Journeyman Electrician

Job Title: Journeyman Electrician Position Summary

The Clay Center Public Utilities Commission is seeking a licensed Journeyman Electrician with a strong maintenance background to support electrical systems across utility, industrial, and municipal infrastructure. This position requires hands-on expertise in electrical maintenance, electric watthour metering, utility distribution equipment, and motor control systems. Substation experience is preferred; however, training will be provided for the right candidate. Participation in an on-call rotation is required. Health Insurance premiums for employee and family paid by the CCPUC. Retirement plan through KPERS.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

- Perform installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical systems in accordance with NEC, state, and local codes

- Maintain and service electric watthour metering systems, including troubleshooting metering and communication issues

- Work with utility distribution equipment, including distribution transformer connections, services, and related apparatus

- Perform electrical maintenance on motors, motor control centers (MCCs), and associated control circuits

- Install, troubleshoot, and maintain Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)

- Read, interpret, and work from electrical schematics, one-lines, wiring diagrams, and control drawings

- Support PLC-controlled systems; perform basic diagnostics and interface with automation equipment

- Assist with substation maintenance, inspections, switching, and repairs (training provided if limited experience)

- Respond to after-hours call-outs as part of an on-call rotation

- Follow all safety procedures, including lockout/tagout, arc flash safety, and utility safety standards

- Maintain accurate records, reports, and documentation related to work performed

Required Qualifications

- Current Journeyman Electrician license issued by the state

- Proven experience as a maintenance electrician

- Working knowledge of electric watthour metering systems

- Understanding of utility distribution transformer connections and secondary systems

- Experience with motor controls, starters, and control circuits

- Familiarity with VFD installation, programming, and troubleshooting

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team

- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

- Substation experience, including switching, maintenance, and inspections

- PLC experience, including basic programming, troubleshooting, or system interfacing

- Utility, municipal, or industrial electrical experience

Physical and Work Requirements

- Ability to work in energized environments while following strict safety protocols

- Ability to lift, climb, and work in confined spaces as required

- Willingness to work outdoors in varying weather conditions

- Availability for scheduled on-call rotation, nights, weekends, and emergency response

Pay: $32.00 - $39.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

- Dental insurance

- Flexible spending account

- Health insurance

- Health savings account

- Paid time off

- Professional development assistance

- Retirement plan

- Safety equipment provided

- Vision insurance

Work Location: In person