Industrial Electrician - Apprentice Level 4 to Journeyman
About The Position
Licensed Journeyman / Level 4 Electricians are needed for a long-term project in Iowa, expected to run for approximately one year. Candidates must possess an active license issued by the State of Iowa or a state that Iowa recognizes reciprocally (currently Alabama, Arkansas, California, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, Nevada, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Utah). This role is ideal for electricians with future Foreman potential who are ready to take ownership, lead a crew, and develop into a leadership position. Proven industrial experience is strongly preferred, specifically in troubleshooting, large conduit and wire pulls, motor controls, 480V systems, transformers, and working within industrial environments. While residential and commercial experience is a foundation, it does not fully meet the demands of this industrial position.
Requirements
- Active Journeyman or Master Electrician license, OR Level 4 Apprentice with a minimum of 3 years of industrial electrical experience
- Demonstrated hands-on industrial electrical experience (verifiable, not just listed as a skill)
- Ability to troubleshoot from start to finish without relying on schematics or complete customer information
- Proficient with 120V, 480V, and low voltage systems
- Working knowledge of motor controls, transformers, lighting, and switchboards
- Experience with feeder sizing requirements
- Ability to measure, thread, bend, and run EMT and rigid conduit up to 4"
- Strong working knowledge of NEC code
- Ability to interpret blueprints, plans, drawings, and rough sketches
- Comfortable working with minimal supervision
- Capable of training less experienced electricians
- Leadership qualities and interest in growing into a Foreman role
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Outlook, and ERP systems
- Willing and able to travel to job sites
- Ability to lift 50 lbs.
- Valid driver's license
Nice To Haves
- Industrial experience is strongly preferred
- Future Foreman potential
Responsibilities
- Directing and managing electrical work on industrial job sites, with the opportunity to step into a Foreman role
- Leading and supervising crews on assigned job sites
- Training and mentoring newer team members and apprentices
- Inspecting installations to ensure quality and code compliance
- Upholding and enforcing job site safety standards (PPE, OSHA, NEC)
- Troubleshooting electrical issues from start to finish, often without complete schematics or full operator information
- Reading and interpreting blueprints, rough sketches, plans, and specifications
- Wiring 120V, 480V, and low voltage systems
- Working with lighting, transformers, motor controls, and switchboards
- Measuring, threading, bending, and running EMT and rigid conduit (½" – 4")
- Sizing feeders and managing tooling requirements per job
- Communicating clearly with customers, the service manager, and the team
- Organizing and planning projects of varying scale
- Attending job site meetings and contributing to project coordination
- Conducting employee evaluations
Benefits
- Competitive Pay based on experience and licensure level
- Health, dental, vision, life insurance, STD/LTD, HSA
- Mileage and Drive Time Paid
- Per Diem and Lodging Paid
- Paid Time Off
- 401(k) with matching
- Safety Equipment & Uniforms Provided
- Real Growth Paths (Foreman → Project Manager → Branch Manager)
- In-House Apprenticeship Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
