Electrical Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift

J.B. Poindexter & Co.; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision and Life

401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

10 paid holidays

Footwear, Eyewear, and Safety Discount

Paid Training and Development

Job summary

J.B. Poindexter & Co., Inc. is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Technician for 2nd shift in Reading, PA.

You will perform skilled work in maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of electrical and electronic equipment used in our industrial operations. Responsibilities include installing and repairing equipment per NEC and company standards, reading blueprints, performing PLC-related tasks, and maintaining safety with lockout/tagout procedures while collaborating with teammates to keep

Qualifications

• Experience with electrical trade methods and materials.
• Knowledge of health, safety and environmental regulations.
• Ability to read blueprints, shop drawings, and sketches.
• PLC operation and programming experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, repair and overhaul electrical and electronic equipment per NEC.
• Install new electrical and electronic equipment following NEC and standards.
• Troubleshoot electrical and electronic systems and equipment.
• Read diagrams and update prints with changes.
• Perform medium voltage switching (600 volts) and operate generators.
• Comply with lockout/tagout and safety regulations.
• Work safely with co-workers.

Skills

Electrical theory & systems

PLC programming & troubleshooting

Reading blueprints & schematics

Preventive maintenance

Safety compliance

Tools

Electrical test equipment

Meters

Conduit installation tools

Power tools

Job description

Electrical Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift

Reading, PA, USA

Job Description

Posted Monday, September 15, 2025 at 4:00 AM

How You Will Make an Impact

The Electrical Maintenance Technician will perform skilled work in the construction, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical and electronic equipment, apparatus and fixtures used in industrial application.

The Nuts and Bolts

• Inspect, maintain, repair and overhaul electromechanical, electrical control, lighting, wiring, communications, and solid-state electrical equipment, using a variety of electrical test equipment, meters, powered and non-powered tools and equipment.
• Install new electrical and electronic equipment according to the National Electrical Code and company electrical standards.
• Troubleshoot electrical and electronic systems and equipment.
• Prepare, install and assemble conduits and wiring through them.
• Perform medium voltage switching (600 volts) and operate generators in support of operations.
• Read technician diagrams and prints. Accurately maintain, document and revise diagrams and prints with any changes.
• Comply with and practice proper equipment clearance standards.
• Perform all work in compliance with applicable codes, standards, safety and environment regulations.
• Comply with station lockout/tag out procedures as mandated by company policy.
• Work safely and cooperatively with co-workers

Required Credentials

Experience :

• Methods, equipment and materials used in the electrical trade.
• General knowledge of health, safety and environmental regulations.
• Applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Principles of electronic theory as applied to electrical and electronic circuits, wiring and electrical equipment
• Theory of operation and use of Programmable Logic Control (PLC) units and other computer based equipment.
• Proficient written and verbal communication skills.
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
• Work from blueprints, shop drawings and sketches.
• Work independently with little direction.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Install, including programming, and troubleshooting PLC based equipment.

How We Make an Impact

At Reading Truck, we have more than 65 years of industry leadership in the manufacture, distribution, and enhancement of work truck bodies. We continue to experience rapid growth through our expanding network of more than 20 locations across North America. Take the next step in your career and come get paid to play with trucks!

Some of Our Total Rewards

We offer big company perks with small company culture:

• Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision and Life
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 10 paid holidays
• Generous Footwear, Eyewear, and Safety Equipment Discount Program
• Paid Training and Development Programs

J.B. Poindexter & Co., Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.