Special Projects Foreman

General Overview

A Special Projects Foreman is responsible for managing electrical installation and upgrades for special commercial electrical projects and performing emergency and non-emergency troubleshooting and repairs. This position drives a company van stocked with parts and will be on-call for 1 week at a time on a rotating basis (average every 8-12 weeks). They often work by themselves or with a small crew to complete fast-paced projects.

Application Window: Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. To apply, fill out the general application form at carltonelectric.com.

Responsibilities

• Maintains compliance with all OSHA, Carlton Electric and other customer safety requirements and policies.
• Complete electrical installation, upgrades, maintenance and repair work with a focus on safety, quality, and a sense of urgency.
• Supervise, mentor and train apprentices when applicable.
• Perform planning and layout.
• Complete necessary project paperwork in a timely manner.
• Coordinates with GCs, owners, sub-contractors, vendors and other trades as necessary.
• Use and maintain various hand tools, site tools and safety equipment as needed on the job site.
• Uses knowledge of NEC, circuitry and electrical theory to communicate to contractors, owners, design teams, crew members, and other trades.
• Run service calls and troubleshoot electrical issues with wiring and equipment when needed.
• Plans for and coordinates material handling duties on the jobsite.
• Runs after hours service calls (if any are received) when on call for 1-week periods, every 8-12 weeks on average.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Colorado JW license.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a licensed JW (minimum 9 years overall experience in the trade).
• Must demonstrate professional customer service skills, both verbal and written.
• Must possess a valid drivers license and pass a motor vehicle record screening.
• Must be OSHA 30 certified or willing to acquire within 6 months.
• Must be able to pass a drug screen at any given point in time.
• Must be able to pass a background check.
• Must be self-motivated, teachable, punctual, respectful, able to follow directions and be an ideal team player.
• Must have own personal tools including hand tools and required power tools.

Physical Requirements

• Sitting, standing, kneeling, walking for prolonged periods of time.
• Be able to walk at speeds of up to 3 miles per hour.
• Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling – up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to bend at waist, hips, and knees, maneuver on a ladder (3/4 legged and extension ladders) for a prolonged period.
• Possess the ability to talk, hear, and see well either naturally or with correction.
• Possess the ability to focus and concentrate on a task for long periods of time.
• Ability to maintain a calm and focused mental state, especially in high-pressure or emergency situations.
• Capacity to think clearly, rationally, and quickly when troubleshooting electrical systems or responding to unexpected issues.
• Capable of managing stress effectively, maintaining composure and focus throughout the workday.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Working Conditions

• Sometimes hot, cold, wet, muddy, humid, windy and dry conditions depending on time of year.
• Must wear personal tools while working (tool harness, or belt).
• Ability to work from different heights such as on ladders and lifts.
• Potential to work in restricted areas such as manholes, utility tunnels, crawl spaces, trenches, attics, vaults, switchgear rooms and more.
• All employees must always wear Carlton Electric required PPE (gloves, glasses, hard hats, safety boots).
• Potential to work overtime and night shifts, sometimes on short notice.
• Potential to work after hours and on weekends when on call.

Compensation Package

Location: Denver Greater Metro Area/Front Range (Fort Collins to Colorado Springs)

Start Date: TBD

Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Schedule: Normal working hours of Monday-Friday 7:00AM – 3:30PM. This position requires an on-call shift every 8-12 weeks which may require overtime, weekend, or holiday work.

Pay Rate: $35-$45/hour, depending on experience.*

*This pay rate is the good-faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of this job posting. Carlton Electric reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted rate if they believe the new range is determined in good faith. Carlton Electric reserves the right to adjust compensation based on, but not limited to, approved factors such as seniority, merit, quantity and/or quality systems, location, education and/or training, and required travel.

• Other financial benefits: This position may be eligible for, but not guaranteed a yearly performance bonus.
• Health Insurance: Multiple coverage options available for employee and family.
• Dental Insurance: Coverage options available for employee and family.
• Vision Insurance: Coverage options available for employee and family. 
• Employee assistance program. 
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance available. 
• Life insurance and voluntary life insurance available.  
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• 401K with company match. Roth and traditional options available.

Carlton Electric is an equal opportunity employer.

Carlton Electric does not discriminate against any protected category when determining salary and compensation for an employee.