Power Distributors and Dispatchers
SOC Code: 51-8012 Job Zone 3: Medium Preparation Needed
Coordinate, regulate, or distribute electricity or steam.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Power Distributors and Dispatchers. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Napa, CA | $133,307 | $152,506 | $171,725 | $190,923 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $133,494 | $151,632 | $169,770 | $187,907 |
| Yuba City, CA | $133,494 | $151,632 | $169,770 | $187,907 |
| North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area | $131,810 | $150,155 | $168,522 | $186,867 |
| North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area | $131,830 | $149,490 | $167,149 | $184,808 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $118,997 | $140,920 | $162,822 | $184,746 |
| Vallejo, CA | $118,019 | $139,443 | $160,846 | $182,270 |
| Stockton-Lodi, CA | $117,354 | $138,570 | $159,765 | $180,981 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $126,422 | $141,336 | $156,250 | $171,163 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $110,552 | $130,083 | $149,614 | $169,146 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Monitoring | 3.6 | |
| Active Listening | 3.6 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 3.6 | |
| Critical Thinking | 3.6 | |
| Speaking | 3.5 | |
| Operations Monitoring | 3.2 | |
| Complex Problem Solving | 3.2 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 3.2 | |
| Operation and Control | 3.1 | |
| Writing | 3.1 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| English Language | 3.9 |
| Public Safety and Security | 3.7 |
| Mathematics | 3.5 |
| Computers and Electronics | 3.5 |
| Telecommunications | 3.5 |
| Engineering and Technology | 3.5 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 3.4 |
| Mechanical | 3.3 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| Some college | 40.3% |
| Associate's degree | 24.1% |
| High school diploma | 21.6% |
| Post-secondary certificate | 8.4% |
| Bachelor's degree | 5.6% |
Typical Tasks
- Respond to emergencies, such as transformer or transmission line failures, and route current around affected areas.
- Prepare switching orders that will isolate work areas without causing power outages, referring to drawings of power systems.
- Control, monitor, or operate equipment that regulates or distributes electricity or steam, using data obtained from instruments or computers.
- Coordinate with engineers, planners, field personnel, or other utility workers to provide information such as clearances, switching orders, or distribution process changes.
- Direct personnel engaged in controlling or operating distribution equipment or machinery, such as instructing control room operators to start boilers or generators.
- Distribute or regulate the flow of power between entities, such as generating stations, substations, distribution lines, or users, keeping track of the status of circuits or connections.
- Monitor and record switchboard or control board readings to ensure that electrical or steam distribution equipment is operating properly.
- Track conditions that could affect power needs, such as changes in the weather, and adjust equipment to meet any anticipated changes.
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