Lightspeed Electrical: The hiring pool

BY STEPHANIE CALLAHAN, Owner/ Lightspeed Electrical

This week, I have decided to write a “State of the Industry” article, as many people ask me about jobs in the electrical field and who is filling them these days. Sadly, the answer is “not enough people.”

There are many reasons why, but there is definitely a shortage of great electricians, especially in the Branson Tri-Lakes area. This field requires an understanding of high-level science and math, combined with the strength and agility of physical labor. The last two decades of wireless progress have also required electricians to learn how to integrate technology into our electrical work.

Did you know that it takes at least four years to become a skilled and knowledgeable service electrician; the kind that can diagnose problems in existing homes.  Many tradesmen start in construction, where wiring is simpler due to open stud visibility and accessibility. Often, those apprentices do not stay in the field long enough to achieve a journeyman level of experience. And that results in a shortage of skilled residential service electricians.

So, yes, hiring is difficult. Especially because our customers want clean cut, experienced electricians with no criminal histories and…companies like Lightspeed want team players who are great at educating our customers about safety and efficiency. YOU are one of our best resources for hiring! Because everyone knows an electrician…a family member, a friend, a neighbor. If you know an electrician that is unhappy at his current job, tell him to call us at 417-239-5050. We are consistently growing to meet the demand for faster service. We are a happy, healthy company, and we have been providing a great workplace for our employees for 20 years.