Overview
Big Bear Electric is an established electrical contracting company looking to add a skilled Electrician with 5–8 years of experience to our team.
We are looking for someone who can work independently on standard tasks, support job efficiency, and continue developing toward a full mechanic role.
Most of our work is residential (new construction, renovations, and service work).
Duties
- Installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting electrical systems on construction sites, including low voltage and high voltage applications
- Perform rough wiring, device installation, and trim work
- Work alongside, lead and support apprentice electricians on jobs
- Complete tasks with minimal supervision
- Maintain clean, organized, and safe job sites
- Handle tools, materials, and job setup efficiently
- Follow company standards for installation and quality and workmanship
- Perform residential electrical troubleshooting independently
- Communicate clearly with team members and customers
- Keeping projects moving efficiently and on schedule
Requirements
- 5-8 years of electrical experience (required)
- Strong understanding of residential wiring methods
- Ability to work independently on standard tasks, including: Running wire, Installing outlets, switches, lighting, troubleshooting, panel work
- Good work ethic and consistent attendance
- Takes direction well and works as part of a team
- Valid driver’s license (must be insurable)
What Success Looks Like
- Complete assigned tasks without supervision
- Produces clean, organized, code-compliant work
- Helps jobs stay productive and on schedule
- Communicates professionally with customers and coworkers
- Demonstrates leadership potential and accountability
- Ability to manage a project and lead a crew
Important – Please Read
This is not an entry-level or mid-level position.
We are looking for someone who already has solid experience and is ready to:
- take on more responsibility
- improve their skills
- grow within a structured company
Growth Opportunity
We have a clear career path:
Apprentice → Mechanic → Lead Electrician
Employees who perform well and take ownership have opportunities for advancement and increased pay.
Pay: $30.00 - $38.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- How many days did you miss work (excluding scheduled time off) in the last 6 months?
- If a job is falling behind schedule, what do you do?
- How comfortable are you working inside customers’ homes and interacting directly with homeowners?
- When arriving at a customers house should you park in the driveway or the street? Why?
- When working on a new construction job site and you finish your assigned task, what do you do next?
Experience:
- Residential Electrician: 5 years (Required)
- Residential Electric Troubleshooting: 5 years (Required)
- Electrical Generator Service work: 3 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Drivers License with clean MVR and are you insurable (Required)
Location:
- Shirley, NY 11967 (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Shirley, NY 11967 (Required)
Work Location: In person
