Traveling Maintenance Electrician – Rural Alaska

Alaska Village Electric Cooperative; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 39,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Competitive Salary

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Alaska Village Electric Cooperative (AVEC) is seeking a Full-Time Maintenance Technician/Electrician to power rural Alaska communities. Starting pay is $32.42/hour, with benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, HSA, FSA, salary and PTO. Expect about 80% travel to remote communities across the state.

The role emphasizes electrical maintenance, diesel generation systems, safety, and collaboration with village councils to deliver reliable energy.

Qualifications

• Strong technical proficiency in construction, electrical systems, and maintenance.
• Experience in diesel generation systems or similar technical fields.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing tasks and environments in remote locations.
• Self-motivation and a responsible work ethic for field operations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver essential electric utility services to remote communities and oversee maintenance tasks.
• Instruct Power Plant Operators on equipment use and safety practices.
• Travel to different communities (approx. 80% travel) to support operations and emergencies.
• Organize, direct, and execute construction and maintenance tasks for diesel generation and distribution systems.

Skills

Construction proficiency

Electrical systems

Maintenance practices

Diesel generation experience

Remote location adaptability

Self-motivated

Job description

Alaska Village Electric Cooperative (AVEC) is seeking a Full-Time Maintenance Technician/Electrician to power rural Alaska communities. Starting pay is $32.42/hour, with benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, HSA, FSA, salary and PTO. Expect about 80% travel to remote communities across the state.

The role emphasizes electrical maintenance, diesel generation systems, safety, and collaboration with village councils to deliver reliable energy.