Service Technician - Combination

Montana-Dakota Utilities; Miles City (MT); On-site; USD 69,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Montana-Dakota Utilities seeks a Journeyperson Service Technician to safely operate and maintain electric and gas distribution systems. The role requires on-call rotations, overtime, and responsive handling of emergencies and customer concerns.

Minimum qualifications include lineworker certification or equivalent, CDL (21+), crane certification, and strong mechanical/diagnostic skills. On-site work with after-hours duties and compliance with safety policies are essential.

Qualifications

• High school education with vocational training or lineworker certification, or equivalent work experience acceptable to the Company.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills; knowledge of electrical schematics; ability to work independently.
• Valid CDL for interstate travel (must be 21) and Crane Operators Certification as required.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain customer gas utility facilities (service lines, risers, meters).
• Operate and maintain electric and gas distribution systems; respond to emergencies and on-call duties.
• Promote Company products and services; perform special tasks and projects as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Electrical schematics

Independent work

Lineworker experience

Diagnostic processes

Communication

Education

High school with vocational training or lineworker certification

Job description

Responsible for placing safety as #1 priority in day-to-day work routine for self and others. Safely performs all duties required to operate and maintain electric and gas distribution systems. Responds to emergencies, scheduled and unscheduled overtime, after hour calls, and customer complaints. Subject to on-call rotation and extended service hours. Nothing in this job summary restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school education with vocational training or lineworker certification, or equivalent work experience acceptable to the Company.
• Requires a strong mechanical aptitude, troubleshooting skills, knowledge of electrical schematics, and the ability to work independently.
• Possess or acquire a valid commercial motor vehicle driver's license appropriate for the position. (NOTE: Must be 21 to acquire a CDL valid for interstate travel.)
• Possess or acquire a valid Crane Operators Certification as required for this position.
• Must be able to perform all the essential functions required of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Must take all measures necessary to protect networks, devices, programs and data from cyber-attack, damage or unauthorized access.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States, no sponsorships considered.
• Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.
• Must successfully complete the applicable Apprenticeship Training Program.
• On-call rotations, extended hours, and weekends may be required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Qualified Service Technician with lineworker experience and knowledge of electronic diagnostic processes at a level normally acquired through completion of post-secondary vocational training.
• Highly motivated self-starter with excellent written/oral communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• The successful candidate must have a strong commitment to exceed the needs of the customer and grow the Company's regulated businesses.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Installation and maintenance of customer related gas utility facilities (service lines, risers, meters, lights, etc.)
• Promotes all products and services sold by the Company.
• Perform other tasks and special projects as assigned.

Journeyperson Wage: $59.08

Application Deadline: August 31, 2026, at 11:59 P.M. MST

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