in their support to EDS. Learn and understand clearance procedures on one-line diagrams and sketches. 
 

Tasks and Responsibilities

  • Operate Fork lift and overhead cranes to load and unload electrical equipment for transport.
  • Follow crew member hand signals, gestures and shouted instructions to complete work assignments safely.
  • Operate Deadman on all bucket trucks and perform a proper Deadman rescue.
  • Install ground rods for #2 stranded grounding wire to ground each device as a safety factor upon completion.
  • Work with and test mineral oil for PCBs.
  • Drive and Operate Bucket trucks, storeroom trucks, oil trucks and bread vans to and from job sites.
  • Operate PC software in order to document and save data pertaining to electronic devices.
  • Required to facilitate project completion.
  • Must be able to understand, follow, and apply information given in sketches, Accident Prevention Guidebook, and Time Sheets.
  • Must be able to work with and around high voltages as it pertains to the operation, maintenance, repair, removal and installation of Distribution Automation equipment.

Minimum Skills

Minimum Knowledge and Abilities

Must pass Mechanical, Reading and Math Aptitude test to be considered for an interview
A valid Texas driver’s license with a history of safe driving record in accordance with CPS Energy policies, procedures, safety standards and applicable laws and regulations.
Ability to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (Class A) within 120 days of being hired and have a safe driving record
Ability to drive various sizes of company CDL and non-CDL vehicles
Ability to work in and around energized equipment
Ability to climb in and out of trenches and work in high elevations
Ability to work in confined spaces such as man holes and vaults
Ability to read, write, and understand verbal and written instructions
Ability to read and understand equipment manuals
Ability to read design sketches, one-line diagrams, blue prints and schematics
Ability to transport needed tools, equipment and materials to/from and around work site
Ability to understand load charts for safe crane operations
Ability to understand safety and company policies and standards
Ability to distinguish colors
Clean tools, equipment, materials and specified work areas as needed
Experience working outdoors in a construction environment
Follow specific work orders as given by skilled worker or foreman
Basic mathematics and measurements skill

Preferred Qualifications

  • Have experience with Handheld/High voltage meters
  • Have experience with operating bucket truck controls
  • Have experience with the safe operations of various types of Distribution P-switches
  • Understanding of basic electricity and construction
  • Knowledge of general hand tools and PC software
  • Knowledge of Construction Procedures including blue prints, construction drawings, and sketches
     

Competencies

Serving Customers
Demonstrating Initiative
Displaying Technical Expertise
Using Math
Working Safely

Minimum Education

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent

Required Certifications

Working Environment

Field and Shop environment, work is performed in extreme temperatures indoors and outdoors, ability to work in high elevations, high noise levels, and exposure to extreme environmental conditions such as hot and cold.
Employee may be potentially be exposed to hazards: burns chemical, confined spaces, power lines and exposed to High Voltage equipment.
Employee may be exposed to dusts, mists, fumes, gases, odors and poor ventilation. Employee will be required to wear respirator (ex: dust masks, HEPA filters, SCBA).

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.
This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift or move items up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move items up to 100 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Work indoors and outdoors in extreme temperatures to the extent of the weather conditions.

CPS Energy does not discriminate against applicants or employees. CPS Energy is committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfers and compensation, to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information or any other protected status. CPS Energy will comply with all laws and regulations.


Nearest Major Market: San Antonio
Job Segment: High Voltage Electrician, Overheard Electrician, High Voltage, Testing, Power Plant Operator, Energy, Engineering, Technology

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