Electrician

Salary: $37.28 - $50.06 Hourly
Location : 229 Tyler Road N., Red Wing, MN
Job Type: Regular, Full-Time
Job Number: 26-00057
Department/Division: Public Works/Building and Grounds
Opening Date: 08/20/2026
Closing Date: 9/18/2026 4:30 PM Central


Job Summary
The City of Red Wing is currently seeking a qualified and experienced electrician to join the team! This position performs responsible skilled electrical work involved in the construction, installation, alteration, maintenance and repair of all electrical apparatus, some maintenance of traffic signals, maintenance and repair of street lighting, electronic and communications systems, instruments and equipment. The Master Electrician License will be used as the official "master of record" for the registered employer with the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry. Responsible for filing all electrical permits with the Department of Labor and Industry along with scheduling inspections with the authority having jurisdiction.
As an Electrician for our Public Works Department, you will be repairing and maintaining all electrical systems to water and wastewater industrial plants, ensuring electrical components at airport, waste campus, and all other City facilities are in proper working order and ensure all streetlights light the way for the community. Local work and Monday to Friday 8-hour day schedule promoting work/life balance. As an employer, the City of Red Wing offers all benefits of a career in the public sector. See next tab for details. Starting pay is $37.38 per hour.

Essential Job Functions
Day-to-Day:

• Upgrade, maintain, and repair electrical systems and equipment related to essential portions of the City infrastructure.
• Install street lighting in new development areas and maintain all city-owned street lighting.
• Perform the construction, maintenance, and repair of receiving and transmitting apparatus, cables, boxes and auxiliary equipment.
• Maintain and upgrade electrical systems at the Red Wing Airport including runway lighting.
• Add and maintain electrical wiring and equipment in City buildings.
• Add, maintain, and replace electrical systems in City Parks.
• Plan, layout, and design of electrical installs.
• Order of parts, materials, and tools needed for jobs.
• Write electrical permits for work as required by law.
• Conduct product research for repairs and updating of all electrical systems; provide quotes and permitting documentation.
• Assist with Mapping and asset management.
• Use a front-end loader skid loader, mini excavator, trencher, plow, forklift, dump truck, telehandler, aerial bucket truck, pot hole machine, and rigid pipe bending and threading tools along with manual tools to perform needed work.

Regularly:

• Perform other duties as assigned, including snow removal.
• Respond for on-call duty and respond to emergency call-outs as required.
• Maintain equipment under 24-hour operation.

Experience, Education, Certifications, Physical Requirements

Experience Required: Minimum of four (4) years of experience as an Electrician.
Minimum Education Requirements: Two (2) year trade certification in Electrical Construction and Maintenance or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Certification/License Requirements: Minnesota Master "A" Electrician's License. Valid Minnesota Class D driver's license or equivalent. Wisconsin Master Electrician license desired.
Physical Demands:

• The work is heavy manual work.
• Good color vision to distinguish between color wiring.
• Work at heights and/or confined spaces.
• Frequent exposure to seasonal temperature extremes.
• Work around moving equipment requires caution as well as use of safety apparel.
• Work may include intermittent lifting, pushing or pulling of over 60 pounds.
• Must be domiciled within a forty (40) minute driving distance of their Primary Work Station.
• Employee will be required to carry their City issued cell phone and respond as needed so that activities are not restricted when off duty.
• Required to work in permit and non-permit confined spaces in the role of Entrant or Attendant.
• Work entails high or dangerous work conditions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge

• Current National Electrical Codes.
• Current practices in the electrical trades, including safety practices, tools, and testing devices. Building codes, fire codes, and relevant ordinances as they pertain to electrical work.
• Tools and maintenance of equipment used for various jobs.
• Automation PLCs fiber optics and UPS systems.
• Electrical print reading.
• Safety rules and regulations to be used with hazards.
• Thorough understanding of City's functions, policies, and procedures.

Skills

• Strong written and oral communications and relational skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Follow and relay complex oral and written instructions, policies and procedures.

Abilities

• Use smartphone, iPad, laptops, and computers using software such as Outlook, Cartograph, and RS Logix.
• Available to respond to emergency calls on nights, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with a diverse group of associates.

$250 clothing allowance or employer provided uniforms and washing
Red Wing Steel Toe Boots
Some positions eligible for City provided cell phone

Health Benefits
Medical Insurance - Blue Cross Blue Shield
2- Network choices & 3- plan options.
The three plans we offer are a $1,500 single/$3,000 family Deductible Plan with VEBA, a $3,500 single/$7,000 family HDHP with HSA, a $6,350 single/$12,700 family HDHP with HSA, and a City Paid AFLAC Accident Plan.
The City will make VEBA or HSA contributions, amount depends on the network and plan selected.

Participate in the City's Biometric Screening Incentive Program & save $20.84 per month for a single plan and $31.25 per month for employees and spouses on medical premiums. If participated in the screening you will receive an 8-hour wellness day that has to be used within the year.


