Lead Electrician

Job Title: Lead Electrician

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Lead Electrician or Certified Journeyman Electrician to join our team. This role involves leading electrical tasks and projects efficiently and safely. The position operates Monday through Thursday from 5:30 am to 5:30 pm and Friday from 5:30 am to 12:00 pm. The initial contract is for three months, with the potential for extension based on project needs.

Responsibilities

• Run and bend conduit up to 4 inches.

• Perform cord drops and manage switchboards.

• Run and pull electrical wiring as required.

• Read and interpret blueprints accurately.

• Work on lifts when necessary to complete tasks efficiently.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in electrical work, including conduit and wiring.

• Strong troubleshooting skills in construction environments.

• Ability to interpret and work from blueprints.

• Experience with conduit bending and cable management.

• Competence in low voltage systems.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Holding a Journeyman's Card in PA, DE, NJ, or MD is a significant advantage.

Why Work Here?

Join a reputable and well-established company that values its employees. Our work is highly regarded, and we rely on referrals and word of mouth for new projects, which means stability and continued work. We do not lay off employees and ensure a minimum of 40 hours of work each week. This opportunity is designed to transition into a full-time role, offering comprehensive benefits from day one, including extensive insurance coverage, dental and vision care, a 401k match, and progressive PTO based on tenure. Enjoy a supportive environment with the possibility to move across teams if needed.

Work Environment

Work in diverse commercial and residential settings. Maintain a professional appearance and dress accordingly for the weather conditions.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Allentown, Pennsylvania.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $38.00/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 Allentown,PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 13, 2025.

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.