Material Handler

The Material Handler is responsible for performing an array of duties such as loading, unloading and transporting materials to and from jobsites. This is considered to be a safety sensitive position.

Assist electricians during the installation of new electrical systems or repair and maintain electrical systems.
• May be required to obtain equipment certification to operate material handling equipment.
• May be submitted as an approved Bergelectric driver to receive and deliver materials.
• They must be in compliance with state and local codes.
• Must interact with clients, vendors, and Bergelectric employee in a professional manor.
• Using a variety of hand and power tools, helper electricians productively and safely install electrical and low voltage material.
• Duties include cleanup activity, gathering and transporting materials and tools to electricians on the construction project.

• Under the direction of the project foreman, receive, organize, and safely deliver material to the workforce.
• Clean and dispose of trash as directed by supervisors.

• May work either inside or outside in any weather (Cold, Snow, Rain, Heat)
• Work is sometimes noisy, cramped, dirty and poorly ventilated.
• Hazards include risk of electrical shock and other worksite accidents.
• 40-hour workweek is normal, though overtime is to be expected; electricians may work nights, weekends, on-call, or on emergencies
• Lift 50 lbs. from the ground and pull 50 lbs. of force.
• Must make use of feet, legs, hands and arms to climb and/or balance on scaffolding or ladders.
• Must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl, sometimes in cramped and awkward positions.
• Must have use of arms and fingers to reach and handle material, tools and other equipment.
• Must be able to work off of ladders, man lifts, or reach booms, or other equipment previously certified to operate.
• Must be able to see and hear or have corrected vision and hearing.
• Must be able to distinguish color coded wires.

• A variety of weather conditions including cold, snow, rain, heat, etc.
• High noise levels.

Bergelectric is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and a 401k retirement plan with employer matching.

The information contained in the job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed by this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned by the Supervisor or their designee.

Bergelectric is a Federal government contractor and subject to the requirements of the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP). We have listed the affirmative action laws that we are governed by and their implementing regulations for your easy reference:

• Executive Order 11246 including Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision (41 C.F.R. part 60)
• The Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistant Act of 1974, as amended (41 C.F.R. 60-300)
• Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (41 C.F.R. 60-741)