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Electrician- Licensed Journeyman, $120 per diem

Job DescriptionJob Description

Superior Skilled Trades is seeking Licensed Journeyman Electricians for a long term project in the Cedar Rapids, IA area.

 

LONG TERM! OVERTIME!

 

  • PAY: $50/hour
  • PER DIEM: $120/day (If Eligible)
  • HOURS: 68 total weekly hours. Shifts will be five 12-hour workdays and one 8-hour workday
  • SCHEDULE: Workdays will be Monday- Friday; 7:00 am-7:00 pm and Saturdays from 7:00 am-3:30 pm
  • START DATE: ASAP
  • DURATION: 2-3 years

 

Journeyman Electrician Job Description:

Experienced commercial electrician responsible for supporting the construction of a new data center facility. Primary duties include installing trapeze supports, assembling and installing prefab electrical components, and preparing infrastructure for large-scale electrical systems. Work includes both current tasks and upcoming phases, such as core & shell electrical installation, underground systems, and temporary power distribution.

 

Responsibilities for Journeyman Electrician:

  • Install trapeze hangers, cable tray supports, and seismic-rated support systems for large electrical and low-voltage pathways.
  • Assemble, modify, and install prefab electrical components, racks, and assemblies according to engineered drawings and project specifications.
  • Assist with core & shell electrical rough-in, including conduit routing, feeders, branch circuits, and equipment layout.
  • Support upcoming underground electrical work, including conduit routing, duct banks, vaults, grounding grids, and site electrical infrastructure.
  • Help establish and maintain temporary power systems for construction operations, including panels, transformers, cables, and distribution equipment.
  • Interpret blueprints, one-lines, and installation details to execute work accurately and efficiently.
  • Install and secure cable trays, raceways, and conduit systems (EMT, RMC, PVC, and underground-rated materials).

 

Qualifications for Journeyman Electrician:

  • Iowa Journeyman Electrical license required (Or reciprocal license)
  • OSHA 10 Required
  • 6+ years of electrical experience in a commercial setting.
  • Strong knowledge of commercial electrical installation and large-scale construction environments.
  • Proficient with hand and power tools, conduit bending, and installation hardware.
  • Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and construction drawings.
  • Familiarity with prefab processes, materials, and jobsite logistics.
  • Must be able to safely use hand/power tools and PPE
  • Must be able to perform job duties that require standing, crouching, twisting upper body, working at heights, and lifting up to 50 lbs. unassisted.
  • Position requires the use of PPE, including: Steel-Toe work boots, safety vest, hard hat, safety glasses, and gloves
  • Must have standard electrical hand tools.
  • Pre-employment drug screening required

 

Additional Requirements for Journeyman Electrician:

  • Must be eligible to work in the United States
  • Must have reliable transportation to the job site

 

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