Apprentice Electrician

Apprentice Electrician Muth Electric Inc – Mitchell, South Dakota, United States About this Position

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 provide 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.

What will you be doing?

Your typical daily duties will include installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems, apparatus, and electrical/electronic components of industrial machinery and equipment.

What types of projects will you be working on?

At Muth Electric, we provide a wide range of services on projects in several industries. Our specialty industries include:

• Commercial
• Agriculture
• Education
• Renewable Energy
• 24/7 Service

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 and comply with company safety requirements.
• Measure, cut, and bend conduit using a tape measure and hand tools.
• Pull electrical wire and cable in conduit using manual and power equipment.
• Move and handle various equipment and spools of wire.
• Install electrical raceways and wire, conduit, lighting fixtures, controls, machinery, and electrical distribution equipment under the supervision of an experienced journeyman electrician.
• Install and bend conduit using manual, mechanical and hydraulic benders.
• Take proper care of material, tools, and equipment.
• Assist electricians by performing various tasks.
• Operate power tools such as drills, saws, pullers, tuggers, etc.
• Apply knowledge of process, procedures, and methods.
• Use common courtesy in everyday contacts with employees, clients, and the general public.
• Represent Muth Electric professionally at all times.
• Be able to travel out of town and stay overnight as required.
• Be punctual and reliable on a daily basis.

Physical Requirements:

• Capable of lifting 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 independently after instructions have been given.
• Capacity to perform full day’s assignments involving bending, stooping, squatting, crawling, climbing, kneeling, balancing, pushing, pulling, reaching overhead, and repetitive use of arms, hands, and fingers.
• Requirement to wear personal protective equipment and any other safety‑related equipment.
• Wear personal tool belt at all times on the jobsite.
• Work from various heights via ladders, scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks, and other safe work platforms and areas.
• Operate in and around restricted/confined spaces such as manholes, utility tunnels, crawl spaces, attics, clean rooms, and raised metal floors.
• Endure extreme weather conditions and elements, indoor or outdoor, including heat, cold, rain, mud, dust, and snow, depending on job location.
• Have specific vision abilities required.
• Work a 40‑hour work week, with overtime and off‑hour shifts as required.

Education & Experience:

Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two‑year college or technical school; or one or more years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.