Medium Voltage Technician

Knobelsdorff Enterprises; Oglesby (IL); On-site; USD 41,328 - 55,104; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off (PTO)

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Knobelsdorff Enterprises is seeking a skilled Lineman to install and maintain overhead distribution conductors and equipment, participate in underground construction, and move large equipment. The role requires MV experience, travel across regional states, and a valid driver’s license.

You will work both independently and as part of a crew, using bucket trucks and trenching equipment, while maintaining project documentation and site layouts.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Medium Voltage experience.
• Willing to travel extensively (up to 100%) within regional states, including overnight stays.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license with a history of safe & competent driving.
• Class A CDL preferred.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Construct 15, 25, 35 kV poles.
• Perform MV cable terminations: live front, load break, dead break.
• Work knowledge of Distribution and Transmission Construction, Maintenance and Operations.
• Operate bucket trucks, digger derricks, trenchers; perform groundwork with utility line crew.
• Meet tight deadlines under pressure.
• Create/view site layouts from construction drawings.
• Manage project files, drawings, documents & records in project system.
• Collaborate effectively with team or work independently.
• Be willing to work evenings, weekends, holidays.
• Travel as required and work unpredictable hours outdoors.
• Handle weather-exposed conditions.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Medium Voltage experience

Travel extensive (100%)

Team player

Problem solving

Self-starter

Tools

Bucket trucks

Digger derricks

Trenchers

MS Office

Job description

Along with building state‑of‑the‑art projects, we build meaningful careers, lasting opportunities, and teams of dedicated individuals who truly own their work. As a leading turnkey specialty contractor specializing in Automation, Electric, Energy, and Power Services, our team tackles challenging, cutting‑edge projects that provide opportunities to build new skills, confidence, and gain valuable hands‑on experience in a variety of different industries. We tackle industrial electrical installations, advanced automation systems, and renewable energy solutions.

Since our founding as a family‑owned company in 1988, we've grown while staying true to our core values. Starting your career with KE means joining a culture that values your contributions, moves quickly, takes calculated risks, and celebrates team members who step up and own their work.

If you're ready to join a team where your voice matters, your growth is supported, and your impact is celebrated, KE is the place for you.

Job Description

Purpose: Primary responsibilities consist of but are not limited to installation and maintenance of overhead distribution conductors and equipment. Lineman will be expected to participate in underground construction, as well as performing large equipment removal or setting, including but not limited to pad mount transformer

What you will do:

• Construction of 15, 25, 35 kV poles
• MV Cable terminations including live front, load break and dead break
• Must presently have a working knowledge of all phases of Distribution and Transmission Construction, Maintenance and Operating.
• Experience with bucket trucks, digger derricks, trenchers and groundwork with utility line crew required.
• Ability to work on tight deadlines under pressure.
• Competency in Microsoft applications: Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Manage project files, drawings, documents & records in our project system.
• Ability to create/view a site layout from construction drawings.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Willing to work occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to travel for extended periods of time, out of town, and work unpredictable hours.
• Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather conditions.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

What you will bring:

• The requirements listed in job descriptions are guidelines, not fixed rules. You do not have to satisfy every requirement or meet every qualification listed. If you feel you are an excellent candidate, we encourage you to apply!
• 5+ years of Medium Voltage experience.
• Eagerness to advance to the next level and assist in the growth of the team.
• Good critical thinking skills and the capability to troubleshoot and make logical project-minded decisions.
• Knowledge of electrical construction.
• Self‑starter and team player.
• Must be available to travel extensively (up to 100%) within regional states, including overnight stays for up to weeks at a time if required.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license that represents a history of safe & competent driving.
• Ability to pass a pre‑employment drug screen and criminal background check.
• Class A CDL Preferred.

Additional Information

Total Rewards Statement

As a full‑time employee at KE, you'll have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and future.

• 100% employer‑paid health and dental coverage for employees
• HSA contributions to support your medical expenses
• Company‑paid life insurance and disability coverage
• 401(k) with competitive company match
• Performance‑based incentives
• Paid weekly with competitive wages
• PTO, six paid holidays, and education reimbursement
• Exclusive employee discounts through Working Advantage

The salary range for this position is $30.00 - $40.00 per hour, which reflects a good‑faith estimate based on market data and internal equity.

We believe your work should be rewarded with more than just a paycheck. At KE, we invest in your total wellbeing.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to sit, stand, kneel, stoop, walk, and sit for long periods of time
• Must be capable of working in inclement conditions to include extreme hot and cold temperatures.
• Must be physically capable of manually digging & back‑filling holes and trenches.
• Must be physically capable of lifting and carrying up to 80 lbs.

Accessibility: If you need accommodations as part of the employment process, please contact Knobelsdorff Human Resources via email at [e-mail].

Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO)

Knobelsdorff (KE) is an EEO to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:

KE participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. For more information about E-Verify, please review the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work posters .

If you need accommodation during the hiring process, let us know and we’ll work with you.

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