General Labor

ONE TEAM. ONE DREAM.

About us:
Here at Magic Valley Electric we have a true passion for providing an honest and helpful work environment where every employee can commit themselves to giving our customers exceptional workmanship, extraordinary service, and professional integrity. We keep on growing because we only hire the best, and our customers love us for it. You’ve probably seen our trucks and our ads. What you don’t know is what it’s like to be a part of a team like this. How much you feel appreciated when you don’t cut corners. How much we inspire ongoing training and education. How much you can earn when you truly are the best. People often come to us looking for a job. They stay with us because they find a fulfilling career, room to grow, and opportunities to excel.

Benefits:

• Company Paid Employee Medical Insurance
• Competitive Wages
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) with a company 5% match
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Yearly Performance Based Bonus
• Future Advancement Opportunities
• Positive Team and Skill Enhancing Atmosphere
• Paid Training
• A family. This is last on the list because it’s most important. We care about our team and expect you to bring that same caring when you join. We do a lot more than just work together. You’ll come to love our company outings and you’ll build life-long friendships.

Job Description:

The General Laborer will be responsible for various manual tasks such as digging trenches, unloading building materials, and preparing job sites. Hand tools like shovels or picks to assist operators will also be used.

Essential Functions include but are not limited to:

• Dig trenches or holes for installation of conduit or supports, hand holes, man holes and foundations.
• Install copper-clad ground rods, using a manual post driver.
• Break up concrete, using air hammer, to facilitate installation, construction or repair of equipment.
• Transport tools, materials, equipment and supplies to work site by hand truck, or heavy motorized truck.
• Raise, lower or position equipment tools and materials using hoist hand line or block and tackle.
• Maintain tools and equipment and keep parts and supplies in order.
• Perform semi-skilled and unskilled laboring duties related to the installation maintenance and repair of a wide variety of electrical systems and equipment.
• Thread conduit ends, connect couplings and fabricate and secure conduit support brackets using hand tools.
• Drill holes and pull or push wiring through openings, using hand and power tools.
• Cleaning and preparing jobsites.
• Following instruction from supervisor and implementing construction plans.
• Assisting skilled tradesman in their duties.

Competencies: 

• Mechanically inclined.
• Strong work ethic.
• Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to follow orders, especially under pressure.
• Ability to work to strict deadlines.
• A positive outlook and a willingness to learn.
• Capacity to provide and follow direction.
• Ability to work extended hours, as required.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, crawl, climb, kneel, balance, push, pull, and reach overhead.
• Lift over 50 lbs.
• Stand 90% of the day.
• Climb ladders.
• Possess good vision (normal or corrected).
• Carry material from one location to another or floor to floor.
• Lifting and work with tools above head.
• Lifting, positioning and fastening of heavy electrical equipment.
• Must be able to work from A-Frames, extension ladders, boom lift, scaffolds and aerial work platforms at various heights.
• Identify and separate wires by color.
• Dig and work in trenches.

Company Core Values

ATTITUDE: Win the Day, Customer Focus, Commitment, Community Involvement 

INTEGRITY: Have Heart, Say It Do It, Lead by Example, Stay Honest

CHARACTER: Organization, Reliable, Professional, Personable

VISION: Relentless Improvement, Innovation, Opportunity, Environment

DETERMINATION:  Elite Work Ethic, Lead the Industry, Whatever It Takes, Get It Done

SAFETY:  Starts with You, Respect the Unexpected, Extreme Accountability, Do What’s Right, Not What’s Easy.

If you want to be part of something bigger than just a job – make this career move and find exactly what you’re looking for. You will work in a place where you will be appreciated by your team and customers, and where your work has a direct effect on the success of the company. If this sounds like you, spend a little time learning about Magic Valley Electric by visiting www.electricteam.com. When you're ready, please click on the Careers tab at the top of our homepage and select the posted application to apply for this position.