Commercial & Industrial Electrician

Wachter, Inc.

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Saint Joseph, MO on site Until 8/22/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted March 27, 2025 Last posted March 27, 2025
Job description
We don’t just hire technicians; we invest in people. If you’re a self-motivated electrician who takes pride in solving complex problems and building customer trust, we want you on our team for the long haul. We offer competitive pay, exceptional benefits, and a culture that values your independence. 
 
You’ll be the go-to expert for our industrial and commercial clients in the St. Joseph area. From troubleshooting outdated systems to installing new wiring and generators, you’ll ensure every job is up to code and exceeds safety standards. 

Benefits Package: Company Paid!

  • Medical, Dental, Prescription & Vision Benefits 
  • Life, AD&D, and LTD insurance 
  • Paid Vacation and Holidays 
  • Company-Matched 401(k) and IRA Retirement Savings 
  • Per-Diem paid when overnight travel is required 
  • Drive time and mileage paid for use of a personal vehicle when travel is required. 
  • Company vehicles provided upon hire for electricians able to respond to service calls without assistance.  

Schedule:

  • Standard: Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM.
  • Flexibility: On-call rotation (1 week every 8 weeks); occasional evenings and weekends as needed

What You Bring:

  • Experience: Proven track record in Commercial or Industrial electrical work.
  • Technical Skill: Outstanding troubleshooting and the ability to read systems like a pro.
  • Certifications: Lift certified (Boom/Scissor) and comfortable working at heights.
  • Communication: Professional verbal and written skills to maintain strong client relationships.
  • Reliability: Valid driver’s license (clean record), basic tools/PPE, and the ability to pass a drug/background check.

Your Responsibilities:

  • Diagnose, repair, and install electrical components and updates.
  • Test new systems to ensure 100% operational success.
  • Ensure all work meets local, state, and federal codes.
  • Maintain a "safety-first" mindset (OSHA and Wachter standards).
About:
 
Wachter is a family-owned company since 1930 and we see each employee as a critical piece of the Wachter Family. With over 900 licenses across the country, Wachter serves commercial and industrial clients with the right technologies needed to keep them successful.
 
We design, install, and maintain the technologies that keep businesses operating efficiently. Our team of dedicated electricians, engineers, and technicians provides electrical, data, security, communications, and automation services to clients in numerous industries.
 
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We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Compensation (from employer):
20–38 USD per year

About this role

Summary

Diagnose, repair, install electrical components, ensure safety, meet codes, maintain customer relationships

Job title

Commercial & Industrial Electrician

Experience level

proven track record in electrical work

Industry

electrical services

Location requirements

Saint Joseph, MO; on-site required; some travel and on-call work

Salary

20–38 USD per year

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

electrical troubleshootingreading electrical systemspass drug/background checkvalid driver’s license

Preferred skills

lifting certifiedworking at heightscustomer communication

Specializations

commercialindustrialelectrical
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

St Joseph, MO, USA

On-site City