Electrical Foreman

High Light Electric•Colton, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

High-Light Electric (HLE) is seeking an experienced Electrical Foreman to lead crews in the field and play a key role in delivering high-quality public works infrastructure projects across California. HLE is a California-based public works contractor performing civil and electrical infrastructure work across 12 counties in Central and Southern California, with active expansion into Arizona. Their projects include traffic signals, roadway lighting, ITS systems, and underground electrical infrastructure. HLE is in an active growth phase and is looking for professionals who want to build a long-term career.

Requirements

Current and active California State General Electrician Certification (DIR). Electrician Trainee (ET) cards do not qualify.
OSHA 30 (Construction), NFPA 70E, and current CPR / First Aid.
Public works infrastructure electrical experience — traffic signals, roadway lighting, ITS, conduit and conductor systems.
Field leadership experience running a crew on California public works projects.
Comfortable using a phone or tablet for daily work — Procore, digital tailgate meetings, timecard entry, digital safety forms.
Valid California Driver's License (Class C required, Class A preferred). Must be insurable under our commercial auto policy.
High school diploma or equivalent
LiUNA Local 1184 mandatory training — completion of all union-required training modules and certifications. HLE coordinates scheduling and supports completion. (Required within 6 months of hire)

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English / Spanish.
Traffic Control / Flagger Certification, Confined Space, Aerial Work Platform, Forklift, Railroad Worker Protection.
Prior experience working on civil-led project sites alongside grading, paving, and underground crews.

Responsibilities

Lead 1–2 crews on public works infrastructure projects — electrical scope from layout through completion.
Coordinate daily with civil foremen, superintendents, prime contractors, and other trades to keep the project moving.
Enforce all safety standards every shift — Cal/OSHA, MUTCD, Caltrans Code of Safe Practices, and HLE's own safety program.
Run daily tailgate meetings, manage traffic control plans, and always maintain situational awareness for the crew.
Submit complete and timely field documentation through Procore — DCRs, photos, AS-Builts, RFIs, material orders, and more — from your phone or tablet, in real time.
Manage materials, tools, equipment, and assigned company vehicles.
Read electrical plans, single-lines, and schematics fluently, flag plan errors and constructability issues to the office in real time.
Mentor crew members and Electrician Trainees — teach the trade and build the next Foreman from within your crew.
Represent HLE professionally with public agency inspectors and our clients on the jobsite.