Lead Electrician

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development

Position Title:

Lead Electrician

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

The Lead Electrician is responsible for leading electrical work in the field while ensuring that installations are completed safely, efficiently, accurately, and in accordance with Company standards, project requirements, applicable codes, and customer expectations.

At Cornerstone Electric, a Lead Electrician is more than an installer. This role is expected to set the tone on the jobsite, guide helpers and apprentices, protect Company resources, communicate effectively, solve problems, and take ownership of the quality and productivity of assigned work.

The Lead Electrician must demonstrate strong trade knowledge, sound judgment, dependable leadership, professionalism, safety awareness, attention to detail, and pride in craftsmanship. This position requires the ability to lead by example and represent Cornerstone Electric with integrity at all times.

• Integrity in all actions and decisions.
• Respect toward coworkers, customers, vendors, and inspectors.
• Dependability and accountability.
• Ownership of jobsite productivity and workmanship.
• Commitment to developing helpers and apprentices.
• Pride in craftsmanship.
• Commitment to safety and code‑compliant work.
• Positive attitude and professionalism.
• Servant leadership that supports team success.

• Lead assigned electrical work on residential, commercial, service, or project-based jobs as directed.
• Provide clear direction to helpers, apprentices, and other assigned team members and take ownership of the quality of their work and overall delivery.
• Set the standard for work ethic, professionalism, cleanliness, and quality.
• Maintain awareness of project priorities, deadlines, and scope of work.
• Communicate job progress, needs, delays, and concerns to the appropriate supervisor or manager.
• Help train and coach less experienced team members in safe, efficient, and correct work practices.
• Take ownership of jobsite organization and daily productivity.

• Install, maintain, repair, and troubleshoot electrical systems in accordance with applicable codes and Company standards.
• Read and interpret plans, specifications, diagrams, labels, schedules, and work orders.
• Lay out and install conduit, boxes, supports, panels, devices, fixtures, wiring, cable, and equipment.
• Perform circuit identification, testing, troubleshooting, and correction of electrical issues.
• Verify that work is neat, secure, complete, and ready for inspection or customer acceptance.
• Ensure installations meet NEC requirements, local codes, manufacturer instructions, and project specifications.
• Identify problems early and recommend practical solutions.

• Coordinate daily work activities with supervisors, project managers, customers, general contractors, and other trades as needed.
• Plan material, tool, and labor needs for assigned tasks.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas.
• Protect customer property, Company property, and finished surfaces.
• Support project setup, staging, inspections, punch work, and closeout activities.
• Document work completed, jobsite issues, change conditions, and needed follow‑up.

• Review material needs and communicate shortages in a timely manner.
• Receive, verify, organize, and stage materials for efficient installation.
• Use Company tools, equipment, vehicles, and materials responsibly.
• Maintain organized storage areas and reduce waste.
• Protect Company resources from loss, damage, or misuse.
• Return unused materials and tools according to Company expectations.

• Follow all Company safety policies and applicable OSHA requirements.
• Ensure required PPE is worn and used properly.
• Promote safe work practices among assigned team members.
• Identify and report hazards immediately.
• Use ladders, lifts, tools, meters, and equipment safely and correctly.
• Maintain awareness of energized work risks and follow required lockout/tagout…