Electrical Service Technican Crew Leader

Gaylor Electric•Elkhart, IN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Electrical Service Technician Crew Leader leads and performs installations, alterations, additions, and repairs of electrical systems, conductors, and related materials and equipment in residential, commercial, and industrial settings. The role manages assigned construction work and field personnel on site, with responsibility for safety and for completing projects within established budget, schedule, and quality standards while following standard operating procedures and applicable NEC, state, and local codes. The position coordinates field installations and project close-outs and helps develop and maintain customer and client relationships. The crew leader oversees and develops a team of 1–6 Helpers, Apprentices, and/or Journeypersons. The position requires technical and safety knowledge, the ability to work with live or energized parts, and the ability to demonstrate Journeyperson skills. The role also requires understanding project scope, other trades’ responsibilities, blueprints, and shop drawings, along with effective collaboration with field personnel and support staff. Work may take place in varying weather and noisy construction environments. The role may require overtime on short notice, use of construction-site sanitary facilities, and carrying required hand tools. The position involves substantial physical activity, including working at heights and on ladders or scaffolding, moving continuously, and pulling wires and cables through conduits.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited apprenticeship program or six years of on-the-job electrical experience.
Journeyman license where required by the state, locality, or project.
High school graduation or equivalency is preferred.
Ability to understand and comply with Company and job-site safety requirements, including OSHA requirements, and enforce them with the crew.
Ability to understand and enforce compliance with NEC, state, and local codes.
Ability to perform or demonstrate Journeyperson skills.
Technical and safety knowledge, including the ability to work with live or energized parts.
Knowledge of blueprints and shop drawings and ability to visualize completed work before installation.
Ability to understand project scope, including the responsibilities of other trades at the site.
Ability to collaborate with field personnel and support staff.
Ability to work scheduled hours and overtime on short notice, as required.
Ability to work in all weather elements, noisy environments, and construction-site conditions, and to remain calm in heightened emotional situations.
Ability to work well with others as a team member.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, such as a hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, high-visibility vest, and safety harness.
Ability to stand, bend, stoop, squat, crawl, climb, kneel, balance, push, pull, and reach overhead for extended periods.
Ability to lift loads up to 51 pounds.
Ability to repetitively use arms, hands, and fingers.
Ability to climb and use ladders and scaffolding of all types for extended periods.
Normal or corrected vision and hearing; ability to distinguish color-coded wiring.
Ability to travel from designated employee parking areas to construction areas and access all building or structure levels, including by safe, approved site ladders or stairs under construction.
Ability to work while constantly moving and reach and stretch to position equipment and fixtures while maintaining balance.
Ability to use both hands simultaneously for tying knots and operating power equipment.
Physical capability to pull wires and cables through conduits.
Must have required hand tools at work sites; waist tool belts may weigh up to 30 pounds.

Nice To Haves

High school graduate or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate Company work practices that can be emulated by fellow employees.
Cultivate cooperative working relationships with managers, supervisors, employees, and customers or 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 crew huddles to meet project objectives and schedules.
Ensure the crew reports to assigned job-site locations on time.
Assign field employees to project 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 construction-related conflicts and personnel difficulties.
Monitor and order materials, tools, and equipment.
Ensure the crew maintains and properly stores tools, materials, and equipment and keeps work areas clean and orderly.
Obtain supervisor approval before the crew installs requested change orders.
Conduct routine daily inspections of equipment and work areas to verify accurate and timely installations.
Complete and document regular safety inspections.
Report accidents or incidents to the supervisor promptly in accordance with Company policy.
Use and maintain accurate project documentation, including time sheets, progress reports, and daily logs.
Interact as needed with owners, owner representatives, architects, engineers, trade contractors, vendors, and others involved in project activities.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Follow Company and job-site safety requirements and enforce them with the crew.
Enforce compliance with NEC, state, and local codes.
Demonstrate and enforce proper and safe use and handling of tools, equipment, and materials.
Coordinate field installations and project close-outs and maintain customer and client relationships.