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Industrial Electrician

Serve Electric
Des Moines, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 10/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/14/2027
INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICIAN – TRAVEL APPRENTICE (LEVEL 3-4) TO JOURNEYMAN
Serve Electric | Long Term Project in Boone, Iowa (near Des Moines) | Travel to Job Sites

ABOUT THIS ROLE
This role is tied to a long-term project in Boone, Iowa. Travel to other job sites throughout the United States may be required, and candidates can be based anywhere in the U.S. All candidates must hold an active state-issued electrician license, either a Journeyman/Master Electrician license or an Electrician Apprentice license. Licensure through the State of Iowa or a reciprocal state is strongly preferred, as we need properly licensed electricians on-site to stay compliant whenever state inspectors come through.

Industrial experience is strongly preferred for this role. While residential and commercial electrical experience can provide a foundation, it does not fully translate to the demands of this position. We are seeking electricians with proven industrial experience-specifically in troubleshooting, large conduit and wire pulls, motor controls, 480V systems, transformers and working within industrial environments who can contribute effectively from day one.

WHAT WE OFFER
  • Competitive Pay based on your experience and level, with a clear path upward
  • Full Benefits Package: Health, dental, vision, life insurance, and HSA
  • Per diem and Lodging Paid
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401(k) with matching
  • Safety Equipment & Uniforms Provided
  • Real Growth Paths
  • In-House Apprenticeship Program:

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
  • Directing and managing electrical work on industrial job sites
  • Training and mentoring newer team members and apprentices
  • Inspecting installations to ensure quality and code compliance
  • Upholding and enforcing job site safety standards (PPE, OSHA, NEC)
  • Troubleshooting electrical issues from start to finish, often without complete schematics or full operator information
  • Reading and interpreting blueprints, rough sketches, plans, and specifications
  • Wiring 120V, 480V, and low voltage systems
  • Working with lighting, transformers, motor controls, and switchboards
  • Measuring, threading, bending, and running EMT and rigid conduit (½" – 4")
  • Sizing feeders and managing tooling requirements per job
  • Communicating clearly with customers, the service manager, and the team
  • Organizing and planning projects of varying scale
  • Attending job site meetings and contributing to project coordination
  • Conducting employee evaluations (Journeyman-level candidates)

WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING
  • Active state-issued electrician license, either Journeyman/Master Electrician license or Electrician Apprentice license (Level 3 or 4)
  • Demonstrated hands-on industrial electrical experience (verifiable, not just listed as a skill)
  • Ability to troubleshoot from start to finish without relying on schematics or complete customer information
  • Proficient with 120V, 480V, and low voltage systems
  • Working knowledge of motor controls, transformers, lighting, and switchboards
  • Experience with feeder sizing requirements
  • Ability to measure, thread, bend, and run EMT and rigid conduit up to 4"
  • Strong working knowledge of NEC code
  • Ability to interpret blueprints, plans, drawings, and rough sketches
  • Comfortable working with minimal supervision
  • Capable of training less experienced electricians
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Outlook, and ERP systems
  • Willing and able to travel to job sites
  • Ability to lift 50 lbs.
  • Valid driver's license

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $35 - $45

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