Medium Voltage Technician
About The Position
This role is primarily responsible for the installation and maintenance of overhead distribution conductors and equipment. The technician will also participate in underground construction and perform large equipment removal or setting, including pad mount transformers. Working at KE means building state-of-the-art projects and meaningful careers. KE is a leading turnkey specialty contractor specializing in Automation, Electric, Energy, and Power Services, tackling challenging, cutting-edge projects that offer opportunities to build new skills and gain valuable hands-on experience in various industries. KE tackles industrial electrical installations, advanced automation systems, and renewable energy solutions. Since its founding as a family-owned company in 1988, KE has grown while staying true to its core values. Joining KE means joining a culture that values contributions, moves quickly, takes calculated risks, and celebrates team members who step up and own their work. KE is a place where your voice matters, your growth is supported, and your impact is celebrated.
Requirements
- Must presently have a working knowledge of all phases of Distribution and Transmission Construction, Maintenance and Operating.
- Experience with bucket trucks, digger derricks, trenchers and groundwork with utility line crew required.
- Ability to work on tight deadlines under pressure.
- Competency in Microsoft applications: Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Willing to work occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Ability to travel for extended periods of time, out of town, and work unpredictable hours.
- Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather conditions.
- 5+ years of Medium Voltage experience.
- Eagerness to advance to the next level and assist in the growth of the team.
- Good critical thinking skills and the capability to troubleshoot and make logical project-minded decisions.
- Knowledge of electrical construction.
- Self-starter and team player.
- Must be available to travel extensively (up to 100%) within regional states, including overnight stays for up to weeks at a time if required.
- Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license that represents a history of safe & competent driving.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.
Nice To Haves
- Class A CDL Preferred.
Responsibilities
- Installation and maintenance of overhead distribution conductors and equipment.
- Participation in underground construction.
- Performing large equipment removal or setting, including pad mount transformers.
- Construction of 15, 25, 35 kV poles.
- MV Cable terminations including live front, load break and dead break.
- Manage project files, drawings, documents & records in our project system.
- Create/view a site layout from construction drawings.
- Additional duties as assigned.
Benefits
- 100% employer-paid health and dental coverage for employees
- HSA contributions to support your medical expenses
- Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
- 401(k) with competitive company match
- Performance-based incentives
- Paid weekly with competitive wages
- PTO
- six paid holidays
- education reimbursement
- Exclusive employee discounts through Working Advantage
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
