Medium Voltage Electrician

Muth Electric, Inc.; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401k with company match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Muth Electric, Inc. is seeking skilled electrical workers to install, test, and maintain high voltage equipment in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. As part of a comprehensive benefits package, the role involves adhering to safety protocols while performing physically demanding tasks, including those requiring lifting over 75 pounds and working in various weather conditions.

The ideal candidate will have an Associate's degree or equivalent experience, along with the ability to operate specialized equipment including bucket trucks. Commitment to safe work practices is essential, along with flexibility for night and weekend work as needed.

Qualifications

• Requires comprehensive trade knowledge of electrical principles and system operations.
• Must possess a Class A CDL Driver’s License or the ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Install, test, repair, and maintain high voltage electric equipment.
• Locate and diagnose trouble in electrical systems.
• Ensure compliance with safety requirements.

Skills

High Voltage underground termination/splicing

Overhead line maintenance/construction

Bucket Truck/Digger Derrick operations

Demonstrates safe work habits

Physical strength (lifting > 75 lbs)

Education

Associate's degree in electrical technology

Tools

Power tools (drills, saws, etc.)

Job description

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance. We also offer quarterly safety incentives, 401k with company match, referral incentives, early finish bonuses, subsistence programs, tuition reimbursement, years of service bonuses, paid holidays, paid driving time, and paid time off. We are confident you’ll be covered in all the ways that matter most to you.

Position Summary:

Work involves installing, testing, repairing, and maintaining high voltage electric power‑controlling equipment and/or distribution lines. It also involves most of the following: installing or repairing any of a variety of electrical equipment such as generators, transformers, switchboards, controllers, circuit breakers, motors, heating units, conduit systems, or other transmission equipment; working from blueprints, drawings, layouts, or other specifications; locating and diagnosing trouble in the electrical system or equipment; working standard computations relating to load requirements of wiring or electrical equipment; and using a variety of electrician’s hand tools and measuring and testing instruments. Requires comprehensive trade knowledge of electrical principles and system operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate safe work habits, comply with company safety requirements
• Experience in High Voltage underground termination/splicing
• Experience in overhead line maintenance/construction
• Proper care for material, tools and equipment
• Operates power tools such as drills, saws, pullers, tuggers, etc
• Experience with Bucket Truck/Digger Derrick operations
• Requires knowledge of process, procedures, and methods
• Requires the use of common courtesy in everyday contacts with employees, clients, and the general public
• Night/weekend work as required, with potential for extended hours as needed for emergency calls
• Work as required in varying weather climates
• The ability to travel out of town and stay overnight as required
• Class A CDL Driver’s License or the ability to obtain

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to physically lift up to and in excess of 75 pounds
• Must be able to climb ladders and steep stairs, crawling, standing, stooping, bending, crouching, kneeling, sitting, reaching, pushing and pulling objects
• Repetitive use of arms, hands and fingers
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment
• Ability to work at elevated heights on ladders and/or scaffolds
• Specific vision abilities required
• Must be able to physically work up to ten to twelve hour days, sometimes in extreme weather conditions.
• Physical work is a primary part (more than 70%) of the job

Education/Experience:

Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school; or one or more years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.