Service Electrician

Wachter's greatest asset is the people who work here. Join the Wachter family and chart your career path!  

Wachter is accepting applications for Service Electricians for service work for our clients in the Metro Kansas City area. The ideal candidates should be JOURNEYMAN LEVEL and have experience working as an electrician in an industrial and commercial environment.

We seek self-motivated and reliable technicians who can work independently and find solutions to complete the job. Long-term employment with competitive pay and exceptional benefits for qualified candidates. We value relationships and invest in our employees.

• Long-term employment with an array of benefits for the right person
• Medical, Dental, Prescription & Vision Benefits
• Life, AD&D and LTD insurance
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• MD Live, TriaHealth, Legal Shield
• Company-Matched 401(k) and IRA Retirement Savings
• Company truck issued for service calls

• Journeyman license preferred but not required.
• Must have at least 2 years of Industrial or Commercial electrical experience.

• Familiarity with electrical schematics, blueprints, and manuals.
• Familiarity with electrical equipment and hand tools.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Able to work independently.
• Work safely in accordance with OSHA, NFPA, and NEC rules and regulations.
• Communicate professionally with the customer and project management team.
• Perform tasks, scheduled assignments, and troubleshoot to ensure that the following electrical and lighting systems are properly maintained and functional: - Emergency Lighting - Exterior Lighting - Interior Lighting - 120v – 480v Electrical Systems - 120/208 - 277/480v Electrical Panels
• Respond to emergency service calls as directed, during the day, at night, and on weekends.
• Complete service repairs, replacements, upgrades, and adjustments on electrical systems and components following issued tasking, maintenance, troubleshooting, and installation instructions.
• Complete and submit electronic service orders, time sheets, and reports for each job.

• Inspect and test electrical components to diagnose problems, repair broken electrical components, and install updates for outdated electrical systems.  
• Troubleshoot electrical problems and install new wiring or other components to fix lighting, fuse boxes, and generators. 
• Conduct tests to ensure all newly installed electrical systems and component devices are operational. 
• Ensure electrical systems meet local, county, state, or federal codes; legal and/or insurance requirements.  
• Adhere to all required project safety requirements as set forth by Wachter, our customers, or OSHA. 
• Perform any other duties not specifically stated, but which your supervisor may assign.