Journeyman Electrician

Job Description

DISH, an EchoStar Company, has been reimagining the future of connectivity for more than 40 years. Our business reach spans satellite television service, live-streaming and on-demand programming, smart home installation services, mobile plans and products, and now we are building America’s First Smart Network™.

Today, our brands include EchoStar, Hughes, DISH TV, Sling TV, Boost Infinite, Boost Mobile, DISH Wireless, OnTech and GenMobile.

Our Facilities team oversees the offices we call home. They ensure our teams can connect, collaborate and innovate in a space built to support their success. From securing our campuses to making sure our events go off without a hitch, Facilities is the human face of our company’s well-oiled onsite operation.

DISH is seeking a full-time, onsite Journeyman Electrician to install and maintain electrical equipment at our Cheyenne, WY facility.

Key Responsiblitites:

• Complete daily maintenance checks and work assignments
• Inspects and tests electrical equipment, lighting, signal, communication and power circuits
• Isolates defects in wiring, switches, motors and other electrical equipment
• Replaces faulty switches, sockets and other elements of electrical systems
• Mounts motors, transformers and lighting fixtures onto positions and completes circuits according to diagram specifications
• Additional duties include sweeping and mopping of equipment rooms, snow removal, operating
• Ability to operate a Man lift
• Capable of working indoors/outdoors during all seasons
• Complete daily reports using basic PC software

Preferred Qualification:

• Ability to operate a forklift

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED), and necessary training and experience required by The Journeyman Electrician Certification
• Total of 4 years experience in a Commercial or Industrial Environment, and experience in troubleshooting and testing electrical systems

Skills and Qualifications:

• Journeyman license for State of Wyoming or other reciprocating states, or is able to obtain within 6 months of hiring
• Ability to read and an interpret documents such as one-line drawings, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
• Be able to lift at least 60 pounds
• Be able to work off ladders
• Hot work experience in panels is necessary
• Ability to follow all safety protocols and wear personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Good written and oral skills
• Able to operate hand tools proficiently
• Be mechanically inclined
• Self-motivated
• Take pride in work
• Complete work as required in a craftsmen like manner in conformance with requirements of local building and NEC codes

Work Hours:  Wed - Sat 3:00 PM to 1:30 AM

We also offer versatile health perks, including flexible spending accounts, HSA, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, career opportunities, and a flexible time away plan; all benefits can be viewed here: DISH Benefits .   

The base pay range shown is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, and competencies; compensation is based on the role's location and is subject to change based on work location. Candidates need to successfully complete a pre-employment screen, which may include a drug test and DMV check.