journeyperson electrician

journeyperson

electrical foreman

apprentice

general foreman

Bergelectric

Bergelectric is a great company to work for. Whether you are a skilled Electrician/Engineer or just getting your foot in the door, Berg will ensure to provide you with the training and materials needed to succeed. 

There really is no typical day at work for me, I am the liaison between the paperwork and the field work. I ensure that all documents are received and annotated electronically and on the plan sheets. This will avoid any errors, and allow anyone to pull up an Architectural and/or Electrical sheet and see any revisions that have been made to a specific area. I also write RFI's and put together submitting for the design team. Typically, my day consist of supporting the Project Engineer. Whatever is needed, is done, I was hired as an admin but through my proven work ethic, I am currently performing PE work.

I have learned a lot about the construction industry and the electrician side of it as well. I have learned how the back hand of building a building works. I have created an office system that flows well and smoothly and I am positive my Project Manager will utilize this same system flow on the rest of his jobs. 

Management is easy to work with. You do not get micro-managed here. They let you run with a task and see how you performed. They are helpful and willing to assist if needed. Only thing I would change is for the management to treat all employees equally, no matter the position. There are many things I have wanted to alter about my hire on contract but Berg did not agree and they did not meet me half way. My advise is, if you find a good honest employee and their work ethic is great, do what you have to do to keep them instead of flying through multiple temps. 

For me the hardest part was knowing that I have a skill set that can add a lot of value to any team, and yet having to learn a completely new trade. It was well worth it now, I find myself more dynamic and of course my knowledge has increased (that is always a plus!) Co-workers are all easy going. We laugh and make jokes all day long, which does help the day pass by faster. With a heavy workload like this and while working under OSHPD, it is vital that you have a team of people who all are well rounded and can lighten up the mood. 


I would say the most enjoyable part of the job is actually being able to learn something completely new and being trusted to begin to carry out! I began working just as an admin, helping with paper work etc, one day when we were super busy and needed to pump out multiple RFI's my Project Manager suggested handing off a few RFI's to me, after that day I was doing everything a Project Engineer does. And for me, that was big.

As a recent hire at Bergelectric, I am thrilled to share my overwhelmingly positive experience with this remarkable company. From day one, it has been an inspiring journey filled with growth, learning, and a genuine sense of purpose. The onboarding process was seamless and well-structured, allowing me to quickly integrate into the team and understand the company's values and vision. The support and guidance I received from my colleagues and managers have been invaluable. Everyone is approachable, friendly, and willing to go the extra mile to ensure my success. What truly sets Bergelectric apart is its unwavering commitment to employee development. The company offers a wide range of training programs, workshops, and mentorship opportunities that allow employees to enhance their skills and expand their knowledge base. The investment in employee growth is evident! Bergelectric also prioritizes work-life balance, understanding that happy and fulfilled employees are the key to success. The company provides, wellness programs, and various initiatives that promote overall well-being. I am incredibly grateful to be part of such an exceptional organization that not only prioritizes professional growth but also cares deeply about its employees' happiness and satisfaction. Bergelectric has exceeded my expectations in every aspect, and I look forward to a long and prosperous career here. If you are seeking a company that values its employees, encourages growth, and fosters a positive work environment, I wholeheartedly recommend joining Bergelectric. It is a place where your talents are nurtured, and your contributions are celebrated.

Work-life balance
Work-life balance at Bergelectric is very poor. Answering phone calls and emails outside of business hours are supported, regardless of what Berg policy states. Work load is too extreme for a foreman or higher to perform during normal business hours and Berg does NOT like to pay overtime

Pay & benefits
My pay and benefits at Bergelectric are very competitive

Job security and advancement
In terms of job security at Bergelectric, if you put an honest effort in to your work, they are great at keeping their employees working

Management
In general, managers at Bergelectric are over-worked.

Culture
Collaboration with my colleagues at Bergelectric dramatically varies by the team your with, job by job. It’s rare to continue with the same team after a job is complete.

Overall
I’ve been with Bergelectric almost 15 yrs. It’s always felt like a family. They strive for efficiency and productivity. If employees gave their honest effort, Berg is good at keeping everyone employed and busy.
My major complaint is Berg’s lack of effort to provide and support more balance at home. Company policy is to not require business related phone calls and emails at home, but I’ve been asked to call and answer my emails outside of business hours. The workload as a foreman and higher is too extreme to fit in to a normal business day and Berg does NOT like paying overtime.

What is the best part of working at the company?
There is a lot of opportunity for growth there 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Other crew members may feel threatened or feel they might look bad if you outperform them. And hierarchy of white hats and there guys that seem to not have rules apply to specific teams or crews 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
The work culture is good if leadership is good but constructive criticism,shouldn’t be singling out one person. It needs to be addressed to everyone.  The same code of ethics and integrity and quality of work should be united. This can very from job to job. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
I do like that what leadership I have worked for has been open to how they want things done. As far as installation and the idiosyncrasies of the installation process. And that they are discussed at the beginning of the day and expectations will very from day to day.

My day begins at 8:00 AM, I check my phone for immediate service calls to be scheduled. I contact and schedule any available electrical technicians. I prepare billing documents from previous day, provide quotes, provide change orders and purchase orders as needed. I also manage the time keeping On occassion, I go on job walks for possible contract opportunities. I contact the General Contractors for collections based on the aging reports. At the end of day, I prioritize my checklist for a fersh start the next day. Management has been extremely helpful in guidance, constructive criticism and acknowledging a job well done. I've been shown how to excel in properly communicating with the customers, and at the same time showing confidence in my actions. My co-workers are professionalul, informative and funny. The hardest part of the job is to solve a problem with an approaching deadline, it's difficult and it gets completed. The most enjoyable part of the job is to assist my co-workers whenever needed.

Bergs Means and Methods are the foundation of any typical work day. Production, materials, tools and equipment all looking four weeks ahead. I attended all of bergelectrics training courses for journymen and foreman to completion. Bergelectric had a habit of making employees with as little as 4yrs in the field foreman. With many years in the field I found that counterproductive. Co-workers were hard working and most of them I was proud to have worked with. The hardest part of working for bergelectric was never knowing the managements agenda, even when you're a part of management, someone above you had a secret agenda. I enjoyed being part of a team. Working close with others who have the same goals of working safe and seeing the end result of a job well done. Bergelectric was a good company to work for and I would do it all again.

This company utilized a military type environment where screaming in your employee's face if they are late getting back from lunch or break. The lack of professionalism when disciplining an employee is disgusting. The upper management i.e. superintendents  and general superintendents is why they cannot keep foreman. I ran a job where my direct super would show up and ask me to install something his way because he liked doing it his way even though he wasn't lifting any tools. Then this same super would show up with the general super and the general super would criticize the work that you installed per your super. Then the regional super would show up and walk the job and want it done his way! Not once did one of these moron's man up and say hey I had him change it. To make matters worse, you are then reviewed on the overall job performance monetarily! How can you be held accountable for a job going over budget when you have an upper management team that don't communicate nor let go of the reigns! Waste of time

I've had an excellent experience working at Bergelectric. The company offers a supportive work environment with plenty of opportunities for professional growth and development. Here are some highlights:

- Strong emphasis on safety and quality workmanship
- Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package
- Supportive management that values employee input
- Opportunities for advancement and skill development
- Collaborative team atmosphere
- Interesting and challenging projects across various sectors

Bergelectric truly invests in its employees, providing ongoing training and the latest tools and technology. The company culture promotes work-life balance and fosters a sense of pride in our projects.

If you're looking for a stable career in electrical contracting with a respected industry leader, I highly recommend considering Bergelectric. It's a place where hard work is recognized and rewarded.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Pay but only if on a government job. Otherwise 28/hour.. don't get insurance through them either

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Not appreciated and working long hours and they don't give a dang about you 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Garbage. They wanna act like they care and help you but they dont

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Stressful and not knowing what's happening an hour from now.  Also break the laws in requirements for break times. Allowed 15 min break at 2pm and you work at least 9 hours probably 10. No communication. Also recruiter will lie to you about how long the job will last so basically I left a good permanent job for a little more pay because I was told it was 2.more years but ended up being about 10 months

What is the best part of working at the company?
Knowing that I'm working  towards a very good highly rewarding future career 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The demand to fulfill the requirements to complete the contract 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Fast paced highly motivated working environment that requires extremely experienced and qualified people that all need to be on the same page with same goal in mind

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
4:30am-5:00pm 10hr shift. 1st we plan out the days activity get all needed materials and tools. 2nd drive to jobsite set up  tools and unload van start work. 3rd clean up jobsite load up tools and supplies. Get to storage connex unload van and finish up the day

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