Lead Electrician

Position:
Lead Commercial Electrician

Location:

Charlotte, NC

Availability:
Immediately

Direct Compensation:
Base Hourly + Bonus

• Hourly (Depending on Experience): $28-40
• Bonus Opportunities:
  Company Profit Sharing, On-Call Kickers, Commissions

Carolina Voltage is a commercial electrical service provider built by Electricians to be the best partner to our customers and team members. Being electricians ourselves, we know the value and skill of what our field teams need to succeed, and pride ourselves on how we acknowledge our team’s efforts. We have high standards but offer high rewards.

In addition to competitive pay and bonus opportunities, our full technician compensation package also includes:

• Health Insurance: BCBS Medial, Humana Dental & Vision Insurance
• High Quality Company Uniforms
• New Vans & Trucks
• Phone and Tablet
• Paid Parental Leave
• Holiday and PTO Package

A Lead Commercial Electrician at Carolina Voltage is responsible for running service calls and performing small projects in the field, acting as both a Technician and a Leader in the field.

• Lead a small field team of apprentices or technicians on service calls, repairs, and small installations.
• Assign tasks, set expectations, and verify work is completed safely and correctly.
• Keep the team productive with strong organizational skills.
• Escalate jobsite issues, customer concerns, material delays, safety hazards, or scope changes to senior leaders immediately.
• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, wiring diagrams, job notes, and manufacturer documentation.
• Identify unsafe conditions and recommend proper corrective action.
• Perform work in accordance with all applicable electrical codes, company standards, permit requirements, and safety best practices.
• Explain the issue and proposed repair, work plan, expected impact, and any changes in scope in clear, practical language to any relevant audience.
• Communicate professionally with customers at the beginning, during, and end of each job.
• Provide job updates to the office, dispatcher, manager, or customer as needed.
• Work indoors and outdoors in various environments such as attics, crawlspaces, on lifts or scaffolding, on even surfaces, and in varying weather conditions.
• Document all work performed in Service Titan using clear notes, photos, time entries, materials, recommendations, and total job documentation.
• Prepare accurate job summaries that can support invoices, customer records, warranty review, and future service calls.
• Create or assist with service estimates, repair recommendations, and change order approvals when additional work is identified.
• Complete all close out information, punch lists, safety notes, and other required records accurately and on time.

• A Team-first mindset, professional appearance, and customer-service focus.
• High school diploma or equivalent. Vocational or technical electrical systems training strongly preferred.
• Valid state-issued driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Pass a background check and drug screening.
• Minimum of 5 years electrical field experience, with demonstrated ability to lead others in the field.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across commercial and light industrial electrical service work.
• Experience using Service Titan or similar field service/jobbing platform.
• Working knowledge of electrical codes, jobsite safety practices, lockout/tagout principles, and safe electrical work procedures.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while leading a small team.

As a company built and run by tradesmen ourselves, we “get” the industry. We know how most other electrical companies are run, and very intentionally do things differently.…