Electrical Service Technican Crew Leader

Gaylor Electric•Elkhart, IN

About The Position

The Electrical Service Technician 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 on-site construction tasks, projects, safety, and field personnel 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 position oversees and develops an assigned crew of 1–6 Helpers, Apprentices, and/or Journeypersons. It requires technical and safety knowledge, the ability to work with live or energized parts, and the ability to understand project scope, blueprints, and shop drawings. The role also involves maintaining project documentation, coordinating materials and equipment, conducting inspections, and working in varied construction-site conditions with substantial physical demands.

Requirements

Use Gaylor Values in carrying out job responsibilities.
Understand and comply with Company and job-site OSHA safety requirements, and ensure the crew does the same.
Understand and communicate the importance of proper interpretation and enforcement of Gaylor policies and guidelines.
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 the proper use and safe handling of tools, equipment, and materials.
Understand the scope of work, including the responsibilities of other trades at the 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 as required, sometimes on short notice.
Be able to work in noisy environments and remain calm in heightened emotional situations.
Work well with others as part of a team.
Be able to wear required personal protective equipment, including 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 of up to 51 pounds.
Perform repetitive use of the arms, hands, and fingers.
Be able to climb and use ladders and scaffolding of all types for extended periods.
Have good vision and hearing, normal or corrected.
Be able to travel from designated employee parking areas to construction areas and access all building or structure levels, including by OSHA-approved site construction ladders or safe stairs under construction.
Be able to work while constantly moving and reach and stretch to position equipment and fixtures while maintaining balance.
Use both hands simultaneously for tying knots and operating power equipment.
Be able to see color to distinguish color-coded wiring.
Be physically capable of pulling wires and cables through conduits.
Have required hand tools at the work site; waist tool belts may weigh up to 30 pounds.
Be able to use construction-site sanitary facilities, including portable toilets.

Nice To Haves

High school graduation or equivalency is preferred.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate Company work practices that fellow employees can emulate.
Cultivate cooperative working relationships with managers, supervisors, fellow 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 crew meetings and huddles to meet project objectives and schedules.
Ensure the crew reports to the assigned job-site location on time.
Assign project tasks to field employees based on their abilities and experience.
Help employees identify, analyze, and resolve existing or anticipated obstacles.
Lead, motivate, coach, and develop assigned employees through frequent, honest feedback.
Resolve project-construction conflicts and personnel difficulties.
Monitor and order materials, tools, and equipment.
Ensure the crew maintains and properly stores tools, materials, and equipment and keeps the work area neat and clean.
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 associated with project activities.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Lead and perform electrical installations, alterations, additions, and repairs.
Manage on-site construction tasks, project safety, and assigned field personnel in accordance with budget, schedule, quality, operating procedures, and applicable codes.
Coordinate field installations and project close-outs and maintain customer and client relationships.