Electrician Jobs in Iowa

An Electrician in the maintenance and installation industry is responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems and equipment. Their duties include reading and interpreting technical blueprints, diagnosing electrical faults, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and repairing or replacing faulty wiring or equipment. They may work in homes, businesses, factories, or construction sites. Electricians are also responsible for testing electrical systems to ensure they are functioning safely and effectively. They may also inspect electrical systems and equipment for any damage, faults, or parts that need repair or replacement.

Important skills for an Electrician include problem-solving, physical stamina, manual dexterity, and the ability to read and follow technical plans. They must also have good knowledge and understanding of electrical safety regulations. Electricians should hold an Electrician's license, and many also have certifications in areas such as electrical code, safety practices, and first aid. Before becoming an Electrician, a person may work as an electrical apprentice, a journeyman electrician, or an electrical technician.

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The Weitz Company

Licensed Electrician ( Non - Union )

What You'll Do: Install raceways, conduit, and cable trays Terminate motors and motor controls Pull wire and cable Install and terminate transformers, buss duct, switchgear, and motor control centers...

Electrician- Iowa Veterans Home

  • Marshalltown, IA
  • 1 day ago
  • Marshalltown, IA
  • 1 day ago

The responsibilities of this position include but not limited to: - Performs electrical duties of journeyman electrician such as installing conduit and boxes, replacing lighting fixtures, changing receptacles...

Electrician

  • Iowa City, IA
  • 2 days ago
  • Iowa City, IA
  • 2 days ago

The Electrician III d emonstrates Master Electrician qualifications, training, experience, and technical knowledge to properly plan, lay-out, and supervise the installation of electrical wiring, apparatus...

Electrical Maintenance Specialist

  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 2 days ago
  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 2 days ago

Electrical Maintenance Specialist for a leading manufacturing facility in Cedar Rapids, IA. This role is responsible to troubleshoot, repair and/or make modifications to automated control systems....

Industrial Maintenance Electrician

  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 2 days ago
  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 2 days ago

Three (3) years experience in industrial electrical/ electronics preferred Skills necessary Ability to understand complex electrical/electronic equipment, circuits, standards, automation & process controls...

Electrician- Iowa Veterans Home

  • Marshalltown, IA
  • 3 days ago
  • Marshalltown, IA
  • 3 days ago

The responsibilities of this position include but not limited to: - Performs electrical duties of journeyman electrician such as installing conduit and boxes, replacing lighting fixtures, changing receptacles...

Install, troubleshoot, and maintain switch gears, control wiring and components, overcurrent and overload protection for plant motors including three phase systems....

Electrician E Crew 5 PM-05:30 AM Fri, Sat, Sun + 1 more day

  • Oakland, IA
  • 3 days ago
  • Oakland, IA
  • 3 days ago

Ability to read and understand electrical wiring diagrams Troubleshoot electrical controls related process issues and components Must be willing to work in other area when needed Performs preventive...

Electrician II

  • Ames, IA
  • 4 days ago
  • Ames, IA
  • 4 days ago

Key Responsibilities: Install, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and replace electrical systems and components such as circuit breakers, relays, switches, conduit, wiring, receptacles, and magnetic starters...

Class A Journeyman Electrician

  • Boone, IA
  • 4 days ago
  • Boone, IA
  • 4 days ago

SOLAR FX Corporation (SFX) seeks a licensed and experienced Class A Journeyman Electrician for our solar projects....

Primary Job Duties: Install conduit (EMT, RMC, PVC) according to code and project specs Pull, splice, and terminate electrical wiring systems Install electrical panels, transformers, lighting, and switchgear...

John Deere Ottumwa Works - Industrial Electrician

  • Ottumwa, IA
  • 5 days ago
  • Ottumwa, IA
  • 5 days ago

National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) At least 3 years of manufacturing work experience Electrical journeypersons card or at least 8 years of industrial electrical maintenance experience (or...

Electrician Journeyman / Master

  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 7 days ago
  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 7 days ago

Minnesota-based solar energy company looking for 2 full-time Journeyman electricians....

Automation & Controls Electrician

  • Dubuque, IA
  • 9 days ago
  • Dubuque, IA
  • 9 days ago

Electrical Skills- Must have a strong background in industrial electrical systems; installation, maintenance and troubleshooting....

Electrician Mechanic

  • Dubuque, IA
  • 9 days ago
  • Dubuque, IA
  • 9 days ago

A 2-year electrical/electronic technical degree and 2, years of experience. 3 or more years of verifiable industrial Electrical/electronic maintenance experience....

Demographic Data for Iowa

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Salary for Electrician Jobs in Iowa

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireMaintenanceAndInstallation research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Electrician positions.



Highest Education Level

Electricians in Iowa offer the following education background
High School or GED
33.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
29.2%
Associate's Degree
17.9%
Bachelor's Degree
13.1%
Master's Degree
3.6%
Some College
1.2%
Some High School
1.0%
Doctorate Degree
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Electricians in Iowa
4-6 years
61.1%
2-4 years
14.1%
8-10 years
10.1%
None
9.9%
6-8 years
4.0%
1-2 years
0.6%
Less than 1 year
0.2%


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