KAVIRA
Eligible employees enrolled in City of Red Wing's health insurance (and members of their household) will be enrolled with Kavira at no cost to them. Kavira is a direct primary care service that provides same-day virtual care with at home/work visit follow-up and access to 300 free prescription medications. Kavira treats acute and chronic conditions, provides non-emergency imaging, lab and preventative services.

Health Insurance Opt-Out Program
The City will pay $4,200 for the year to eligible individuals who have an alternative source of group health coverage that is not part of the City's group plan. The opt-out payment will be prorated for the balance of the plan year. You will receive $350 in the form of taxable income on the 1st pay period of each month.


Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) - WEX
Set aside pre-tax dollars from each paycheck for qualified health and dependent care expenses.

1. Health Care FSA - used to pay for eligible medical, dental, and vision care expenses
2. Dependent Care FSA - used to pay for eligible dependent care services, such as preschool, summer day camp, and before or after school programs

Dental Insurance - Mutual of Omaha
Single, Employee +1, and family coverage options are available.

Vision Insurance -

1. Base Plan benefit available to all employees and dependents enrolled in a health plan through The Standard at no cost to the employee. This is a reimbursement plan of up to $150 calendar year maximum.
2. Buy-up plan is the VSP Choice Network. Employee pays for plan premium if you choose a buy-up plan.

City Paid Life Insurance - Mutual of Omaha
The City provides $50,000 in basic life insurance & AD&D at no cost.
Employees have the option of purchasing additional life insurance for themselves, their spouses, and dependents.

City Paid Long-term Disability Insurance - Metlife

Paid Time Off
Vacation - A vacation bank of 40 hours, provided when hired, may be used for pre-approved time off during probation or upon completion of probation. Vacation accrual will start at the 6-month mark.
Sick - Accrue 4.62 hours bi-weekly
Holiday - 12 paid holidays


Retirement Benefits
Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA):
Membership in PERA is automatic for non-elected public employees who meet minimum salary and position eligibility requirements set by Minnesota statute. Both the employee and the City contribute to the employee's PERA benefit.
457 Deferred Compensation Plans
The City offers deferred compensation plans through the following organizations: Nationwide and Minnesota Deferred Compensation Plan (MNDCP).

Tuition Reimbursement
Regular full and part-time employees who have completed probation are eligible to apply for tuition reimbursement. The City will reimburse 100% of approved qualified education-related expenses for approved educational courses to an annual maximum of $5,250 per calendar year. All courses must be pre-approved by the Department Head and Administrative Services.

Public Student Loan Forgiveness
If you are employed by a U.S. federal, state, local, or tribal government or not-for-profit organization, you might be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on your Direct Loans after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for a qualifying employer.

Blue Cross Blue Shield Wellness Programs

• Blue Cross Advisor - lets you seamlessly connect to all your benefits, claims, rewards, and more. You'll get information based on your benefits and history along with recommendations on steps you can take to improve your health. Earn up to $240 per year by being active.
• Omada - is an online program that uses behavior science to help people lose weight, reduce their risk for chronic disease such as diabetes and heart disease, and feel better than they have in years. Welcome kit - Blood glucose meter, test strips, blood pressure monitor.
• Learn to Live - offers mental health support through customized online programs based on the proven principles of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). The programs are confidential, accessible anywhere, and based on years of research showing online CBT programs to be as effective as face-to-face therapy.

Employee Health and Wellness
M Heath Fairview: Our employee assistance program, this plan includes:

• 4 free counseling sessions, phone, and in-person options
• Legal services
• Identity theft prevention & support
• Member website with articles and webinars

Financial Wellness
Free comprehensive financial plan through intellicents - meet with a financial planner and receive a written financial plan!
Free Life Steps financial wellness app that encourages behavioral changes around money management

Worksite Benefits through AFLAC
Worksite benefits offer supplemental coverage for specific conditions/situations. These policies are offered as optional purchases and provide coverage alongside traditional health insurance plans.

• Accident Insurance
• Cancer Insurance
• Hospitalization
• Short Term Disability

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01


What is your highest level of education?

• High School /GED
• Some College
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Doctorate
• None of the above

02


If in a related field, list your degree/certificate:(Please attach a copy of your degree/certificate to your application)
03


How many years of experience do you have as an Electrician?

• None
• Less than 6 months
• 6 months, less than a year
• 1 year, less than 2
• 2 years, less than 3
• 3 years, less than 4
• 4 years, less than 5
• 5 years, less than 6
• 6 years, less than 7
• 7 years, less than 8
• 8 years, less than 9
• 9 years, less than 10
• 10 or more years

04


Do you have a valid Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

05


Do you have a valid Minnesota Master Electrician's License?Note: Please attach a copy of your license to application.

• Yes
• No

06


Do you have a valid Wisconsin Master Electrician's License? Note: Please attach a copy of your license to application.

• Yes
• No

07


Are you able to meet the 40 minute residency requirement to Public Works at 229 Tyler Road N. within 6 months of employment?

• Yes
• No

Required Question