Dan Wood Company is part of a tradition that spans over 100 years and 4 generations. Dan Wood Jr. is the owner and the 3rd generation of the Wood family to carry on the family tradition since Dan's grandfather started in the industry in 1908. Dan is a licensed Master Plumber, and is a State of Michigan licensed contractor for Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning, Electrical, and Boiler Service and installation. Dan has extensive knowledge of commercial and residential plumbing and heating. The company is noted and respected in South West Michigan for its prompt and professional service. Our tradesmen are continuously and professionally trained. We pride ourselves on having the best customer service! CURRENT OPPORTUNITY: Electrician The Role We’re looking for exceptional technicians who can deliver the most efficient, highest quality customer experiences in residential electrical repair and installation. As a electrical technician, you will work as part of a dynamic and passionate team to demonstrate technical competency and ensure desired sales metrics. You will diagnose and repair electrical issues and lead customers to informed and confident buying decisions. The position will be based in our office, with opportunities to travel within our service area. Responsibilities • Complete all general electrical in-home, service calls. • Know how to establish customer rapport to sell the right products and services. • Educate and assist customers in choosing the best finance options and maintenance plans. • Understand your sales criteria and hold yourself accountable for exceeding revenue goals. • Show yourself as professional and knowledgeable to win new referrals and repeat business. • Work along side customer service and dispatch to ensure overall success of the business. • Maintain a clean, organized job site and well inventoried truck. • Participate actively in all training exercises, morning meetings, trade shows and retreats. • Train and mentor apprentices to ensure quick, accurate repairs and installations. • Be accurate and timely with invoices, time cards, curbside feedback and option sheets. Requirements • Knowledge of local electrical codes and ability to make on-the-job applications. • Proven track record in electrical techniques including electrical hardware, junction boxes and circuit breaker units, trace lines and reading wiring diagrams. • Clean, safe driving record. • Highly organized with exceptional follow-through abilities. • Strong verbal and written communications. • Passionate about Dan Wood Company and loves the brand. • High integrity with advanced social skills and ability to make solid connections. • Strong desires to be a better technician tomorrow than you are today. • Engaging personality that blends well with a fast-paced, goal-driven environment. • Competitive individual contributor who also loves to win as a team. • Highly motivated, self-starter who’s flexible and has a great attitude on life. • Possess a positive attitude by completing assigned tasks in an upbeat and cooperative manner. TO JOIN OUR TEAM - APPLY TODAY! Job Type: Full-time
See More Details >>Tasks and responsibilities include, but are not limited to reading blueprints, layout materials, bend, thread, install conduit, and pull wire. Job Duties and Responsibilities: • Operate safely and follow all internal and OSHA-specific safety practices • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area • Complete the Reds Electrical Safety Training Program • Complete required equipment training and certifications • Correctly identify and describe common materials • Demonstrate the ability to handle material properly to prevent damage • Demonstrate the basic ability to interpret blueprints • Utilize basic hand and power tools • Perform duties as assigned • Measure, cut, and bend wire and conduit, using measuring instruments and hand tools. • Maintain tools, vehicles, and equipment and keep parts and supplies in order. • Perform semi-skilled and unskilled laboring duties related to the installation, maintenance and repair of a wide variety of electrical systems and equipment. • Disassemble defective electrical equipment, replace defective or worn parts, and reassemble equipment, using hand tools. • Thread conduit ends, connect couplings, and fabricate and secure conduit support brackets, using hand tools. • Examine electrical units for loose connections and broken insulation and tighten connections, using hand tools. • Drill holes and pull or push wiring through openings, using hand and power tools. • Clean work area and wash parts. • Strip insulation from wire ends, using wire stripping pliers, and attach wires to terminals for subsequent soldering. • Trace out short circuits in wiring, using test meter. • Erect electrical system components and barricades, and rig scaffolds, hoists, and shoring. • Transport tools, materials, equipment, and supplies to work site by hand, handtruck, or heavy, motorized truck. • Construct controllers and panels, using power drills, drill presses, taps, saws and punches. • Raise, lower, or position equipment, tools, and materials Physical Demands/Requirements: The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an industrial electrician to successfully perform the essential functions of the job: • Lifting (Frequent): Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly, and up to 75 pounds occasionally, with or without assistance. • Standing/Walking (Frequent): Required to stand or walk for long periods during the workday, often in confined or challenging environments. • Bending and Stooping (Frequent): Must be able to bend, twist, squat, kneel, and reach overhead as part of daily duties when installing, troubleshooting, or repairing equipment. • Climbing (Frequent): Ability to climb ladders, scaffolding, or stairs and work at heights of up to 30 feet or more, using fall protection as required. • Hand/Eye Coordination: Must have excellent hand-eye coordination for handling tools, wiring, and equipment with precision. • Manual Dexterity: Frequent use of hands and fingers to handle, grasp, and manipulate electrical tools, components, and materials. • Vision: Must have the ability to see and distinguish colors, read schematics, blueprints, and labels, and identify equipment faults and wiring issues. • Stamina: Must have the physical stamina to work long shifts, including overtime or weekend work, if needed. • Work Environment: Work may be performed in noisy, hot, cold, or humid environments and may require exposure to electrical hazards, confined spaces, or heights. • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (Frequent): Required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE), including hard hats, gloves, safety glasses, and hearing protection, as dictated by safety standards. Red's Electrical Service Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful work environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to these protected characteristics. Red's Electrical Service Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of disability status. We encourage applicants with disabilities to apply and request any necessary accommodations to ensure a fair and accessible hiring process. If you require an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact Dusty Bolinger at dusty.bolinger@redselectricnw.com. Red's Electrical Service Inc. complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and strives to provide a workplace that is inclusive and accessible for all employees.
