Experienced Electrical Foreman Needed - Huntsville, AL United Trades of America is hiring a qualified and reliable Electrical Foreman for an immediate opportunity in Huntsville, Alabama. This role is best suited for a seasoned electrician with leadership experience and a strong understanding of electrical codes and safety standards. Position Details: • Pay: $28-$35 per hour (DOE) • Location: Huntsville, AL • Type: Full-time • Pre-Employment Requirements: Must pass a drug screen and background check DutiesResponsibilities: • Supervise and direct electrical crews on-site • Ensure all work meets quality, code, and safety requirements • Interpret blueprints and coordinate jobsite logistics • Communicate with project managers regarding job progress and needs • Train and support junior team members Candidate Requirements: • 5+ years of electrical experience • At least 2 years of leadership or foreman experience • Ability to read plans and schematics • Knowledge of NEC and OSHA safety standards • Strong organizational and communication skills This is a great opportunity for someone looking to step into a leadership role or continue their foreman career with a reputable company. We are seeking dependable professionals who take pride in their craft and can lead a team to success. Apply Today: • Online: www.unitedtradesamerica.com • Email: Resume and certifications to nicki@unitedtradesamerica.com • Text: Nicki at 936-276-9028
See More Details >>Established in 2004, I.C.E. Contractors, Inc. is one of the leading Industrial and Commercial Electrical and Low-Voltage contractors in the Southeast and is dedicated to providing exceptional electrical and low-voltage services to our clients. With offices in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and now South Carolina, we're only growing from here and we want you to be a part of it! What are we looking for? We are seeking an Industrial Electrician to join our crew in Decatur, Alabama. As an Industrial Electrician, you'll be responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems and equipment in an industrial setting. The person in this position will ensure that all electrical systems, components, and equipment are installed professionally and to the specifications of our clients. We seek highly motivated individuals who are passionate and eager to learn and grow within the electrical trade. The Responsibilities • Plan layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures, based on job specifications and local, state, and national codes. • Connect wire to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components. • Test electrical systems, equipment, or fixtures, using testing devices, such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, or oscilloscopes, ammeters, or test lamps. • Inspect electrical systems, equipment, or components to identify hazards, defects, or the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes. • Be able to prepare sketches or follow blueprints to determine the location of wiring or equipment and to ensure conformance to building and safety codes. • Place conduit, pipes or tubing, inside designated partitions, walls, or other concealed areas, and pull insulated wires or cables through the conduit to complete circuits between boxes. • Ability to direct, train, or lead crew members to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures. • Demonstrated ability to safely use various types of man lifts and hand/power tools as well as being able to work from ladders, scaffolds or at heights above 25 feet. • Must have excellent communication skills, verbal and written, as well as being attentive to detail. • Maintain a professional appearance and conduct at all times while representing I.C.E. Contractors. The Requirements • Highschool Diploma or GED equivalent • Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience with installations, maintenance, and repairing of low-voltage systems. • Ability to work independently without direct supervision. • Must be able to pass a drug test, background check, and have a clean driving record within the last three years. • Valid Driver's License and dependable transportation. • Experience with operating various types of man lifts and the ability to work at various different heights. • A passion for the Electrical trade! The Plus's Completion of a Technical or Trade School in the Electrical Trade or similar Experience with attending trainings at Tennessee Valley Training Center (TVTC) OSHA 10 and/or 30 Certification(s) Why our employees love working for I.C.E. Contractors, Inc. We offer a Great Benefits Package - Health, GAP Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Company Paid Basic Life Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance Other benefits include Holiday Pay as well as Paid Time Off - Use it, cash it. We also offer a 401(k) program that the company matches up to 4%. Here at I.C.E. Contractors there are numerous career advancement opportunities as you continue to grow in your position. We would love to offer you the opportunity to work for one of the best electrical & low-voltage contractors in the nation and the opportunity to truly make a difference in the community and the lives of those around us! I.C.E. Contractors, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity. We value qualifications and merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We comply with all applicable laws and provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.
See More Details >>SUMMARY: • Installs and repairs electrical systems, apparatus, and electrical and electronic components of industrial machinery and equipment by performing the following duties. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Knowledge of City of Decatur electrical code. • Installs power supply wiring and conduit for newly installed machines and equipment such as robots, conveyors, and programmable controllers. • Connects power supply wires to machines and equipment, and connects cables and wires between machines and equipment. • Diagnoses malfunctioning apparatus such as transformers, motors, and lighting fixtures and replaces damaged or broken wires and cables. • Tests malfunctioning machinery and discusses malfunction with other maintenance workers, such as Maintenance Machine Repairer and Maintenance Tool Maker, to diagnose malfunction. • Replaces faulty electrical components of machine such as relays, switches, and motors, and positions sensing devices. • Diagnoses and repairs or replaces faulty electronic components. • Replaces electric motor bearings and rewires motors. • Plans layout of wiring and installs wiring, conduit, and electrical apparatus in buildings. • Diagnoses and replaces faulty mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components of machines and equipment. NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: • One year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. LANGUAGE SKILLS: • Ability to read a limited number of two- and three-syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers. Ability to print and speak simple sentences. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent. REASONING ABILITY: • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: • Valid Alabama driver's license. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk, climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk to hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. • The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT: • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to risk of electrical shock. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, extreme cold, and extreme heat. • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. SALARY: • Salary schedules are found on the main Decatur City Schools website, available here. (Please right-click and select Open in New Tab to view our salary schedules.) • Listed below are items that may be necessary to complete your employment process in order to compute your annual salary. It is your responsibility to provide us with this requested information in order to receive your accurate salary. • We need verification of previous public school teaching experience. Use the following information when requesting verification of experience from your past employment at other boards of education: • Within the state of Alabama, experience must be verified on Supplement EXP • Outside the state of Alabama, we must have a letter (on school district letterhead) or public school district form showing beginning and ending dates stating your years of service and position held while employed • Credit is awarded for public school experience only, private, parochial, or similar experience will not be accepted • Experience must be full time at least 50%-100% of the academic year • Administrative credit will be awarded only for experience in the same position, i.e., principal for principal position as stated in the salary schedule • Transfer Sick Leave: If you have sick leave from another state school system or from another state of Alabama agency, you must have a Sick Leave Transfer form sent from your previous employer to our Human Resources department Equal Opportunity Employer: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee(s) within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of an employee(s) for this job. The Decatur City School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, disability, sex, religion, national origin, or age in its programs, activities, or employment and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The Title IX Coordinator for Decatur City Schools is responsible for handling inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies. The Title IX Coordinator can be reached by calling the Decatur City Board of Education at (256) 552-3000.
See More Details >>Becoming an electrician in Decatur, AL typically begins with an apprenticeship, which combines hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. This apprenticeship lasts about four to five years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 762,600 electricians nationwide, with a significant presence in Alabama, and projects a 6% job growth from 2022 to 2032. Apprentices in Decatur earn an average of $29.97 per hour, with an annual overtime average of $9,438. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring electricians find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $108,000 annually for experienced professionals.
