Service Electrician in Buffalo, NY

Salary Range: $30.00 - $40.00 hourly

Service Electrician
CVM Electric, LLC | Western New York

About CVM Electric
CVM Electric is a fourth-generation, family-owned electrical contracting firm serving the Western New York region since 1919, delivering commercial, industrial, and residential electrical solutions across the full spectrum of construction and service work. We value independence and expertise in the field, and we give our service technicians the tools, vehicle, and support to represent CVM at the highest level.

The Role
The Service Electrician is a senior-level, largely independent field position responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and upgrading electrical systems across residential and commercial properties throughout WNY. You’ll be dispatched by the Service Manager and will often serve as the sole CVM representative on site, which means your technical expertise, professionalism, and ability to communicate with customers matters as much as your craft. This is not a large-crew construction role; it’s a fast-paced, customer-facing position for someone who thrives on variety, independence, and solving problems efficiently.

What You’ll Do
• Respond to dispatched residential and commercial service calls across the WNY region
• Perform on-site assessment and diagnosis of electrical faults, outages, and code deficiencies
• Complete repairs, replacements, and upgrades efficiently while maintaining quality workmanship
• Perform panel upgrades, service entrance work, circuit additions, and wiring repairs
• Install GFCI/AFCI devices, outlets, switches, fixtures, and related equipment
• Complete generator hookups, transfer switch installations, and EV charging station installs
• Explain findings and recommendations clearly to customers and obtain approval before proceeding with additional scope
• Maintain an assigned company vehicle in clean, organized, and road-ready condition
• Document work performed, materials used, and time on each job accurately

What We’re Looking For
• NYS Journeyman Electrician License required, Master Electrician License a plus
• 5+ years of hands-on electrical field experience with significant time in service or maintenance work
• Demonstrated experience performing independent service calls on residential, light commercial and industrial properties
• Expert-level troubleshooting and diagnostic skills
• Strong customer-facing communication, ability to explain technical findings clearly to non-technical customers
• Proficiency with standard hand tools, power tools, conduit benders, and diagnostic test equipment
• OSHA 10 required within 90 days of hire; OSHA 30 a plus
• Generator or EV charging station experience a plus

Why CVM
We take care of the people who keep that legacy going. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health and dental insurance, paid time off that grows with your tenure, paid holidays, 401(k), and a profit-sharing program. Field team members also earn a tool and boot allowance. This is a company where your experience is respected, your growth is supported, and long-term careers are the norm.

Compensation: $30.00 - $40.00 hourly (non-exempt)

CVM Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.