Service Technician - Electric

Montana-Dakota Utilities; Plentywood (MT); On-site; USD 76,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Montana-Dakota Utilities seeks a Journeyperson to place safety as #1 priority while operating and maintaining electric distribution systems. You will respond to emergencies, work on-call rotations, overtime, and after-hours calls, with duties assigned as needed.

Minimum qualifications include high school with vocational training or lineworker certification, strong mechanical aptitude, knowledge of electrical schematics, and a CDL valid for interstate travel (21+).

Qualifications

• High school education with vocational training or lineworker certification, or equivalent.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Knowledge of electrical schematics.
• Ability to work independently and meet essential functions.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain electric distribution systems safely.
• Respond to emergencies, on-call rotations, overtime, and after-hours calls.
• Perform assigned tasks and special projects as needed.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Electrical schematics

Independent work

Education

High school with vocational training or lineworker certification

Tools

CDL license

Crane Operator 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 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.

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

• Promotes all products and services sold by the Company.
• Perform other tasks and special projects as assigned.

Journeyperson Wage: $55.93

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

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