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Service Electrician - Commercial (Southeast US)

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 3 Aug 2026

💰 $80,000/yr($66,000/yr – $80,000/yr)

About the role

About this role:

The Journeyman Electrician / Field Specialist performs commercial electrical service, maintenance, troubleshooting, and small‑project installations across a variety of commercial facilities. This role requires a valid Journeyman Electrician License and strong technical skill in diagnosing and resolving electrical issues in active, occupied buildings.

Compensation:

$33.00 - $40.00 per hour pending experience and active state electrical license.
Travel expenses paid
Vehicle provided
Fuel card

Travel:

On average 2–3-week sprints in the Southeast US.
Most projects are in Georgia and the Southeast US.
Housing (Airbnb) is paid by company, travel to and from project is covered as well as per diem.
Company vehicle provided

Duties / Expectations:

Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills
Ability to work independently in the field with minimal supervision
Familiarity with commercial building systems, including lighting controls, switchgear, and distribution equipment
Apply advanced knowledge of electrical theory and NEC code
Perform NEC calculations
Execute all types of conduit bends using various bender types
Install raceways, boxes, cables, panels, breakers, and transformers
Assist with wire pulling and switchboard installation
Install light fixtures, devices, and cover plates
Connect branch circuits including terminations and equipment
Perform basic testing and troubleshooting of electrical systems
Read and interpret blueprints and schematics
Maintain basic knowledge of control systems and components
Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements:

High school diploma or GED
2+ years in a commercial service role.
Expert-level troubleshooting skills in a commercial setting.
Must have ability to run and lead small size projects (1-4 electricians)
Possess an active state Journeyman electrical license or higher.
OSHA 10 certification
Ability to pass a criminal and motor vehicle background check

What We Offer:

Medical/Dental/Vision/401K
Overtime potential
Housing and Per diem paid while traveling.
Paid Time Off
Paid travel back home every 3 weeks
Holiday Pay
Weekly Pay

Job Type:

Full-Time

Requirements (Physical requirements will vary between job sites and peak periods)

This is a field job using many physical attributes. In addition to sitting, standing, and walking for extended periods of time, employees should be able to do the following:

Walk, climb, lift, bend, squat, kneel, push, pull, twist, and reach overhead routinely and repetitively. Occasional lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds.
Regularly work from elevated spaces for extended periods of time, including ladders, man lifts, scaffolding, or reach booms. Climb ladder with 30 pounds.
Balance on normal work surfaces.
Comfortable in tight spaces (occasionally).
Reach, handle, grasp, and pull cables, wires, tools, and equipment.
Focus close up and far away (with or without correction). Distinguish color coded wires. Use peripheral vision and exercise depth perception.
Flexible, adaptable, and embraces change.
Good troubleshooting ability. Embraces quality control processes. Good attention to detail. Follows process and procedure.
Speaking, hearing and seeing for communicating with employees and outside resources, as well as managing risks of a construction environment is required.

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

This Position Description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions or qualifications. Employee is expected to follow these and other job-related instructions, policies, processes, and procedures.

Working Conditions:

Work is performed on construction sites in a variety of weather conditions. Travel nationwide, up to 100%, sometimes with short notice (non-travelling short-term jobs are available from time to time depending on project availability).