Licensed Commercial Electrician

Job post summary

Date posted: February 17, 2026

Pay: $33.00 - $40.00 per hour

Job description:

We are hiring LICENSED Commercial Electricians for a large commercial project starting in a few weeks (Mid April). This project will be long term 1.5-2 years. Overtime and per diem will be available for anyone traveling from outside Cedar Rapids, IA.

Pay rate is based on electrical experience and skillset.

Review the information below before responding to this ad.

Duties include but not limited to:

• Experience working with 110-480v single and three phase systems
• Measuring, cutting, bending, threading, and running 1/2" 3/4" & 1" conduit (EMT, Rigid, and PVC).
• Terminating, running, installation of MC
• Wire-pulls.
• Reading Blueprints.
• Operating large pipe bending tools, both hydraulic or mechanical benders
• Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, and other components
• Trace out short circuits in wiring, using test meter
• Trim-outs (Install receptacles, switches and other devices)
• Repair or replace wiring, equipment and fixtures
• Hang and wire light fixtures
• Drill holes and pull wire/cable through walls and ceilings
• Examine electrical units for loose connections and broken insulation and tighten connections
• Disassemble defective electrical equipment, replace defective or worn parts, and reassemble equipment
• Strip insulation from wire ends, connect couplings, fabricate and secure conduit support brackets
• Transport tools, materials, equipment, and supplies on job site by hand or hand truck
• Terminate circuits, breakers, bus bars, panels and sub-panels
• Operate scissor lifts

Essential Job Requirements

• Must have your electrical license for the state of Iowa. Reciprocating states (TX, AR, CO, MN, MO, NE, NH, ND, WI, WY) will work but you need to have started that process well before the project starts. Contractor will reimburse fees for reciprocating your license.
• Must be able to pass a drug screen before starting work.
• Standard Electrical Tools
• Standard PPE
• Reliable Transportation
• Verifiable work history

We consider applicants for all positions without regard for race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. All employees are subject to Form I-9 Employment Eligibility.

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance

Work Location: In person

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Work Location: In person