**Field Electrician** **Job Description** The candidate will be responsible for traveling to different landfills in Illinois to perform electrical troubleshooting and maintenance. This includes servicing landfill gas flares, pumps, and controls, performing inspections, electrical service, writing daily reports, and various other duties as assigned. The amount of travel will depend on the needs at each site. Overnight stays in hotels may be required. **Responsibilities** + Travel to various landfill sites in Illinois and perform electrical troubleshooting and maintenance. + Service landfill gas flares, pumps, and controls. + Perform inspections and electrical services. + Write daily reports and complete various other duties as assigned. + Read and interpret schematics and wiring diagrams. + Safely wire and connect/disconnect electrical equipment with AC/DC voltages up to 600VAC. + Troubleshoot and repair all types of electrical controls, including three-phase motors and equipment. + Troubleshoot and repair Programmable Logic Controlled (PLC) equipment. + Perform electrical equipment installations according to National Electrical Code (NEC), including all feeder and branch circuits. + Perform some electrical control design work and equipment control modifications. + Read, comprehend, and alter electrical and mechanical drawings. + Utilize arc flash and other PPE and properly perform lock out/tag out procedures. + Occasionally perform field service of control panels and other equipment at sites across the U.S. + Maintain a clean and organized work area. + Work in a safe manner and promote a safe work environment at all times. **Essential Skills** + Experience in electrical troubleshooting and maintenance. + Proficiency with PLCs. + Experience working outside or traveling from site to site. + Knowledge of single and three-phase power applications up to 600VAC. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Hands-on experience with electrical maintenance and PLCs. + Flexibility in traveling from site to site. + Ability to work outside in various weather conditions. **Why Work Here?** The company has grown dramatically into a multi-disciplined, vertically-integrated landfill construction and service company. The resources and unbeatable expertise enable quick and effective responses to the dynamics of the marketplace. As one of the largest contractors in the nation, the company provides gas extraction, leachate collection, and operations and maintenance services for the landfill industry. **Work Environment** Candidates will be working at different landfills, which may have strong smells and are not temperature-controlled environments. When traveling, candidates will receive around $40/day in per diem for meals and lodging in 3+ star hotels, which will be paid for by the company. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract position based out of Springfield, Illinois. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $40.00 Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Springfield,IL. **Application Deadline** This position will be accepting applications until Jan 21, 2025. **About Aerotek:** We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.