Helix Electric was founded in 1985 and is now one of the nation's largest and most successful electrical contracting companies. Our commitment to empowering people and powering projects is realized by our exceptional team of dedicated and highly skilled experts working together and never settling for good enough. We are proud of the team-oriented and employee-empowered business approach that defines our unique character.
Helix Electric has a need for a dependable Spotter to support safe, efficient jobsite operations. The successful candidate will be part of a production-driven team and will help protect crews, equipment, and surrounding work areas by maintaining awareness of changing jobsite conditions and supporting safe movement of personnel and equipment.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES & SCOPE:
Serve as a dedicated spotter for work activities requiring continuous visual monitoring and clear communication
Monitor active work areas for hazards, unauthorized access, and unsafe conditions
Help guide the safe movement and positioning of equipment, materials, and personnel in active work zones
Maintain visual contact with operators and nearby personnel during controlled work activities
Assist with barricades, warning zones, restricted-access areas, and traffic-control measures
Support ladder safety and work involving MEWPs by helping identify hazards and maintain clearances
Communicate immediately when work must pause, stop, or be adjusted for safety reasons
Follow project safety plans, job hazard analyses, site-specific requirements, and required trainings
Wear required PPE at all times and promote safe work practices on site
Perform other work as assigned
Qualifications & Required Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Prior construction, industrial, warehouse, logistics, or jobsite support experience preferred
Prior experience working around moving equipment, elevated work, or active construction operations preferred
OSHA 10 required or ability to obtain as a condition of employment; OSHA 30 preferred where project-required
Ability to understand and follow safety procedures, hand signals, verbal directions, barricade requirements, and work-zone controls
Site-specific spotter, flagger, MEWP, or client-mandated safety training may be required depending on project scope
Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & REQUIREMENTS:
HELIX OFFERS:
| Location | Cedar Rapids, IA |
| Industry | Construction |
| Company Size | 1,500 to 1,999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1985 |
| Website | http://www.helixelectric.com/ |
Helix Electric is a full service electrical contractor and an industry leader specializing in design-build and highly complex electrical projects throughout the United States. We have a strong reputation, an extensive network of customer relationships, and have consistently provided cutting-edge product innovations.
The company was founded in 1985 and has since delivered significant, high-profile projects in virtually every market segment, making it one of the largest, most experienced and successful electrical contracting companies in the nation. Our company vision and dedication to a team-oriented and employee-empowered business approach defines the unique character of the company. The Helix team consists of notably skilled experts in every aspect of electrical design and construction and is guided by the founding principles of the company: integrity, quality, safety, collaboration and a commitment to ultimate client satisfaction through competitive performance, consistency and dedication.