Operations Technician I

Magic Valley Electric Cooperative; San Carlos (TX); On-site; USD 54,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Magic Valley Electric Cooperative is seeking a field technician to install, calibrate, test, maintain, and repair distribution protection and control equipment. The role involves outdoor work, travel to job sites, and adherence to safety protocols.

The ideal candidate holds a high school diploma, a valid Texas driver license, and demonstrates attention to detail, reliability, and strong analytical skills. Opportunities for training and career growth are available within the cooperative.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid Texas Driver License.
• Experience in related field preferred.
• Knowledge of NEC and NESC is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Install, calibrate, adjust, program, repair, and inspect distribution protection and control equipment.
• Set up and maintain inspection/testing records of distribution protection and control equipment.
• Maintain inventory of repair parts for equipment and controls.
• Observe all safety rules and regulations.
• Indirectly supervise trainees and contractors on occasion.
• Participate in formal training programs for the improvement of job knowledge and technical skills when made available.
• Perform other duties, tasks, and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Dependability

Cooperation

Active listening

Reading comprehension

Writing

Critical thinking

Analytics

Speaking

NEC knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Position Summary

Install, inspect, test, maintain, and repair of distribution protection and control equipment.

Working Conditions

General office with a majority of medium work in outside conditions. Use of personal computing equipment, telephone, multifunctioning printer and photocopier, and calculator. Manual dexterity, repetitive motions, ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds, ability to reach and bend, walk, stand, drive, speak, multi-tasking, analyze and reason. Ability to travel to and from job sites. May be required to work after hours to include weekends and holidays.

Essential Functions

Installs, calibrates, adjusts, programs, repairs, trouble shoots and inspects distribution protection and control equipment

Set up and maintain necessary inspection and testing records of distribution protection and control equipment

Maintains inventory of repair parts for equipment and controls

Observe all safety rules and regulations

Indirectly supervises trainees and contractors on occasion

Participates in formal training programs for the improvement of job knowledge and technical skills when made available

Performs other duties, tasks, and special projects as assigned

Required Skills

Education: High school diploma or equivalent

License & Certification: Valid Texas Driver License

Testing: Criminal background check, Physical Exam, Non-DOT drug test and alcohol test, and MVR

Other: MS Office programs, Knowledge with the NEC and NESC

Special Notes

• Very important to this position are: attention to detail, dependability, cooperation, active listening, reading comprehension, writing, critical thinking, analytics, and speaking
• Important to this position are: persistence, independence, time management, communication and active learning

Required Experience

Experience: 1 years' experience in related field

After an offer of employment has been made, the cooperative requires a physical examination which includes both drug and alcohol testing.

DEADLINE TO APPLY

MONDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2026, BY 11:59PM

Magic Valley Electric Cooperative is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to an individual’s sex, race, color, religion, age, disability status, protected veteran status, national or ethnic origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation.