Benefits: • 401(k) • 401(k) matching • Bonus based on performance • Company car • Company parties • Competitive salary • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Paid time off • Training & development • Vision insurance Are you interested in joining a company with a 115-year history of serving customers with integrity, expertise, and quality? Nelson Electric is looking for a dependable Journeyman Electrician II in our Ames office to work on various projects in Central Iowa. Qualified candidates will hold a State of Iowa Class A or B Journeyman, or Master Electrician license, and be proficient in commercial and light-industrial applications. Residential experience is a plus. The Journeyman Electrician II is responsible for being a productive team member, delivering a quality product, maintaining excellent customer relations, and completion of project documentation. On larger projects the Journeyman Electrician II may work under the direction of the Foreman Electrician and supervise several helper and apprentice electricians. On smaller projects, the Journeyman Electrician serves as the lead electrician where responsible for the successful completion of the project and may supervise only one (or none) Helper or Apprentice Electricians. We are seeking candidates who have the proven ability to be on time, demonstrate a great work ethic, and are willing to learn continuously throughout their career. Benefits • Current wage $36.00-$40.00+/hour, depending on experience • Issued company vehicle when running work • 401(k) program with company match • Six Paid Holidays, plus Paid Time Off • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, and Supplemental insurance coverages available • Tool purchase program • Uniforms provided, plus clothing allowance and work boots reimbursement program • Performance-based incentive program Job Duties • Knowledge of and adherence to the National Electrical Code, including any local amendments • Installation of electrical systems including the layout, rough-in, and trim of lighting, power, and low voltage systems • Independently testing, troubleshooting, diagnosis, and maintenance of malfunctioning systems, components, and equipment • Inspection of systems and equipment to identify hazards and/or defects, and correct unsafe conditions • Ensure delivery of a quality product • Extensive project planning duties, including one and two-week looks ahead to manage material and workforce needs to ensure jobs progress and finish timely and efficiently • Manage time with respect to multiple jobs, tasks, and deadlines • Commitment to all safety procedures and engage in safety training • Able to direct, manage, and instruct Apprentice and Helper Electricians in applicable aspects of the electrical trade • Coordinate with other contractors as needed • Complete all paperwork in a timely, neat, and organized manner • Ensure job documentation is completed, including tracking and reporting any changes made in the field • Keeps worksite, vehicles, and tools clean and completes maintenance as needed • Use equipment safely and return in good condition • Ability to read and interpret job drawings and schematics • Ability to be on an on-call rotation for emergency after hours work Personal Qualities • Effective written and verbal communication skills, responding to questions quickly and completely • Ability to perform work, including paperwork, accurately and thoroughly with attention to detail • Mechanical and technical aptitude • Ability to be flexible and meet changing guidelines • Ability to work both as a team and independently to provide a positive customer experience Education/Licensing/Experience • A high school diploma or GED • Possess and maintain a valid Driver's License • OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 Certification • Experience bending and installing EMT • Experience threading Rigid pipe up to 4” • Experience installing and troubleshooting LV Fire Alarm systems • Experience with knob and tube wiring (demolition and replacement) • Experience with data cabling and cable terminations • Experience installing explosion-proof power and lighting systems • EV charger installation experience preferred • Cabinet print reading experience preferred • Lighting controls experience preferred • Generator startup experience preferred • 3+ years experience as Journeyman Electrician Physical Requirements • Ability to stand, walk, climb, crawl, bend or kneel for long periods of time • Ability to routinely lift 50 lbs overhead, and routinely lift 100 lbs to waist height • Ability to work at elevated heights • Ability to wear all PPE required (PPE supplied by the company) • Ability to work in all-weather temperatures/climates Must be able to pass a background check, and post-offer, pre-employment drug screen and physical. Nelson Electric is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
See More Details >>The City of Ames Electric Services Department has an exciting opportunity for a Journey Level Lineworker to provide support to the Electric Distribution Division! The Journey Level Lineworker performs work related to the construction, maintenance, and repair of overhead and underground electrical distribution and transmission systems; performs related work as required. The City of Ames is conducting a recruitment to establish a Civil Service eligibility list for this classification. The list will be valid for up to one year from the date of certification by the Ames Civil Service Commission and may be used to fill one or more vacancies in this classification. In addition, City of Ames Civil Service employees who have previously held Civil Service status in this classification and are interested in voluntarily demoting or laterally transferring into the current vacancy must submit their application by the deadline. In order to be considered for this position, all applicants must submit their online application by the deadline listed on this posting. Your application includes complete responses to the supplemental questions. Please keep in mind that submission of a resume in lieu of work history on your application or answering the supplemental questions is not sufficient. Rate of Pay: Journey Level Electric Lineworker Rate of Pay: starts at $47.06 hourly; approximately $97,884.80 annually (listed rate does not include the ability to earn considerable on call and overtime pay) This position also has the opportunity to earn on call pay and considerable overtime. Benefits Our comprehensive benefits package can be viewed at: City of Ames Benefits Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program: The PSLF Program is a federal program that is intended to encourage individuals to work in public service by forgiving the balance of their federal student loans. To qualify, the individual must have made 120 qualifying payments while employed by a qualifying employer. For more information, please visit: PSLF Program Constructs, maintains, and repairs electrical distribution and transmission system including stringing and pulling wires, setting poles and anchors, climbing poles and transmission towers, and installing transformers, crossarms, insulators, primary switches, and other hardware; may supervise helpers and train apprentices; provides continuous feedback to co-workers during performance of all duties; sags primary and secondary wires; locates trouble in primary and secondary lines, replaces fuses, and clears short circuits in lines; builds and maintains substations, transformer banks, and transformer platforms; connects, disconnects, and repairs service loops; installs and connects metering equipment; trims trees; reads and interprets blueprints and maps; operates laptop computer for map information; prepares reports of activities; operates digger derrick, bucket trucks, pickup trucks, and related equipment. Performs other duties as assigned. Classification requires stand-by status on a rotating basis. Each employee is expected to continually strive to bring shared values to life through our Excellence Through People organizational culture. ETP values include: committing to continuous improvement; inspiring creativity and innovation; being customer driven; making data-driven decisions; committing to diversity, equity and inclusion; championing employee involvement; striving for excellence; having fiscal stewardship; acting with honesty and integrity; exhibiting leadership; choosing a positive attitude; respecting one another; promoting safety and wellness; and cultivating teamwork. For leaders, this includes creating a work culture that brings these values to life. For all employees, this includes maintaining a Total City Perspective. The purpose of ETP is to deliver exceptional services to the public at the best price, and for employees to experience an enjoyable and stimulating work environment. Other Job Functions: May serve as acting Electric Line Crew Leader; installs, maintains, and repairs street, security and recreational lighting systems.Education and Experience: Completion of a US Department of Labor apprenticeship in high voltage electric transmission and distribution system repair or commensurate. This requirement must be completed by the date of civil service commission approval of this certified list, which is expected to take place May 29, 2025. If applicable, please attached a copy of your journey level certification or documentation verifying your certificate for Journey Level Electric Lineworker to your application. Licenses and Certificates: Must possess a valid driver's license; must obtain a valid type A Commercial Driver's License and any required endorsements within one month of employment. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Considerable knowledge of approved methods, materials, and tools used in line construction and maintenance work; considerable knowledge of the principles of electrical theory as applied to electrical circuits and wiring systems; knowledge of first aid and CPR; knowledge of all safety rules as stated in the adopted safety manual. Considerable skill in the use of the tools and testing equipment of the electric trade; considerable skill in all of the tasks involved in electric transmission and distribution line construction, maintenance, and repair. Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions; ability to read and interpret electrical sketches, diagrams, and blueprints; ability to use line tools and testing equipment; ability to climb poles and work with high tension wires exercising proper safety precau¬tions; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, supervisors, and citizens; ability to operate laptop computer, digger derrick, bucket trucks, pickup trucks, and related equipment.Required Physical Activities: Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions. General Physical Characteristics: The work involves sitting 30 percent of the time; sitting and using arm/leg controls 20 percent of the time; standing (but not walking) 25 percent of the time; standing and walking 25 percent of the time; frequently lifting objects under 10 pounds; frequently lifting objects from 10 to 25 pounds: routinely lifting objects from 25 to 50 pounds; and routinely lifting objects over 50 pounds. Vision Requirements: The minimum standard for use with those who operate cars, trucks, forklifts, cranes, and high lift equipment. Environmental Conditions: The work is performed inside or outside and includes being exposed to extreme cold, extreme heat, noise, vibration, mechanical or electrical hazards, confined spaces, darkness or poor lighting conditions, and oils. Examples of Equipment Used on the Job: Digger derrick, bucket trucks, pickup trucks, and related equipment; two-way radio; telephone; hot sticks; pole handling equipment; wire handling equipment; climbing belts and hooks; street maps; a variety of printed materials; a variety of measurement tools and diagnostic equipment; laptop computer; a variety of general purpose hand tools, power tools, and maintenance equipment; a variety of safety equipment and clothing. Residency Requirement: The required residence area is the area bordered by the Boone and Story County lines on the north and south, State Highway 65 on the east; and on the west, County Road R27 north of Boone, and the Des Moines River south of Highway 30 to the Boone Countyline. Communities intersected by the borderlines, and Zearing, shall be considered within the area. The permitted residency area is that area inside the borderlines. The area adjacent to but outside the borderlines is not included. After completing his/her probationary period, a new employee shall, within six (6) months, reside within the residency area. The department head may allow an employee up to an additional six (6) months if the employee provides documentation of financial commitment to move within the residence area. FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse: The City of Ames participates in the United States Department of Transportation Federal motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse, which provides information on drug and alcohol-related violations for commercial drivers license (CDL) drivers. Candidates selected for employment for positions with a requirement to possess a CDL will be subject to a query within the FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse as part of the pre-employment background check process. For additional information please contact Human Resources at 515-239-5199. Selection Process: The selection process consists of an evaluation of education and experience; phone interview; written exercise; and on-site interview, which will include a manager meeting and tour; and completion of reference checks, motor vehicle check and a criminal background check, which includes a sex offender registry check. All candidates will be notified by email of their application status. Veteran’s Preference Points The City of Ames provides Veteran's Preference Points for Civil Service positions. A copy of your DD214 and, if applicable, proof of disability, must be attached with your application (or faxed to 515-239-5297) prior to the close date of the posting in order to receive Veteran's Preference Points. • *Preference may be given to applicants possessing qualifications above the minimum.** Depending on the number of qualified candidates, the City may forego phone interviews.
See More Details >>Job Title: Apprentice Electrician Location: Ames, IA Job Type: Full-Time Salary: $16- $24 Key Responsibilities: • Assist in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems in residential, commercial, or industrial settings. • Learn to read blueprints and electrical diagrams to assist in wiring and electrical installations. • Follow safety protocols and electrical codes to ensure all work is done safely and efficiently. • Help troubleshoot and repair electrical systems and equipment under the guidance of a licensed electrician. • Prepare and maintain materials, tools, and equipment for various electrical tasks. • Assist with electrical inspections and ensure all installations meet regulatory standards. • Continuously learn and grow in the electrical trade through on-the-job training and coursework. • Maintain a clean and organized work environment. Qualifications: • High School Diploma or equivalent; completion of electrical coursework or vocational training is a plus. • Strong interest in pursuing a career in electrical work. • Ability to work well in a team environment and follow directions. • Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail. • Basic understanding of electrical systems and safety protocols is preferred. • Strong work ethic and willingness to learn. • Physical stamina and ability to work in various environmental conditions. • Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
See More Details >>Becoming an electrician in Ames, IA typically starts with an apprenticeship, which combines hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships in Ames last about four to five years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. The average wage for electricians in Ames is $830.75 per week, with experienced professionals earning up to $971.75 per week. With a growing demand for electrical services and infrastructure investments, the electrical trade in Ames offers strong earning potential and job stability, with the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projecting a 6% job growth from 2022 to 2032. Trade schools, unions, and local platforms help aspiring electricians find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a rewarding career in the electrical trade.
