Apprentice Electrician

Gilder Search Group; Carlsbad (NM); On-site; USD 143,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

W2 employment

Health insurance

Per diem

Overtime pay

Job summary

Gilder Search Group seeks Traveling Electrical Apprentice to work on a data center new build. You will assist journeyman electricians with installation, maintenance, and repair of commercial systems while traveling to project sites.

This W2 role includes overtime at 1.5x, daily per diem eligibility, and potential continued travel across New Mexico after the current project, estimated to last about 18 months.

Qualifications

• Physically demanding electrical construction work (lifting, climbing, confined spaces).
• Successful completion of pre-employment background and drug screening.
• Hands-on experience in commercial/industrial electrical work.
• Experience running EMT conduit and pulling wire.
• Experience reading basic electrical blueprints, schematics, or wiring diagrams.
• Experience on data center projects or large-scale commercial/industrial sites.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist Journeyman Electricians with installation, maintenance and repair of commercial electrical systems.
• Run conduit and pull wire under supervision; work on a data center new build.
• Support electrical installation work for a data center project, including fire electrical aspects.
• Read and interpret basic electrical blueprints, schematics, plans and wiring diagrams.
• Troubleshoot electrical issues alongside Journeyman Electricians.
• Follow NEC requirements, project specs and safety protocols.
• Maintain a clean, safe, organized work area.
• Transport and organize tools, materials, and equipment as needed.

Skills

Physically fit

Background check

Hands-on electrical work

EMT conduit

Blueprints reading

Data center experience

OSHA 10/30

Tools

EMT conduit

Wire pulling

Job description

If you are an Electrical Apprentice who is willing to travel, wants to work on big commercial projects, and wants to make strong money while building your electrical experience, this Traveling Electrical Apprentice opportunity was built for you.

This is W2 employment, not independent contractor work. You get the earning opportunity that comes with traveling electrical work, including overtime and per diem for eligible employees, plus the stability and benefits of being a company employee.

$32 to $38 per hour plus overtime at 1.5x (overtime daily) + daily workday per diem.

Total earnings potential up to $4,000 per week.

Working six 10-hour days, total earnings potential is approximately $3,140 to $3,710 per week, or $54,000 to $64,000 over four months.

Traveling Electrical Apprentice – Your Job Duties

As a Traveling Electrical Apprentice, you will work hands on alongside Journeyman Electricians performing commercial electrical work on a data center new build. You will:

• Assist Journeyman Electricians with installation, maintenance, and repair of commercial electrical systems
• Run conduit, including 3/4” and 1” EMT, pull wire, and terminate electrical connections under supervision
• Support electrical installation work for a data center new build, including fire electrical
• Read and interpret basic electrical blueprints, schematics, plans, and wiring diagrams
• Troubleshoot electrical issues and support diagnostic work alongside Journeyman Electricians
• Follow NEC requirements, project specifications, and job site safety protocols
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area
• Transport and organize tools, materials, and electrical equipment as needed

Traveling Electrical Apprentice – You Have (Required Skills, Experience & Team Fit)

You have:

• Ability to perform physically demanding electrical construction work including lifting, climbing and working in confined spaces
• Ability to successfully complete required pre-employment background and drug screening
• Prior experience performing hands on commercial or industrial electrical work
• Prior experience running EMT conduit and pulling wire
• Experience reading basic electrical blueprints, schematics, or wiring diagrams
• Prior experience working on data center projects or other large-scale commercial / industrial
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification

Traveling Electrical Apprentice – Benefits for You

You will be hired as a W2 employee rather than an independent contractor, giving you access to company benefits including health insurance, paid holidays and benefit package. After the current project concludes, there is an opportunity to keep traveling with the company and continue onto another project in New Mexico anticipated to last approximately 18 months.