Apprentice Electrician

Pay Range: Minimum starting wage range $21.00-$24.00 per hour, commensurate with experience

Location: Grand Island, NE

The Midwest Petroleum Equipment team is rapidly expanding and is seeking a professional, reliable and experienced person to serve as an Apprentice Electrician. This position will work directly with MPE Master Electricians to assist with troubleshooting, repairing, and servicing electrical, electronic, hydraulic and/or mechanical petroleum equipment and products (i.e., Gilbarco, Veeder-Root, Passport, EVO) as applicable. This position may require travel during the work week.

Responsibilities:

• Learn the trade of an electrician while installing electrical wiring, fixtures, and equipment alongside in-house master electricians
• Troubleshoot, and perform repairs and preventative maintenance on gasoline dispensers and related equipment
• Install, troubleshoot Point of Sale (POS) equipment
• Monitor and is accountable for accuracy of parts inventory
• Analyze electronic and mechanical problems and provide repairs as required
• Install, program, and test new equipment
• Communicate with customers and explain technical issues in an easy-to-understand manner
• Present yourself professionally and be prompt when making service calls

Education and Qualifications:

• Be at least 21 years of age
• High school diploma or GED. Additional training and certification provided
• Apprentice Electrician License: 1 year (preferred but not required)
• Valid and clean driver’s license
• Able to pass background check and drug screening

Requirements:

• Basic electrical knowledge and electronic/mechanical abilities preferred
• Experience with petroleum equipment preferred
• Sound integrity and professional ethics
• Ability to build relationships with clients, subcontractors, vendors, and employees
• Ability to multitask, prioritize and complete projects on time

Hours:

• This is a full-time position working Monday-Friday
• This position may require travel during the work week.

Compensation Package:

• Competitive salary and annual bonus opportunity
• Sign-on bonus for qualified candidates
• Relocation expenses available
• Paid education, training, and certification
• Service vehicle provided
• Clothing and cell phone allowance
• 401K with company match
• Health, dental and vision Insurance
• Short-term disability, long-term disability and life insurance
• Paid time off and holidays

Why MPE?

Midwest Petroleum Equipment provides petroleum equipment, services and project management expertise to a wide variety of clients across Nebraska, Kansas, and Iowa. We work directly with petroleum marketers, contractors, engineers, environmental firms and retail companies to find solutions and build infrastructure based on their needs.

MPE strives to be a great place to work. We value teamwork, innovation and professional growth for all employees with an excellent workplace culture.