Airfield Electrician / Crew Lead

Job Description

Job Description Airfield Electrician / Crew Lead

Location: Colorado State (Travel Required)

Pay Rate: $33.45/hr + $7.58/hr Fringe pay

Schedule: Full-Time

Travel: Required (Hotels, meals, drive time paid)

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Airfield Electrician / Crew Lead to lead and support the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of airfield lighting systems on active and restricted-access airports across Colorado. This is a hands-on leadership role combining electrical work, heavy equipment operation, and crew coordination in a fast-paced, safety-critical environment.

This position is ideal for an electrician or utility professional with strong field experience who enjoys leading crews, operating equipment, and seeing projects through from start to finish.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support installation of runway, taxiway, and airfield lighting systems, including illuminated signage
• Install and oversee conduit systems, duct banks, and light cans
• Perform series and parallel circuit wiring, including temporary lighting systems
• Set light cans and coordinate alignment and grade with field crews and operators
• Install airfield signage and foundations (including concrete work as needed)
• Troubleshoot existing electrical systems at smaller airfields and during maintenance work
• Tie into existing electrical infrastructure by identifying circuits, conduit paths, and utilities
• Lead daily pre-work meetings and manage production for crews of 4–6
• Read and interpret plans, specs, and grade stakes (tenths & hundredths required)
• Complete accurate digital daily reports, quantities, and documentation
• Maintain strict safety standards in active and restricted-access airfields

Required Qualifications

• 4+ years field electrical experience (utility or transportation preferred)
• Comfortable leading crews and managing daily production
• Experience with series & parallel circuits and constant current systems
• Experience with conduit, duct banks, and light can installations
• Willing to travel regularly across Colorado
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions
• Own basic hand and power tools (impact, socket set, cutters, levels, sledge)

Preferred / Nice-to-Have

• Colorado Journeyman Electrician License
• Prior airfield lighting or street lighting experience
• Experience with constant current regulators (CCRs)
• Class A CDL
• Digger derrick experience
• Experience in small, hands-on civil or electrical contractors

Why Work With Us

• Small, tight-knit contractor focused on airfield and transportation lighting
• Gain hours towards your apprenticeship
• Strong culture of internal growth (laborer → operator → crew lead)
• Prevailing wage projects
• Company-paid hotels, meals, and drive time
• Leadership works in the field alongside crews
• Opportunity to make a real impact on public infrastructure and regional airports
• Long-term opportunity—not short-term staffing

Work Environment

• Active and restricted-access airports throughout Colorado
• Travel projects in Loveland, Fort Collins, Greeley, Fort Morgan, La Junta, and more
• Outdoor, field-driven work in varying weather conditions

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Colorado Springs, CO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $33.45 - $33.45/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Colorado Springs,CO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 30, 2026.

About Aerotek

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

Company Description We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Company Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.