Electrician

Helix Electric; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plans

Dental Plans

Vision Plan

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Accident Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Hospital Insurance

Pet insurance

401(k) Plan with Match

Employee Discount Program through Perk

Tax Savings Accounts - FSA, HSA, DCFSA

Tuition Reimbursement

Scholarships

Job summary

Helix Electric, founded in 1985, seeks a dynamic Electrician to join a production-driven team in Cedar Rapids, IA. You will perform electrical installations and troubleshooting, reading blueprints and wiring schematics to ensure code-compliant work.

The role emphasizes safety, accurate testing, and collaboration with a team. Candidates should have or pursue Journeyman certification where applicable and be able to work 8–10 hours daily, including overtime and night shifts as needed.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read blueprints and electrical drawings.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required.
• Proven track record of delivering safe projects on schedule and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, install, maintain and test electrical equipment and wiring systems in commercial settings.
• Prepare work area for installation of equipment.
• Install electrical components and connect wiring per code and job specifications.
• Operate tools and equipment only when trained and certified.
• Read and follow drawings and plans to verify dimensions and alignments.

Skills

Blueprint Reading

Electrical Troubleshooting

Team Communication

Education

Journeyman Electrician Certification

Job description

Helix Electric was founded in 1985 and is now one of the nation's largest and most successful electrical contracting companies. Our commitment to empowering people and powering projects is realized by our exceptional team of dedicated and highly skilled experts working together and never settling for good enough. We are proud of the team-oriented and employee-empowered business approach that defines our unique character.

Helix Electric has need for a dynamic Electrician. The successful electrician will be part of a production driven team, performing electrical installations and troubleshooting.

Duties & Scope

• Responsible for assembly, installation, maintenance and testing of electrical equipment and wiring systems in commercial settings.
• Prepares work area for installation of equipment.
• Installs electrical components.
• Connects wiring and equipment as per code and job specification.
• Operates equipment only if trained and certified to operate. (Note: Powder activated tools, and JLG lifts and other operations that may require certification and training before operating).
• Sets up and operates tools such as hydraulic benders, power threaders, power pullers and cable vacuum systems.
• Be able to read blueprints and electrical drawings and install as specified.
• Verify dimensions, alignments and clearances per drawings or plans.
• Secure and lock up equipment after use.
• State Journeyman Electrician Certification is a requirement in states where required or considered highly desirable in states without this requirement
• A proven track record of delivering safe projects on schedule and within budget.
• Excellent working knowledge of the Building Codes.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Physical Demands

• Job requires working in all elements, depending on job location, time of year, heat, cold, rain, snow.
• Wear personal protective equipment (hard hat, safety glasses, and gloves always), respirator when required.
• Able to work 8-10 hours per day, 40 hours per week, overtime, and night shifts as required.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job, including crawling, standing, stooping, bending, crouching, kneeling, sitting, reaching, able to routinely lift heavy objects in excess of 50 pounds and pushing and pulling of objects is required.
• Repetitive use of arms, hands, and fingers.
• Physical work is a primary (more than 70%) of the job.

Helix Electric provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes the following:

• Medical Plans
• Dental Plans
• Vision Plan
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Hospital Insurance
• Pet insurance
• 401(k) Plan with Match
• Employee Discount Program through PerkSpot
• Tax Savings Accounts - FSA, HSA, DCFSA and CSA
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Scholarships