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.

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.