Lead Electrician

ZipRecruiter; Spindale (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the electrical trade is seeking a qualified Lead Electrician. This position involves installation and coordination of electrical tasks across commercial and industrial sites in the Carolinas. Candidates must possess strong technical skills, leadership abilities, and a commitment to safety in physically demanding environments.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits package

401k with employer matching

Paid time off

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Qualifications

• 4 years of experience in electrical construction.
• Understanding of electrical distribution equipment and NEC standards.
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds and work in varied climate conditions.

Responsibilities

• Installing distribution equipment and raceways.
• Operating mechanical tugger equipment for wire pulls.
• Coordinating labor and materials with site supervisors.

Skills

Electrical distribution equipment

Wire pulling techniques

Communications

Leadership

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Wire pulling equipment

Mechanical tugger equipment

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Lead Electrician

Fountain Services, LLC is an established industry leader in the electrical trade with offices in Spindale, Charlotte, Hickory, and Asheville, in North Carolina, and in Greenville, South Carolina. We serve both service and commercial construction customers and projects spread across the western, piedmont, and metrolina regions of North Carolina, and the upstate of South Carolina. Over the course of our 75-year history, we have built our reputation as a company focused on the training, development, and personal growth of our workforce. We hire team members with a commitment and desire to continue their own career development, and who are a fit for a company culture based upon core values of honesty and integrity, mutual respect, pursuit of excellence, and personal accountability. If this describes you, we want to help you maximize your potential.

We are currently seeking a qualified and experienced Lead Electrician supporting our commercial/industrial electrical contracting operations in North and South Carolina. We offer competitive pay, and after a 90-day introductory period, a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, health, dental, vision, life, and insurance, as well as a 401k with employer matching.

Job Responsibilities

• Installing distribution equipment and raceways

• Operating and coordinating wire pulls involving mechanical tugger equipment.

• Coordinate and work with site Foremen, Superintendents, and other trades, to accurately and effectively complete tasks.

• Basic computer skills and operation of CMS. (Procore)

• Crew leadership, and effective communication

• Coordinating labor and material

Minimum Experience and Requirements

• 4 years of experience in electrical construction.

• Basic understanding of prints and drawings related to site layout and panel schedules.

• Understanding of electrical distribution equipment, installation, and assembly.

• Understanding of conductor installations per NEC.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to lift 50+ pounds, work from a ladder or scaffold, work overhead, and perform without hindrance activities that involve repetitive reaching, stretching, squatting, kneeling, crouching, and/or bending. Must also be able to work in varied climate conditions, and should possess good balance, depth perception, eye-hand coordination, and the stamina to perform physically demanding construction work. Above all, a candidate must be able to safely perform the duties and responsibilities normally and reasonably expected of a tradesperson in their position.

Additional Requirements and/or Expectations

High School diploma or GED

Valid driver’s license and a reliable means of transportation

Extensive raceway installation experience EMT, Rigid, etc.

Proficiency with wire pulling equipment

NEC proficiency