Electrical Helper

General Job Description

We are hiring Electrical Helpers to join our growing team in Charlotte, NC. We are looking for dependable, hardworking individuals who are ready to start quickly and build a career in the electrical trade.

This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on field experience, learn from experienced electricians, and grow within the residential electrical industry. As an Electrical Helper, you will support lead electricians and field crews with residential electrical installations on active construction sites.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

As an Electrical Helper, you will:

• Assist with residential rough-in work, including measuring, cutting, and pulling wire
• Help install electrical trim components such as outlets, switches, light fixtures, and devices
• Carry, organize, and stage tools, materials, and equipment for the crew
• Support the lead electrician and field team with daily jobsite tasks
• Keep work areas clean, organized, and safe
• Maintain a professional and respectful working relationship with supervisors, leadmen, and crew members
• Communicate job progress, issues, and solutions when needed
• Follow all company safety policies and report hazards promptly
• Take direction well and contribute to a productive team environment
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Education

None
Minimum Years of Experience

0-2
Specific Qualifications

Qualifications & Skills

• Electrical experience is preferred but not required
• Knowledge of the National Electrical Code is a plus
• Ability to pass pre-employment screening such as background check and MVR
• Ability to read blueprints and electrical layouts is a plus
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to learn
• Ability to work well as part of a team

Physical Requirements

• Stand, walk, bend, kneel, squat, and climb throughout the workday
• Lift, carry, and move tools and materials up to 50 pounds
• Safely use hand tools and power tools
• Work at heights using ladders and lifts on multi-story residential construction sites
• Wear required personal protective equipment while performing job duties
• Maintain reliable attendance and stamina for full work shifts

Work Environment

Electrical Helpers work on active residential construction sites. Conditions may include indoor and outdoor work, heat, humidity, dust, noise, unfinished structures, ladders, and uneven terrain. Safety procedures and personal protective equipment are required at all times.

License Required

Yes
Job Locations

US-NC-Charlotte
Company Overview

IES is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services to a variety of end markets, including electrical, mechanical and communications contracting solutions for the commercial, industrial, residential and renewable energy markets. IES is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol IESC. As of the end of IES’s 2025 fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, IES produced over $3.3 billion in revenue and employed over 10,200 employees at over 174 domestic locations across the United States.

Our commitment to our employees is reflected by our actions:

• Safety is Priority One – and our record shows it
• Competitive Pay
• Company 401K plan with Employer Contribution Match
• Company Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Choice of Medical Coverage including Prescription and Short Term Disability Plans
• Choice of Dental and Vision Coverage
• Optional Long-term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Legal and Pet Coverage
• Auto and Home Insurance Discount Programs

EEO Statement

PLEASE NO AGENCY CALLS. 
NOTE TO ALL AGENCIES: Any unsolicited agency resumes or agency represented candidates that are presented to any IES employee without first having a signed contract between that agency and the IES Talent Acquisition organization will become the property of IES and no fees will be paid.

EEO & Affirmative Action

The IES policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, or any other protected status or characteristic. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment, and also states that retaliation against any employee who files a complaint regarding possible violations of this policy will not be tolerated. IES is also committed to taking affirmative steps to promote the employment of minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. IES develops affirmative action programs to support its commitment to equal employment opportunity, consistent with company policy and the company’s obligations as a contractor to the United States government. 

View Your Equal Employment Opportunity rights under the law. "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal; Conozca sus Derechos: La Discriminación en el Lugar de Trabajo es Ilegal

Disability Accommodation

IES is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. IES provides reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Applicants who need accommodation in the job application process should contact the IES corporate office at (713) 860-1500 or any IES office to request assistance.

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