Electrical Helper I

CEI Services; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Flexible spending account (Healthcare/

Flexible spending account (Healthcare/

Job summary

MasTec Industrial, part of the CEI segment, seeks an Electrical Helper IV to install electrical systems per project specs under supervision. Travel up to 90% to project sites; typical 50 hours/week with opportunities for growth and training.

Qualified candidates will have 3–4 years of experience, NCCER certification preferred, and the ability to work safely in demanding environments while coordinating with journeymen and foremen.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• NCCER Certification/License (preferred).
• Minimum 3 years of experience in electrical helper IV role.

Responsibilities

• Install Raceway Systems to meet project production standards.
• Measure, cut, bend, thread, assemble and install electrical conduit; weld supports; install cable and duct banks.
• Pull wire through conduit and connect wiring to lighting fixtures and power equipment.
• Install small electrical equipment and supports; attend safety meetings and complete safety paperwork daily.
• Demonstrate safety as a top priority; read and interpret safety rules and manuals.
• Follow project specifications and safety/quality standards; identify ways to improve safety, quality, and productivity.

Skills

Safety procedures and toolbox talks

Reading and interpreting documents

NEC knowledge

Ability to work at heights

Teamwork and communication

Education

NCCER Certification/License (preferred)

Job description

Overview

Company Overview

MasTec Industrial and Phoenix Industrial have built and maintained vital industrial infrastructure across North America since 1947. We serve clients across energy transition, industrial processing, sustainable solutions, mining, and power generation, delivering everything from construction services to full EPC execution. Our teams combine hands‑on construction expertise with engineering, project management, fabrication, startup, and commissioning capabilities to deliver complex industrial projects.

Our work matters because the facilities we help power communities, support industry, and keep the economy moving. We take pride in tackling complex challenges, delivering quality work, and leaving every project stronger than we found it. We are committed to safety, quality, and delivering results, while creating opportunities for our people to grow their careers, develop new skills, and leave a lasting mark on the projects they help build. Hardworking professionals drive our success and value teamwork, accountability, craftsmanship, and getting the job done right.

The MasTec Industrial operating group is part of the MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure (CE&I) business segment. The CE&I segment generates over $4.5 billion in annual revenue, providing construction services across our renewables, industrial, infrastructure, and general building operating groups. Sustainability and safety are foundational to our culture and influence everything we do.

MasTec, a minority‑owned Fortune 500 company, has shaped the construction industry for more than 90 years. With over 35,000 employees and 400 offices nationwide, we provide flexibility and growth in dynamic environments. Join one of the largest construction firms in the country (Engineering News-Record #1 in Power, #16 Top 50 Domestic Heavy Contractors, #13 Transportation Contractor).

Company Bio

Recruitment Video: https://youtu.be/quH8QE2gqSQ

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for installation of electrical systems to project specifications under the direction of Electrical Journeyman and Foreman.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Installations of Raceway Systems to meet project production standards
• Measures, cuts, bends, threads, assembles, and installs electrical conduit; weld supports; install cable and duct banks
• May be required to pull wire through conduit; connect wiring to lighting fixtures and power equipment
• Installation of small electrical equipment and supports
• Attend safety meetings and complete safety paperwork on a daily basis
• Demonstrate safety as a top priority
• Basic Knowledge of the National Electric Code (NEC)
• Understanding of basic electrical systems (low and high voltage)
• Learn project specifications and install electrical system to those standards
• Look for ways to improve safety, quality, and productivity
• Install systems in a neat and workman like manner

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• 3-4 years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience
• NCCER Certification/License (preferred)
• Minimum 3 years of experience in electrical helper IV role

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Be knowledgeable of MIC Health and Safety programs and project specific regulations.
• When on-site, actively participate in daily toolbox meetings with crews and subcontractors.
• Set a personal example of safe behavior.
• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
• Add and subtract two-digit numbers, multiply and divide with 10's and 100's and ability to perform these operations using units weight measurement and volume
• Common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form
• Ability to work within precise standards of accuracy and follow set procedures and standards
• Other may duties may be assigned

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Work up to a 12-hour shift doing hard physical work in varying temperatures and outside conditions.
• May need to maintain physical strength and stamina; Use arms, hands, and legs fully; Push, pull, and frequently lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds; and stoop, kneel, balance, crouch, crawl, and climb to perform job tasks.
• Stamina to perform this task repetitively and continuously for several hour intervals.
• Uncontrolled environmental conditions: Constant change in weather and site conditions.
• This work environment may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors and/or loud noises.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to- safety toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, hardhat, vest, etc.).
• Move in and around confined, cluttered, and uneven areas.
• May need to work at heights and must be able to abide by all safety and fall-protection requirements; must be able to wear and utilize all safety equipment required for work at heights.
• Evaluate information based on measurable standards; and see details in objects or drawings and recognize slight differences in shapes and shadings.
• Visualize objects in three dimensions from drawings.
• Keep good balance and work at heights.
• See well (either naturally or with correction).
• Hear well (either naturally or with correction.)
• Coordinate the use of eyes, hands, and feet.

HOURS:

This position is a Full-Time position scheduled to work typically 50 hours per week. Schedule is subject to projects requirements.

TRAVEL:

Travel required up to 90%. Position requires presence directly on the Project Site location with intermittent travel to residence of record.

What's in it for You

Financial Wellbeing

• Compensation $23.00 / hour, commensurate with experience / $2.00 Shift Differential

• Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase

• 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

• Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)

Health & Wellness

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children

• Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance, Weight Management Drug Discount

• Discounted National Gym Membership Network

• Employee Assistance Program

Planning for the Unexpected

• Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment

• Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage

• Emergency Travel Assistance Program

• Group legal plan

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need accommodation as part of the employment process, contact [e-mail]. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual requests regarding application status. Please log into your candidate profile for up-to-date information.

MasTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.

Service Line

MPC-MasTec Industrial