Operations Technician I

Job Description

Position Summary

Install, inspect, test, maintain, and repair of distribution protection and control equipment.


Working Conditions

General office with a majority of medium work in outside conditions. Use of personal computing equipment, telephone, multifunctioning printer and photocopier, and calculator. Manual dexterity, repetitive motions, ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds, ability to reach and bend, walk, stand, drive, speak, multi-tasking, analyze and reason. Ability to travel to and from job sites. May be required to work after hours to include weekends and holidays.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Installs, calibrates, adjusts, programs, repairs, trouble shoots and inspects distribution protection and control equipment


Set up and maintain necessary inspection and testing records of distribution protection and control equipment


Maintains inventory of repair parts for equipment and controls


Observe all safety rules and regulations


Indirectly supervises trainees and contractors on occasion


Participates in formal training programs for the improvement of job knowledge and technical skills when made available


Performs other duties, tasks, and special projects as assigned

Required Skills

Education : High school diploma or equivalent


License & Certification : Valid Texas Driver License


Testing : Criminal background check, Physical Exam, Non-DOT drug test and alcohol test, and MVR


Other : MS Office programs, Knowledge with the NEC and NESC

Special Notes :

1. Very important to this position are: attention to detail, dependability, cooperation, active listening, reading comprehension, writing, critical thinking, analytics, and speaking

1. Important to this position are: persistence, independence, time management, communication and active learning

Required Experience

Experience : 1 years' experience in related field


After an offer of employment has been made, the cooperative requires a physical examination which includes both drug and alcohol testing.

DEADLINE TO APPLY: MONDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2026, BY 11:59PM

Magic Valley Electric Cooperative is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to an individual's sex, race, color, religion, age, disability status, protected veteran status, national or ethnic origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation.