To be an integral part of our retail sales team by demonstrating excellent customer service skills in our retail store. Our ideal candidate takes pleasure in solving problems, is able to work under pressure, sell to customers and enjoys being part of a team. Teamwork at Sutherlands means participating in team decisions, maintaining good working relationships and supporting coworkers and our business goals. Primary Tasks and Responsibilities: • Greeting customers • Assisting customers with home improvement questions and guiding customers towards the right product(s)s primarily in the electrical department, but in other departments around the store as needed. • Maintaining excellent store presentation • Be crossed trained to fill in at other departments. • Assist with refunds and exchanges Qualifications: Qualified candidates will have a high school education/GED and 1+ years of retail sales experience or the equivalent combination of education, experience and/or training. Specific product knowledge and sales experience is preferred, but not necessary. A varied schedule will include day, evening and weekend shifts. • Excellent customer service skills • Knowledgeable with home improvement products • Knowledgeable with Electrical Fundamentals • Friendly and outgoing personality • Motivated, hardworking and honest • Detail oriented • Prior Electrical trade or sales experience preferred. Salary: We offer competitive pay, based on your level of experience. Additional Information: The responsibilities and qualifications displayed here are subject to change. This is not an official job description. Sutherlands® strives to be a drug-free work environment. All employees are subject to initial and random drug screening. About Us: We are a privately held company with a very successful history. We are an equal opportunity employer and offer the opportunity for a challenging and rewarding career. Posted: 08-29-2024
See More Details >>About the position As a Substation Technician Apprentice at Sunflower Electric Power Corporation in Great Bend, Kansas, you will play a crucial role in maintaining and constructing high voltage electrical substations, which are essential for keeping the lights on for Kansans. This position offers a unique opportunity to work on transformers and various mechanical and electrical components of transmission substations. You will be involved in a variety of tasks including the construction, inspection, testing, maintenance, and repair of electric transmission and distribution substation equipment. This includes working with power transformers, circuit breakers, switchgear, and various electrical and electronic systems, primarily focusing on circuits between 48 and 600 volts. In this role, you will gain valuable knowledge and hands-on experience through a utility apprenticeship program, which is designed to further your career in the electrical utility field. You will work alongside a talented and safety-conscious team dedicated to your professional growth. The position involves daily travel across Sunflower's service territory, providing you with the chance to collaborate with contractors and various departments within the company. You will also develop skills in reading and interpreting construction and manufacturers' drawings, specifications, schematic diagrams, and substation drawings. Additionally, you will contribute to the company's mission of achieving the lowest cost, most reliable, and environmentally sound transmission and substation infrastructure. The apprenticeship program is structured to provide you with the necessary training and experience to excel in this field, ensuring that you are well-prepared for a successful career as a Substation Technician. Responsibilities • Assist with the construction, inspection, testing, maintenance, and repair of electric transmission and distribution substation equipment. , • Work on power transformers, circuit breakers, switchgear, and various electrical and electronic systems. , • Travel across Sunflower's service territory to perform duties related to substation maintenance and construction. , • Gain experience in reading and understanding construction and manufacturers' drawings, specifications, and schematic diagrams. , • Provide support to achieve reliable and environmentally sound transmission and substation infrastructure. Requirements • Two year post high school technical certification in industrial electrical, instrument and control, or electronics; or equivalent combination of education and experience. , • One year control circuit wiring and installation experience preferred for the apprentice level. , • For the journey level, two year post high school technical certification in industrial electrical, instrument and control, or electronics and four years electric utility substation experience with increasingly responsible duties related to the installation and maintenance of substation equipment; or equivalent combination of education and experience. , • Completion of a recognized substation apprenticeship program is preferred. Nice-to-haves • Experience with control circuit wiring and installation. , • Familiarity with reading and interpreting schematic diagrams and substation drawings. Benefits • Low health insurance premiums , • Company-funded pension , • Robust benefits package
