Ladder

Digital platform connecting contractors with electricians

Journeyman Electrician / Working Foreman

ElectricalConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeTemple, GA, USA$22 - $35 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A valid state Journeyman Electrician license is preferred.
At least 4–5 years of commercial or industrial field experience, including at least 1–2 years leading small crews or acting as a lead journeyman.
Advanced knowledge of electrical systems, switchgear, controls, conduit bending, and reading commercial blueprints, industrial schematics, and wiring diagrams.
OSHA 10 certification is required.
Must possess a complete set of standard hand tools for journeyman-level electrical work; the company provides power tools and metering tools.
Must be able to pass a Motor Vehicle Record check and maintain a driving record that meets the company's commercial auto insurance standards.
Must be able to pass a drug test and background check.
Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds regularly.
Ability to work on ladders, scaffolding, and scissor lifts at various heights, and to stand, kneel, and work at various heights or in varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

Lead by example by performing electrical installations while supervising and mentoring journeymen and apprentice electricians.
Assign tasks to crew members, monitor productivity, and resolve immediate on-site technical issues.
Run conduit (EMT, IMC, RMC), pull wire, wire three-phase transformers, install switchgear, and connect motor control centers (MCCs).
Diagnose and isolate faults in commercial and industrial environments using multimeters, oscilloscopes, and circuit tracers, then pinpoint and repair the root causes of system failures.
Interpret commercial blueprints, industrial schematics, and wiring diagrams to lay out work routes and install equipment accurately.
Conduct weekly toolbox talks, ensure proper personal protective equipment usage, and enforce OSHA regulations to maintain a safe job site.
Track daily material usage, organize tools, and report material shortages to the project manager to avoid delays.
Maintain daily logs detailing job progress, material shortages, and constraints affecting the completion schedule.
Ensure work passes municipal inspections and meets National Electrical Code (NEC) and NFPA 70E guidelines.

Desired Qualifications

OSHA 30 certification and NFPA 70E training are highly preferred.
Bilingual proficiency is a plus.

Description

Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled, working Electrical Foreman / Journeyman Electrician to lead our field crews on commercial and industrial projects. In this role, you will split your time between supervising a small team and actively installing electrical systems. You will ensure that tasks are completed efficiently, safely, and in strict compliance with the National Electrical Code (NEC) and OSHA safety regulations. Bilingual proficiency is a plus.
Key Responsibilities

Working Leadership: Lead by example by performing electrical installations while supervising and mentoring journeymen and apprentice electricians.
Daily Crew Direction: Assign tasks to crew members, monitor productivity, and resolve immediate on-site technical issues.
Hands-on Installation: Run conduit (EMT, IMC, RMC), pull wire, wire 3-phase transformers, install switchgear, and connect motor control centers (MCCs).
Troubleshooting: Diagnose and isolate faults in diverse commercial and industrial environments, using multimeters, oscilloscopes, and circuit tracers to pinpoint and repair the root causes of system failures.
Blueprint Reading: Interpret commercial blueprints, industrial schematics, and wiring diagrams to layout work routes and install equipment accurately.
On-Site Safety: Conduct weekly toolbox talks, ensure proper PPE usage, and enforce OSHA regulations to maintain a zero-incident job site.
Material Management: Track daily material usage, organize tools, and report material shortages to the project manager to avoid delays.
Reporting: Maintain daily logs detailing job progress, material shortages, and constraints affecting the completion schedule.
Code Compliance: Maintain high craftsmanship standards, ensuring all work passes municipal inspections and meets NEC and NFPA 70E guidelines.

Qualifications & Requirements

Licensing: Valid state Journeyman Electrician license preferred.
Experience: Minimum 4–5 years of commercial/industrial field experience, with at least 1–2 years of experience leading small crews or acting as a lead journeyman.
Technical Skills: Advanced knowledge of electrical systems, switchgear, controls, conduit bending, and reading commercial blueprints/industrial schematics/wiring diagrams.
Safety Certifications: OSHA 10 certification required; OSHA 30 and NFPA 70E training are highly preferred.
Tools: Must possess a complete set of standard hand tools required for journeyman-level electrical work. Power tools and Metering tools are provided by the company.
Records and Screenings:
- Ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check and maintain a driving record that meets our commercial auto insurance standards.
- Ability to pass drug test and background check

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50lbs regularly.
Comfortable working on ladders, scaffolding, and scissor lifts at various heights.
Comfortable standing, kneeling, and working at various heights or in varying weather conditions.

Benefits

Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Work-Life Balance: Paid time off (PTO), Paid Holidays.

Apply On Ladder: https://conduit-app.buildforce.com/e/Kemp-Electrical-Contractors-9lYwl6XZQ8/Journeyman-Electrician-Working-Foreman-Temple-GA-6OdEqNsRSr

About the Company

Ladder

Digital platform connecting contractors with electricians

Ladder connects construction contractors with skilled electricians in the electrical sector through a digital platform that streamlines the hiring process. Contractors post full-time job openings, and Ladder charges a fee for connecting them with qualified workers, while avoiding staffing-agency models by only allowing real contractors to post jobs. For job seekers, Ladder offers a free online course with basic electrical training and safety guidance, and upon completion the platform notifies potential employers, which has led to a high rate of job offers for graduates. The company differentiates itself by focusing on authentic contractor-led postings, combining a practical training-to-employment pathway with a technology-based hiring flow created by ex-contractors and technologists. Its goal is to simplify and accelerate the process of finding reliable electrical talent for contractors and to provide a clear entry path for newcomers into the electrical trades.

Company size: 1-10
Company stage: Seed
Total funding: $130K
Headquarters: Atlanta, GA
Founded: 2019

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