Foreman Electrician (State of IA Class A, B, or Masters License Req)
Full Time • Ames
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Company car
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
Are you interested in joining a company with a 118-year history of serving customers with integrity, expertise, and quality?
Nelson Electric is looking for a dependable Foreman Electrician in our Ames office to work on various projects in Central Iowa. Qualified candidates will hold a State of Iowa Class A or B Journeyman, or Master Electrician license, and be proficient in commercial and light-industrial applications. Residential experience is a plus.
Nelson Electric is looking for a dependable Foreman Electrician in our Ames office to work on various projects in Central Iowa. Qualified candidates will hold a State of Iowa Class A or B Journeyman, or Master Electrician license, and be proficient in commercial and light-industrial applications. Residential experience is a plus.
The Foreman Electrician is responsible for the successful completion of large projects including the supervision of up to several crews, delivering a quality product, maintaining good customer relations, and completion of project documentation.
We are seeking candidates who have the proven ability to be on time, demonstrate a great work ethic, and are willing to learn continuously throughout their career.
Benefits
- Current wage $40.00+/hour, depending on experience
- Issued company vehicle when running work
- 401(k) program with company match
- Six Paid Holidays, plus Paid Time Off
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, and Supplemental insurance coverages available
- Tool purchase program
- Uniforms provided, plus clothing allowance and work boots reimbursement program
- Performance-based incentive program
Job Duties
- Knowledge of and adherence to the National Electrical Code, including any local amendments
- Installation of electrical systems including the layout, rough-in, and trim of lighting, power, and low voltage systems
- Independently testing, troubleshooting, diagnosis, and maintenance of malfunctioning systems, components, and equipment
- Inspection of systems and equipment to identify hazards and/or defects, and correct unsafe conditions
- Ensure delivery of a quality product
- Extensive project planning duties, including one and two-week looks ahead to manage material and workforce needs to ensure jobs progress and finish timely and efficiently
- Manage time with respect to multiple jobs, tasks, and deadlines
- Able to lead, direct, manage, and instruct Apprentice and Helper Electricians in applicable aspects of the electrical trade
- Commitment to all safety procedures and engage in safety training
- Attend job site meetings as needed/scheduled
- Coordinate with other contractors as needed
- Complete all paperwork in a timely, neat, and organized manner
- Ensure job documentation is completed, including tracking and reporting any changes made in the field
- Through direction of the crew, keeps worksite, vehicles, and tools clean and completes maintenance as needed
- Use equipment safely and return in good condition
- Ability to read and interpret job drawings and schematics
- Ability to be on an on-call rotation for emergency after hours work
Personal Qualities
- Effective written and verbal communication skills, responding to questions quickly and completely
- Ability to perform work, including paperwork, accurately and thoroughly with attention to detail
- Mechanical and technical aptitude
- Ability to be flexible and meet changing guidelines
- Ability to work both as a team and independently to provide a positive customer experience
Education/Licensing/Experience
- A high school diploma or GED
- Possess and maintain a valid Driver's License, CDL Class B license preferred
- OSHA 30 Certification
- Experience bending and installing EMT
- Experience threading Rigid pipe up to 4”
- Experience installing and troubleshooting LV Fire Alarm systems
- Experience with knob and tube wiring (demolition and replacement)
- Experience with data cabling and cable terminations
- Experience installing explosion-proof power and lighting systems
- EV charger installation experience preferred
- Cabinet print reading experience preferred
- Lighting controls experience preferred
- Generator startup experience preferred
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand, walk, climb, crawl, bend or kneel for long periods of time
- Ability to routinely lift 50 lbs overhead, and routinely lift 100 lbs to waist height
- Ability to work at elevated heights
- Ability to wear all PPE required (PPE supplied by the company)
- Ability to work in all-weather temperatures/climates
Must be able to pass a background check, and post-offer, pre-employment drug screen and physical. Nelson Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Compensación: $40.00 per hour
Somos un empleador con igualdad de oportunidades y todos los candidatos calificados recibirán consideración por el empleo sin distinción de raza, color, religión, sexo, origen nacional, estado de discapacidad, estado de veterano protegido o cualquier otra característica protegida por la ley.
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