Crew Leader / Ft. Myers

Gaylor Electric•Fort Myers, FL

About The Position

The Crew Leader leads and performs installations, alterations, additions, and repairs of electrical systems, conductors, and associated materials and equipment in residential, commercial, and industrial settings. The role manages assigned construction tasks, projects, and field personnel on site to ensure work meets established budget, schedule, and quality standards while following standard operating procedures and applicable NEC, state, and local codes. The Crew Leader coordinates field installations and project close-outs and develops and maintains customer and client relationships. The role oversees and develops an assigned team of 1–6 helpers, apprentices, and/or journeypersons. It requires technical and safety knowledge, journeyperson skills, knowledge of construction plans, and the ability to work with live or energized parts. Work may take place outdoors in varying weather and in noisy construction environments, with overtime required on short notice when needed. The position also has substantial physical requirements, including lifting up to 51 pounds, working at heights, and pulling wires and cables through conduits.

Requirements

Understand and comply with Company and job safety requirements, including OSHA requirements, and enforce those requirements with the crew.
Understand and enforce compliance with NEC, state, and local codes.
Understand and be able to perform or demonstrate all journeyperson skills.
Possess technical and safety knowledge and the ability to work with live or energized parts.
Demonstrate and enforce proper use and safe handling of tools, equipment, and materials.
Understand the project scope of work, including the responsibilities of other trades on site.
Know how to read blueprints and shop drawings and visualize completed work before installation.
Collaborate with field personnel and support staff.
Complete an accredited apprenticeship program or have six years of on-the-job electrical experience.
Hold a journeyman license where required by the state, locality, or project.
Be able to work scheduled hours and overtime, including on short notice.
Be able to work in varying weather conditions and noisy environments and use construction-site sanitary facilities.
Remain calm in heightened emotional situations and work well with others as part of a team.
Wear required personal protective equipment, such as a hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, high-visibility vest, and safety harness.
Be able to stand, bend, stoop, squat, crawl, climb, kneel, balance, push, pull, and reach overhead for extended periods.
Be able to lift loads up to 51 pounds and repetitively use arms, hands, and fingers.
Be able to climb and use ladders and scaffolding of all types for extended periods.
Have normal or corrected vision and hearing; be able to distinguish color-coded wiring.
Be able to move from designated employee parking areas to construction areas and access all building or structure levels, including by approved construction ladders or stairs under construction that are deemed safe for use.
Be able to work while constantly moving, reach and stretch to position equipment and fixtures while maintaining balance, and use both hands simultaneously for tying knots and operating power equipment.
Be physically capable of pulling wires and cables through conduits.
Have required hand tools at the work site; waist tool belts can weigh up to 30 pounds.

Nice To Haves

High school graduate or equivalent (preferred).

Responsibilities

Demonstrate acceptable Company work practices and cultivate cooperative working relationships with managers, supervisors, coworkers, customers, and clients.
Work with the supervisor on personnel alignment and task scheduling to meet weekly action plans, project deadlines, and Company quality standards.
Oversee, direct, and develop an assigned team of 1–6 helpers, apprentices, and/or journeypersons in proper work practices.
Conduct meetings and huddles with the assigned crew to meet project objectives and schedules.
Ensure crew members report to their assigned job site on time and assign field employees to tasks based on their abilities and experience.
Help employees identify, analyze, and resolve existing or anticipated obstacles; lead, motivate, coach, and develop employees through frequent, honest feedback.
Resolve project construction conflicts and personnel difficulties.
Monitor and order materials, tools, and equipment; ensure the crew maintains and stores them properly and keeps work areas clean and neat.
Obtain supervisor approval before the crew installs requested change orders.
Complete routine daily inspections of equipment and work areas to verify accurate and timely installations.
Complete and document regular safety inspections; report accidents and incidents to the supervisor promptly according to Company policy.
Maintain accurate project documentation, including time sheets, progress reports, and daily logs.
Coordinate field installations and project close-outs and maintain customer/client relationships.
Interact as needed with owners, owner representatives, architects, engineers, trade contractors, vendors, and others associated with project activities.
Perform other duties as assigned.