Fire Alarm & Low Voltage Technician

Yellowstone Electric Co.; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four-day work week

Family health insurance

Pension and NEBF retirement benefits

Company vehicle for approved work

Travel incentives and on-call pay

Job summary

Montana Wyoming Systems, a division of Yellowstone Electric, seeks experienced technicians to install, service, and test commercial low-voltage systems across Montana and Wyoming.

Responsibilities include reading plans, performing inspections, and certifying work to code. You will mentor apprentices and collaborate with Project Managers while delivering top-quality customer service and reliability.

Qualifications

• Two+ years of experience installing, servicing, or troubleshooting low-voltage systems.
• NICET Level II certification or actively pursuing it.
• Montana Fire Alarm license or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Valid driver’s license with clean record.
• Willingness to travel overnight as projects require.
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.
• IBEW union contractor experience or interest in joining a union shop.

Responsibilities

• Install and commission fire alarm, security, and other low-voltage systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair systems to ensure safety and reliability.
• Perform inspections, testing, and certifications to meet code.
• Read plans and ensure installations comply with standards.
• Mentor apprentices and help develop their skills.
• Coordinate with Project Managers to keep projects on schedule.
• Deliver high-quality work with excellent customer service.

Skills

Problem solving

Hands-on

Team player

Education

NICET Level II certification

Tools

Access Control

Nurse Call

Low Voltage Systems

Job description

Montana Wyoming Systems | A Division of Yellowstone Electric

Build Systems That Protect People.

Are you someone who enjoys solving problems, working with your hands, and taking pride in installing systems that protect people and property?

Do you have two or more years of experience installing, servicing, or troubleshooting low-voltage systems?

Have you worked with systems such as:

• Access Control
• Nurse Call
• Low Voltage General Troubleshooting

Are you NICET Level II certified (or working toward it)?

Are you able to obtain your Montana State Fire Alarm License within 30 days of hire?

Do you have a valid driver's license with a clean driving record?

Are you comfortable traveling overnight when projects require it?

Can you pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening?

Would you enjoy working alongside skilled tradespeople as part of an IBEW union contractor?

If you answered "yes" to most of these questions, we'd love to talk with you.

What Will You Be Doing?

Can you see yourself...

• Installing and commissioning fire alarm, security, and other low-voltage systems?
• Troubleshooting and repairing systems to keep customers protected?
• Performing inspections, testing, and certifications?
• Reading plans and ensuring every installation meets code?
• Mentoring apprentices and helping them develop their skills?
• Working closely with Project Managers to keep projects on schedule?
• Taking pride in delivering high-quality work while providing excellent customer service?

If so, you'll fit right in.

Why Do Our Technicians Stay?

Would you appreciate...

• A four-day work week (Monday–Thursday)
• Competitive pay based on your experience
• Family health insurance
• Pension and NEBF retirement benefits
• Personal Care Account contributions
• Company vehicle for approved work
• Travel incentives and on-call pay
• A company that values quality workmanship and safety
• Opportunities to build your career with ongoing training and certification

About Us

Montana Wyoming Systems is a division of Yellowstone Electric specializing in the installation, service, and testing of commercial low-voltage systems throughout Montana and Wyoming. We take pride in delivering dependable life safety and security solutions while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and customer service. We're proud of the team we've built, and many of our employees have chosen to make Montana Wyoming Systems their long-term career. As an IBEW union contractor, we offer excellent wages, outstanding benefits, retirement security, and the opportunity to build a career with one of the most respected organizations in the electrical industry.

Ready to Join Our Team?

If you're tired of employers who promise a great work environment but never deliver, come talk to us.

We're looking for experienced technicians who want to build a career with a company that values quality work, treats its employees with respect, and backs that up with outstanding benefits and a strong team culture.

Yellowstone Electric Co requires a pre-employment drug & alcohol screening as well as a pre-employment driving background check.