Apprentice Electrician - New Mexico

GrowthWise Search Partners; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 146,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

GrowthWise Search Partners is seeking a Traveling Electrical Apprentice for data center and large-scale commercial projects. This W2 role offers travel, overtime, and per diem, with earnings potential highlighted as up to $4,000 per week.

You will work with Journeyman Electricians, performing conduit runs, wiring, and electrical installations on data center builds. Candidates should have hands-on experience and OSHA certification; travel-heavy work schedule will be required.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform physically demanding electrical construction work including lifting, climbing and working in confined spaces.
• Must successfully complete required pre-employment background and drug screening.
• Prior experience performing hands-on commercial/industrial electrical work.
• Experience running EMT conduit and pulling wire; reading basic electrical blueprints, schematics, or wiring diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Assist Journeyman Electricians with installation, maintenance and repair of commercial electrical systems.
• Run conduit (EMT) and pull wire under supervision; terminate electrical connections.
• Support electrical installation on data center new builds and large-scale projects.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and wiring diagrams; troubleshoot with Journeyman Electricians.

Skills

Physical fitness

Background check

Hands-on electrical experience

Reading blueprints

Data center / large-scale projects

OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification

Education

OSHA 10/30 certified

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 onto future projects