Union Operating Electrician – Heavy Civil Construction

PJ Dick-Trumbull-Lindy Paving; Monaca (Beaver County); On-site; USD 51,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical / Prescription Drug Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Pension Plan

Job summary

Trumbull Corporation seeks an experienced Union Operating Electrician to support the Montgomery Lock & Dam Project in Monaca, PA. The role focuses on installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting electrical systems for temporary power, construction equipment, and facilities.

The position is long‑term, full‑time on a major USACE project with an 8-year duration, offering union wage progression, overtime, comprehensive benefits, and a strong safety culture on a high-profile federal infrastructure

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of electrical experience, preferably in construction or industrial environments.
• Experience installing and maintaining temporary construction power systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical distribution systems and jobsite power equipment.
• Reading electrical drawings and wiring diagrams to install and repair systems.
• Commitment to safe work practices and outdoor conditions.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot electrical systems for temporary power on site.
• Repair electrical systems on equipment and jobsite facilities.
• Install generators, panels, lighting, and connections for construction activities.
• Support electrical needs for pumps, compressors, and other site systems.
• Ensure safe operation and compliance with safety policies and codes.
• Coordinate with supervision, mechanics, and operators to support field operations.

Skills

Electrical installation

Troubleshooting

Reading diagrams

Safety compliance

Outdoor work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Union electrical apprenticeship completion

Tools

Generators

Transformers

Power distribution panels

Wiring diagrams

Job description

Union Operating Electrician - Heavy Civil Construction

Trumbull-Brayman Joint Venture Montgomery Lock & Dam Project - Monaca, Pennsylvania

Trumbull Corporation is seeking an experienced Union Operating Electrician to support the Montgomery Lock & Dam Project in Monaca, Pennsylvania, a major U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) infrastructure project with an estimated 8-year duration.

This is a long‑term, full‑time position supporting a large‑scale heavy civil construction project involving structural concrete work, dam and lock rehabilitation, and complex infrastructure construction. The Operating Electrician will be responsible for installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting electrical systems that support construction equipment, temporary power systems, and project facilities.

This position offers stable, long‑term employment on a high‑profile federal infrastructure project.

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Schedule & Compensation

The typical work schedule is Monday through Friday - approximately 40 hours per week, with additional overtime available based on project needs and in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement.

This is a union position, and the successful candidate will become a member of the applicable Operating Engineers Local.

Compensation includes:

• Union wage starting at $44.96+ per hour based on experience
• Overtime pay
• Medical / Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Additional benefits provided through the collective bargaining agreement

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Key Responsibilities

The Operating Electrician is responsible for installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting electrical systems that support heavy civil construction operations while ensuring safe and reliable power distribution across the project site.

Responsibilities include:

• Installing and maintaining temporary power systems across the construction site
• Troubleshooting and repairing electrical systems on construction equipment and jobsite facilities
• Installing and maintaining generators, power distribution panels, lighting systems, and electrical connections
• Supporting electrical needs for construction equipment, pumps, compressors, and other jobsite systems
• Inspecting electrical systems to ensure safe and reliable operation
• Performing preventative maintenance and responding to electrical issues in the field
• Ensuring all work complies with company safety policies, USACE requirements, and electrical codes
• Coordinating with project supervision, mechanics, and equipment operators to support field operations
• Maintaining safe and organized work areas

The Operating Electrician is expected to work independently and as part of the project team to maintain safe, reliable electrical systems that support daily construction activities.

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Qualifications & Education

• Minimum 5 years of electrical experience, preferably in construction or industrial environments
• Experience installing and maintaining temporary construction power systems
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical distribution systems and jobsite power equipment
• Working knowledge of generators, transformers, panels, and electrical distribution systems
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and wiring diagrams
• Strong problem‑solving, communication, and organizational skills
• Commitment to maintaining safe work practices
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Completion of a Union electrical apprenticeship program or equivalent training preferred
• Recent and verifiable work history required

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Work Environment

Work is performed outdoors on an active heavy civil construction project. Duties involve working around heavy equipment, electrical systems, and construction operations in varying weather conditions.

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PJ Dick-Trumbull-The Lindy Group strives to create a diverse, safe, welcoming, and inclusive work environment in which all teams can excel.

We are an Equal Opportunity and VEVRAA Federal Contracting Employer and welcome all applications from a wide range of candidates, including covered veterans, minorities, females, and people with disabilities. Our policy is clear: We do not discriminate based on any characteristic protected by law.

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