Low Voltage Technician at Muth Electric, Inc. in Box Elder, SD

What will wearing Muth Blue do for YOU?

As a family-owned business since 1970, we truly do care about you. At Muth Electric, we pride ourselves in offering an inclusive culture and safe work environment with ample opportunity for continued education, safety trainings, and both personal and career path growth for our employees. We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance. We also offer quarterly safety incentives, 401k with company match, referral incentives, early finish bonuses, subsistence programs, tuition reimbursement, years of service bonuses, paid holidays, paid driving time, and paid time off. We are confident you’ll be covered in all the ways that matter most to you.

Position Summary:

Work involves installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems, apparatus, and electrical/electronic components of industrial machinery and equipment. The National Electrical Code and all other applicable standards and specifications are followed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate safe work habits, comply with company safety requirements
• Understand the Industry and the Standards involved
• Install and terminate CAT* cable
• Install and terminate fiber optic cable
• Conduct Service Calls and oversee Projects as needed/necessary
• Test both copper and fiber cables
• Read blueprints - apply specifications
• Feel comfortable with Microsoft Office computer platforms
• BICSI Certified a plus
• Self driven - able to work with limited supervision
• Moves/handles various equipment and spools of wire
• Proper care for material, tools and equipment
• Assist electricians by performing various tasks
• Operates power tools such as drills, saws, pullers, tuggers, etc
• Requires knowledge of process, procedures, and methods
• Requires the use of common courtesy in everyday contacts with employees, clients, and the general public
• Required to carry a pager or cell phone and be on-call when necessary
• Night/weekend work as required
• Work as required in varying weather climates
• The ability to travel out of town and stay overnight as required
• Teach, train, and guide electrical apprentices working under licensed Journeyworkers.

Physical Requirements:

• Able to physically lift up to and in excess of 75 pounds, unassisted, frequently throughout the day (physical work is more than 70% of the job)
• Ability to safely climb up and down ladders
• Ability to work alone once instructions have been given
• Able to complete a full day’s assignments involving one or more of the following: bending, stooping, squatting, crawling, climbing, kneeling, balancing, pushing, pulling, reaching over head, and repetitive use of arms, hands, and fingers
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment and any other safety related equipment
• Able to wear personal tool belt at all times on the jobsite
• Able to work from various heights via ladders, scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks, and other safe work platforms and areas
• Able to work in and around restricted/confined spaces such as; manholes, utility tunnels, crawl spaces, attics, clean rooms, and raised metal floors
• Able to work in extreme weather conditions and elements, indoor or outdoor, including heat, cold, rain, mud, dust, and snow depending on job location
• Specific vision abilities required
• Able to work a 40 hour work week, with overtime and off-hour shifts as required

Education/Experience:

Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school; or one or more years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience