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Lead Electrician

    • Austin, Texas
  • $40 per hour

Job description

Yellowstone Local is proud to represent KDR Electrical Services, an industry leader in commercial electrical contracting.

If you're a licensed Journeyman Electrician with job-running experience and a drive to lead crews and run high-performing projects, this is your next big move.

What’s in it for You?

  • Competitive compensation up to $40.00 per hour based on experience

  • Company van provided for qualified lead electricians

  • Full-time schedule averaging 40 hours per week

  • Consistent commercial project work with long-term stability

  • 401(k) with company matching

  • Health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and HSA options

  • Paid time off and paid holidays

  • Life insurance coverage

  • Weekly pay with performance-based evaluations

  • Company-provided safety equipment and job-ready support

Why You’ll Love It Here

  • Leadership that trusts you to run work without micromanagement

  • Clear expectations, strong communication, and real backing from management

  • Opportunities to grow as commercial contracts expand

  • A team that values craftsmanship, accountability, and professionalism

  • A safety-first culture where doing it right matters

  • Leadership with real field experience who understand the job

Your New Role

  • Lead crews of 2 to 10 electricians on commercial electrical projects in Austin, Texas, and within a 30-mile radius

  • Oversee day-to-day jobsite operations, productivity, and safety

  • Interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications for accurate installations

  • Ensure all work complies with NEC standards and local electrical codes

  • Plan and schedule daily and weekly tasks for your crew

  • Coordinate manpower needs and evaluate crew performance

  • Perform material takeoffs and manage just-in-time material delivery

  • Communicate with project managers, site supervisors, and field personnel

  • Utilize project management platforms such as Procore, when applicable, to track progress and documentation

Hiring Expectations: Apply today, complete a quick phone screening, and get ready for an interview with our team to discuss your goals and experience.

Job requirements

  • Valid Texas Journeyman Electrician License issued by TDLR

  • A minimum of 2 years of hands-on commercial electrical work experience is required

  • 6 to 12 months of lead journeyman or job-running responsibility preferred

  • Proven ability to lead crews and oversee commercial job sites

  • Strong knowledge of NEC and local electrical codes

  • Experience with manpower planning, scheduling, and time management

  • Familiarity with material takeoffs and jobsite logistics

  • Experience with Procore or similar construction management platforms preferred

  • Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills

KDR Electrical Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. #red

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