UNITED TRADES OF AMERICA is looking for Journeyman and apprentice electricians in Starkville, Mississippi. Pay Range is based upon experience. Ideal candidates should have a high urgency for safety protocols, time management skills, and the experience needed to complete the duties and responsibilities required. Position Title: Electrician Position Location: Starkville, MS Hourly Pay: based upon experience Industry: Commercial Average number of hours per week: approximately 50 to 60 Main Responsibilities: The Electrician will be responsible for performing general electrical duties, but the main task will be running EMT conduit as well as pulling wire, installing lights, terminations, and receptacles. For immediate consideration please visit our website at an click on apply to upload your resume.
See More Details >>Origis Energy is accelerating the transition to a carbon-free future by Reimagining ZeroSM. As one of America's leading renewable energy and decarbonization solution platforms, the company continues to expand and reimagine its contribution to the world's net-zero goals. Origis Energy puts customers first to deploy a wide range of sustainable solutions for grid power generation and performance, clean hydrogen and long-term operation of solar, energy storage and clean hydrogen plants across the U.S. Founded in 2008, Origis Energy is headquartered in Miami, FL. • *Please note that all Solar Technician jobs are safety sensitive positions Position Description Origis Services, LLC is a rapidly expanding Operations and Maintenance provider in the United States. Our solar asset portfolio continues to increase at a near exponential rate, with a mixture of Owner developed and constructed sites and third-party sites contracted, or already under management. Our goal is to provide a more inclusive service capability, driving out the large expenses that are normally passed through to the owner. The position of Solar Technician is responsible to maintain, troubleshoot, test, repair, and install equipment in accordance with established standards and procedures. Key Responsibilities • Responsible for the operation and maintenance of solar power plants in accordance with established standards and procedures; always maintains safety and professionalism • Troubleshoot system problems and resolve issues in a timely manner • Provide a working knowledge of troubleshooting electrical components with help and use of digital multi-meters, meggers, amp clamps, and similar equipment. Tests installed equipment, ensuring proper working order including daily mechanical electrical inspections • Responsible for documentation including, but not limited to; work orders, service orders, time logs, and emergency information schedules • Maintains inventory control of assigned equipment to ensure adequate stock levels • Maintain high quality control on provided tools, vehicles and materials • Train, mentor and develop laborers into Apprentices • Ensure continuing education to meet safety and plant requirements • Employment may require working on weekends and holidays, including an "on call" service availability via telephone/text message Preferred Qualifications • Valid Driver's License REQUIRED • 3 years suitable employment experience; High aptitude and a strong work ethic is a must • Excellent written and oral communication skills • Ability to perform basic electrical calculations, read and interpret electrical schematics • Ability to manage priorities and workflow, working independently with minimal supervision • Ability to perform necessary physical activity, including lifting up to 80 Lbs • Ability to effectively communicate with people at all levels and from various backgrounds • Ability to pass a background check and drug screening Job Level: Solar Technician 2 - Solar Technician 4 Hourly Rate: $20 - $45/hour Location: Goldsmith, TX We currently have sites in Texas, Tennessee, New Mexico, Florida, Mississippi, Alabama, Illinois and Missouri. Indiana coming soon! Origis Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOC). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. We are committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. We embrace and encourage our employees' differences as that is what makes our employees unique. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment. More information is available here. Request for Support or Accommodations: As part of our effort to provide equal opportunity to qualified disabled veterans and individuals with disabilities, we are happy to offer support and special accommodations in order for you to successfully reach us with your interest. Please reach out to us at candidateaccommodations@origisenergy.com if you would like to request help with your application.
