Journeymen Electrician - Underground Experience

About the role:

Laketown Electric Corporation is seeking Journeymen with underground experience. This person has experience running equipment such as backhoe, trencher, plow, digger derrick, auger, and vac truck. Applicants must currently have their CDL Class A license. An ideal candidate will be completely self-sufficient in duties that include scheduling locates, ordering materials, and working with other contractors. They will need to think outside the box and on their feet to ensure projects are completed quickly, safely, and efficiently. Employee will need to comply with Federal DOT drug and alcohol testing. Work may include Prevailing Wage projects.

About Us:

Laketown Electric is a large commercial and industrial electrical contractor with offices in the Twin Cities and Mankato, MN. Our projects consist of the maintenance and construction of healthcare facilities, commercial buildings, instituitional and industrial facilities.

Established in 1975, Laketown Electric is celebrating its 50th year in business. Thanks to our best backlog ever, we have consistent work well through 2026 and beyond.

What Makes LEC Unique:

100% employer paid healthcare, vision, dental, basic life insurance, and 401k match

A clear career path that incentives those that want to rise above others, take on more responsibility and get promoted

Bonuses based on merit, teamwork, and production

Consistent challenging and varied large scale commercial and industrial work with no residential or apartment projects

A family first culture where we work hard and have fun together including company outings

A company that is dedicated to continued growth and improvement which leads to more promotional opportunities

Paid training including continued education, OSHA 10 hour, codebooks, four years of apprenticeship training and more

Commitment to give back to the communities in which we live

What company provides:

Company cell phone and tablet

Vehicle and gas card

Annual tool allowance

Paid continued education

What You’ll Bring

Class A MN Journeyman Electrician License

Valid MN Driver’s License - Class A

Familiarity with email and project management software like Procore

Perform as a self-starter and a team player

Demonstrate critical thinking skills with the capability to troubleshoot and make logical project minded decisions

Education/Experience

High school diploma or equivalent

Journeyman License

Commercial/Industrial Electrical Experience

Working Conditions

Much of the time you will work on construction sites which includes varied temperatures, noise, dust, mud, debris, trenching and confined spaces. Occasionally you may visit multiple locations during the day. Most work is local, but the opportunity to travel and make additional pay are available.

Must be able to stand, sit, walk, kneel, stoop and drive.

Must be physically capable of lifting and carrying up to 75 lbs

Must be physically capable of manually digging and back-filling of holes and trenches

What You’ll do:

Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems and equipment in accordance with national codes and regulations.

Work on construction sites to build and renovate electrical systems, ensuring all installations meet quality standards.

Utilize power tools and hand tools effectively for various electrical tasks.

Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings to determine the layout of electrical systems.

Troubleshoot electrical issues using diagnostic tools such as voltmeters and logic controllers.

Collaborate with other tradespeople on-site to ensure seamless integration of electrical work with other construction activities.

Adhere to safety protocols and always maintain a clean work environment

Administrate project documentation in ProCore

Benefits Overview

100% paid individual health, dental, vision and basic life insurance

Competitive pay

401k program with match

2 weeks’ vacation to start, more with tenure

Bonuses based on merit, teamwork, and production

Hourly/Salary Range

Hourly Rate based on experience $51-63/HR

EOE Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department.

All employment decisions are made based on job-related criteria and the principle of equal opportunity. It is important to note that the company maintains an at-will relationship with its employees and this commitment to equal opportunity does not alter that relationship. LEC strives to provide a safe work environment for its employees.