Commercial Lighting Electrician -Newton, NJ

Stones River Electric; Newton (NJ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Gas card

Phone reimbursement

Storage unit for materials

Job summary

Stones River Electric is seeking a Commercial Lighting Bucket Electrician to support our growing national operations. The role requires experience in commercial lighting and bucket truck operation, with duties spanning diagnostics, repairs, and retrofits across diverse facilities.

Travel is expected based on project needs, including overnight stays. The ideal candidate is dependable, self-sufficient, and capable of taking ownership with minimal supervision, using basic technology and maintaining

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of commercial electrical experience.
• Experience operating and maintaining a bucket truck.
• Experience with equipment hauling preferred.
• Experience with commercial lighting systems and repairs.
• Willingness to travel including overnight stays.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload in the field.
• Comfortable using basic technology (iPad, etc.).
• Good communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
• Must pass drug screen, background check, and MVR.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose lighting and electrical issues in commercial environments.
• Perform repairs and retrofits on lighting systems.
• Operate and maintain a bucket truck while on site.
• Travel to project sites and work across retail, office, industrial, and hospitality facilities.
• Complete work safely and efficiently with minimal supervision.

Skills

Bucket truck operation

Commercial electrical experience

Travel readiness

Troubleshooting

Independent work

Communication skills

Valid driver’s license

MVR/drug screening

Tools

Basic hand tools (meter, pliers, wire strippers, tape measure)

Job description

Description

Stones River Electric is seeking a Commercial Lighting Bucket Electrician to support our growing national operations, offering competitive hourly rates based on experience.

This role requires a skilled electrician with experience in commercial lighting and bucket truck operations who can troubleshoot, work independently, and perform service, repair, and maintenance across commercial environments including retail, office, industrial, and hospitality facilities. Responsibilities include diagnosing lighting and electrical issues, performing repairs and retrofits, operating and maintaining a bucket truck, and ensuring work is completed safely and efficiently.

The ideal candidate is dependable, self-sufficient in the field, and able to take ownership of their work with minimal supervision. This position requires travel based on project needs, including out-of-town and overnight stays.

Requirements

• 5+ years of commercial electrical experience
• Experience operating and maintaining a bucket truck
• Experience with equipment hauling preferred
• Experience with commercial lighting systems and repairs
• Willingness and ability to travel as needed, including overnight stays
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and manage workload in the field
• Comfortable using basic technology (iPad, etc.)
• Good communication skills
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record
• Must pass drug screen, background check, and MVR

Tools Required

• Basic hand tools including meter, pliers, wire strippers, and tape measure

What We Provide

• Company vehicle, gas card, and company credit card
• Equipment provided
• Phone reimbursement
• Storage unit for materials and equipment

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid holidays and vacation
• 401k with company match
• Sign-on and referral bonuses after 90 days
• Anniversary bonus

TLC Investments DBA Stones River Electric is an equal opportunity employer.