See More Details >>Amteck, LLC is currently seeking candidates to fill Foreman Electrician openings at our job sites located across the south east United States. Primary Role: The Foreman Electrician works under the guidance of a senior level Foreman or Superintendent and will oversee the direct work of a crew of Helpers, Apprentices, and Journeyman electricians. Foreman electricians routinely perform installation, alteration and/or repair of electrical systems, conductors and associated materials and equipment simultaneously while leading, training, mentoring, and performing evaluations of their crew. Responsibilities: • Lead and mentor Journeyman, Helpers and Apprentices on the job site • Work alongside their crew and ensure quality of work is to the highest standards • Assist in the development of an effective manpower schedule for their team • Develop material lists from layouts, area prints, and job site demands and communicating lists to supervision • Helps achieve production and budget goals by understanding what needs to be done and communicates that effectively to their team. • Ensure all work done by crew is within local and NEC guidelines • Work independently to measure, cut, bend, thread, assemble and install electrical conduit using measuring devices, hand tools, threaders and hand or mechanical benders • Install and terminate electrical devices, fixtures, panel boards, brand circuit and feeder conductors • Demonstrate a working knowledge of circuitry • Read and understand project specifications, blueprints, and schematics • Lay out small areas of work from electrical drawings and project documents, including underground layout • Correctly determine wire, conduit, and junction box sizing • Perform basic troubleshooting of lighting and general power circuits Requirements: • 7-10 years of experience performing electrical construction in commercial and/or industrial environments • Demonstrates leadership abilities with the capability and desire of growing in this area. Able to lead, mentor and coach teams of roughly five Helpers, Apprentices and Journeyman Electricians. • Exhibits thorough understanding of a small, assigned scope of work. • Recognizes work that is outside of assigned scope. • Demonstrates basic skills in communicating with other trades and negotiating work assignments with trade supervisors. • Shows an aptitude and willingness for learning how to read and understand the blueprints and available contract-related documents of the other trades on site. • Demonstrates a basic understanding of customer relationships and the concept of customer satisfaction. • Shows an intermediate understanding of developing, reading and following construction schedules for assigned scope of work. • Able to learn and comprehend BlueBeam, Navisworks and related programs to understand project plans for their assigned scope of work when needed. • Participates actively in leadership training when given the opportunity. • Demonstrates above average leadership, communication and decision-making skills with a desire to grow those skills. • Equipped with all tools required by company policy and able to use them to perform assigned tasks • Demonstrate the Amteck Way in daily work activities, behavior and decision making • Able to work project schedules including weekends and overtime • Has an interest and aptitude to learn job-related material through oral instruction and observation, typically in an on-the-job setting • Demonstrate a team-player mentality by listening and understanding directions, working cooperatively with others, and working safely without any threat to self or others • Possess basic mechanical aptitude, basic mathematical ability, and the ability to learn to read basic construction documents used daily • The willingness to participate in field training, whether it by OJT, classroom-based, or completely virtual
See More Details >>Becoming an electrician in Portage, MI, typically starts with an apprenticeship, which combines hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four to five years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. The average wage for apprentices in Portage is approximately $600 per week, with experienced electricians earning up to $1,400 per week. With a growing demand for electrical services and infrastructure projects in the region, the electrical trade in Portage offers promising career opportunities and strong earning potential.
