Electrical Service Technician

Gaylor Electric, Inc.; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable electrical service provider in South Bend, Indiana is looking for a Service Technician to perform installations and repairs of electrical systems. The role requires interpreting electrical drawings, troubleshooting wiring, and maintaining tools and equipment. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, less than 6 years of electrical experience, and a valid driver's license. This position ensures quality work in compliance with NEC and local codes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Less than 6 years of electrical experience is necessary.
• Valid driver's license and insurability by company insurance carrier.

Responsibilities

• Perform service installations and repairs of electrical systems.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and construction drawings.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and vehicle properly.
• Ensure safety and quality during all service tasks.

Skills

Electrical service tasks

Interpreting electrical construction drawings

Control wiring troubleshooting

Safe work habits

Knowledge of NEC codes

Education

High school graduate or GED

Tools

Electrical tools and equipment

Job description

Scope of Work: The Service Technician performs service installations, alterations, additions, and/or repairs of electrical systems, conductors, and associated materials and equipment within the residential, commercial, and industrial electrical industry. Responsible for performing electrical service tasks and projects with limited supervision, ensuring safety, efficiency, and quality. This role involves interpreting electrical construction drawings, terminating cables, installing and troubleshooting control wiring, and maintaining tools, equipment, and vehicles. The technician will work closely with supervisors and crew members to meet project objectives and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate safe work habits while performing all electrical service tasks/projects.
• Perform work at various heights and in restrictive/tight areas.
• Dig trenches using hand tools or equipment.
• Read and accurately interpret electrical construction drawings, schematics, blueprints, and ladder logic diagrams.
• Terminate cables, install, and troubleshoot control wiring.
• Accurately bend and install all types of conduit.
• Possess knowledge of wire pulls, concrete, masonry, metals, and wood construction methods.
• Perform terminations/splicing of high voltage and fiber optic cables.
• Use electrical formulas for accurate calculations.
• Plan, schedule, and organize tasks efficiently to meet deadlines.
• Coordinate activities with assigned crew to meet project objectives.
• Assign field employees to project tasks based on individual ability and experience.
• Monitor materials, tools, and equipment for accurate ordering or scheduling.
• Utilize and maintain accurate project documentation (e.g., time sheets, progress reports, daily logs).
• Keep customers/clients informed regarding the status of work progress.
• Report end-of-day progress to the service department dispatcher.
• Complete timely follow-up with pending projects.
• Maintain proper care of tools, equipment, and vehicle.
• Organize materials and tools to maintain a clean and neat work area.
• Maintain material inventory on vehicle to adequately serve customers/clients.
• Ensure proper appearance and maintenance of vehicle (inside and outside).
• Cultivate a cooperative working relationship with managers, supervisors, fellow employees, and customers/clients.
• Check with customers/clients prior to and at the end of the project.

Minimum Requirements

• License Requirement: Only in states and locales where required. Must have valid vehicle operator’s license and be deemed insurable by the Company’s insurance carrier.
• Education: High school graduate, holder of G.E.D., or equivalent studies/experience.
• Experience: Experienced position, less than 6 years of electrical experience required.
• Maintains a valid driver’s license and is deemed insurable by the company’s insurance carrier.
• Holds a Journeyperson license in states and locales where required.
• Understands and complies with all NEC, state, and local codes.