Journeyman Electrician

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

Are you interested in joining a company with a 115-year history of serving customers with integrity, expertise, and quality?

Nelson Electric is looking for a dependable Journeyman Electrician in our Waterloo office to work on various projects in the Waterloo-Cedar Falls area. 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 Journeyman Electrician is responsible for being a productive team member, delivering a quality product, maintaining excellent customer relations, and completion of project documentation. On larger projects the Journeyman Electrician may work under the direction of the Foreman Electrician and supervise several Helper and Apprentice Electricians. On smaller projects, the Journeyman Electrician serves as the lead electrician where responsible for the successful completion of the project and may supervise only one (or none) Helper or Apprentice Electricians.

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

• Competitive wage, depending on experience
• 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
• Manage time with respect to multiple jobs, tasks, and deadlines
• Manage material, including returns, so that jobs are completed timely and efficiently
• Commitment to all safety procedures and engage in safety training
• Able to direct, manage, and instruct Apprentice and Helper Electricians in applicable aspects of the electrical trade
• 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
• 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 10 or 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 data cabling and cable terminations
• Experience installing explosion-proof power and lighting system
• Lighting controls 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.
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