See More Details >>p class="MsoNormal"Sunflower Electric Power Corporation's strongGreat Bend, KS /strongandstrong Garden City, KS /strongsubstation crews are now accepting applications for 2025 summer interns! This hands-on internship opportunity allows you to travel Sunflower's service area to inspect, install, test, and maintain electric transmission and distribution substation equipment including power transformers, circuit breakers, switchgear, and other electronic systems. You will experience various aspects of construction and/or replacement of high voltage equipment. 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The required tests have been developed by the Edison Electric Institute (EEI), a trade association of investor-owned electric utility companies. We strongly encourage candidates to review all the information, including the sample test brochures, and to use the available practice tests before taking the actual tests, available here:/pp class="MsoNormal"a href="https://eeitests.org/onlineproducts/signin?token=087768b607ed4f2a86d5243391a4ed50" target="_blank"EEI Practice Tests/a/pp class="MsoNormal"Practice tests provide sample questions and detailed discussions of the correct answers. It's important to take the practice test as you would the actual one, with similar intensity and concentration. You must have Adobe Acrobat Reader on your computer./pp class="MsoNormal"iNote: EEI does not allow access to the actual tests. Testing sessions are held at various locations./i/ppspan style="font-family: Aptos , sans-serif;font-size: 11.0pt;"ispan style="line-height: 107.0%;"strongSunflower Electric Power Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets./strong/span/i/span/p p class="MsoNormal"Sunflower Electric Power Corporation's strongGreat Bend, KS /strongandstrong Garden City, KS /strongsubstation crews are now accepting applications for 2025 summer interns! This hands-on internship opportunity allows you to travel Sunflower's service area to inspect, install, test, and maintain electric transmission and distribution substation equipment including power transformers, circuit breakers, switchgear, and other electronic systems. You will experience various aspects of construction and/or replacement of high voltage equipment. Beyond normally scheduled work, you also get to participate in higher intensity call-out situations!/pp class="MsoNormal"strongOpportunities:/strong/pul style="margin-top: 0.0in;" type="disc"li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1;tab-stops: list 0.5in;"Gain hands-on work experience in an electric utility to further your career./lili class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1;tab-stops: list 0.5in;"Work side-by-side with an experienced and safety conscious crew that will help mentor and coach you./lili class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1;tab-stops: list 0.5in;"Gain experience in reading and understanding construction and manufacturers’ drawings, schematic diagrams, and substation drawings. span /span/lili class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1;tab-stops: list 0.5in;"Travel the countryside and work outdoors, within our service territory./lili class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1;tab-stops: list 0.5in;"Provide support to achieve the lowest cost, most reliable, and environmentally sound transmission/substation infrastructure./li/ulp class="MsoNormal"strongQualifications:/strong/pul style="margin-top: 0.0in;" type="disc"li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2;tab-stops: list 0.5in;"Currently enrolled in a post high school technical certification program in industrial electric, instrument and controls, or electronics/lilipSuccessful completion of the Construction and Skilled Trades Selection System (CAST) Test./ppRefer to the a href="https://sunflowerelectric.sharepoint.com/sites/Taleo/_layouts/15/guestaccess.aspx?share=ETtxC_xvMwRPhjtztnQWLE4BDUx1oUORsZ72Nyb0TkMlcge=iQbatt" target="_blank"strongResponsibility Outline/strong/aa href="https://sunflowerelectric.sharepoint.com/sites/Taleo/_layouts/15/guestaccess.aspx?share=ETtxC_xvMwRPhjtztnQWLE4BDUx1oUORsZ72Nyb0TkMlcge=iQbatt" /afor a complete list of qualifications./p/li/ulp class="MsoNormal"strongEEI Testing:/strongbr /br /We administer selection tests for a variety of positions. 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See More Details >>Becoming an electrician in Great Bend, KS, typically begins with an apprenticeship, combining hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four to five years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 762,600 electricians nationwide, with a projected 6% job growth from 2022 to 2032. In Great Bend, KS, apprentices earn an average of $406.50 per week, with experienced professionals often exceeding $459.50 per week. Trade schools, local unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring electricians find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential.