See More Details >>Agricultural Technician Job no: 509090 Position type: Full-Time 12-Month Department: 010200 - Research Support Location: Main Campus - Starkville, MS Categories: Support Staff Position Open Date: Apr 22 2025 Position Function: This position will conduct all the field operations involved in Plant Pathology research on cotton, corn, wheat, and soybeans. These include but are not limited to planting, weed and insect control, fertilization, fungicide spraying, harvesting, and summarization of data. We have guidance systems on our tractors and automatic weighing systems on our combines and cotton pickers which the person in this position will have to operate. Salary Grade: 10 Please see Staff Compensation Structure or Skilled Crafts and Service Maintenance Compensation Schedule for salary ranges. For salary grade UC, these positions are "Unclassified" and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department. Anticipated Appointment Date: May 2025. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Preparation of fields for planting. This involves disking and rowing up research plots. Application of fertilizers, application of burn down and pre-emergence herbicides. An adjunct to this is to obtain and treat the seed needed for our research. 2. Planting of research plots. We use cone planters to plant our soybean, corn, and cotton plots. The planter has an automatic tripping system and is equipped with a Global Positioning Unit which has to be calibrated etc. Wheat is planted with a conventional planter. 3. Weed control. This involves the timely application of herbicides to control weeds in the plots. Our plots have Round Up resistant pigweed and ryegrass. The person in this position has to be familiar with current weed control methods available. This also involves mechanical methods of weed control such as tillage, mowing etc. of alleys etc. 4. Layout of plots. Plots are measured used a tractor equipped with a GPS unit. Alleys between plots are identified with this unit and are cut with a bush hog. 5. Irrigation of plots. Plots will have to be irrigated as needed. This will involve the laying of poly pipe or the use of a lateral move irrigation system. This person will have to know how to operate the lateral move system etc. Irrigation timing is critical and water will have to be applied as needed. 6. Foliar fungicide applications. Fungicides are sprayed with a cabbage patch or hi-boy tractor using three gallon stainless steel beverage containers. The person in this position must know how to calibrate the sprayer to deliver 15 or 20 gallons per acre. The correct amount of fungicide must be determined for each plot. The fungicides must be applied at the correct growth stage of the crop with the correct nozzle tips. 7. Harvesting corn and soybeans. Corn and soybeans are harvested with a combine equipped with a weighting system. The person in this position must know how to operate the weighting system and how to download the data to a computer. 8. Picking cotton. We have a two row cotton picker equipped with a weighing system which the operator will have to know how to operate. Due to the delicate nature of this machine, this person will be the only one allowed to operate the picker. The person will not only harvest Plant Pathology plots but will also harvest cotton plots for several other scientists at the station. The data collected from the plots will have to be downloaded and summarized. Minimum Qualifications: Education: High school diploma Experience (yrs.): Six months of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified AND six months of general experience. Certifications and/or Licensures: 1. Valid driver's license. 2. Must obtain a Certified Pesticide Applicators Certificate within 90 days of employment or complete the worker/handler training, whichever is applicable. Substitution allowed: An equivalent combination of related education and related experience may be considered for this position. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 1. Ability to work in extreme weather conditions. 2. Good communications skills. 3. Knowledge of farm equipment. Working Conditions and Physical Effort 1. Work in extreme weather conditions. 2. Requires heavy physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects up to 50 pounds. Instructions for Applying: Link to apply: http://explore.msujobs.msstate.edu/ Apply through the Page Up Portal online (MSU website) Screening Date: April 29, 2025, until filled. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: Mississippi State University is an equal opportunity institution. Discrimination is prohibited in university employment, programs or activities based on race, color, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, or any other status to the extent protected by applicable law. Questions about equal opportunity programs or compliance should be directed to the Office of Civil Rights Compliance, 231 Famous Maroon Band Street, P.O. 6044, Mississippi State, MS 39762, (662) 325-5839. What do I do if I need an accommodation? In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Mississippi State University, please contact the Department of Human Resources Management at tel: (662) 325-3713 or ada@hrm.msstate.edu. If you have any questions regarding this policy, contact the Department of Human Resources Management at (662) 325-3713 or ada@hrm.msstate.edu. 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See More Details >>Entering the solar trade in Starkville, MS, often begins with specialized training and apprenticeships, combining practical experience with theoretical knowledge, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships typically last about four to five years, requiring extensive on-the-job training under experienced professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the solar industry employed 279,447 workers nationwide, with Starkville seeing a steady increase in solar employment. Starkville solar apprentices earn an average of $600 per week, with experienced professionals often exceeding $108,000 annually. Vocational schools, industry associations, and platforms like NABCEP help aspiring solar professionals find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential and significant growth opportunities.
