Commercial Service Electrician - (Southeast)

Knight Electric, Inc.; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel expenses paid

Company vehicle provided

Fuel card

Housing provided (Airbnb)

Per diem during travel

Job summary

Knight Electric, Inc. is seeking a Journeyman Electrician / Field Specialist to perform commercial electrical service, maintenance, troubleshooting, and small-project installations across occupied buildings. A valid Journeyman license and strong diagnostic skills are required.

The role includes travel across the Southeast, with housing, travel expenses, and a company vehicle provided. Expect 2–3 week sprint cycles in Georgia and the Southeast US, with overtime potential and per diem during

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 2+ years in a commercial service role.
• Active Journeyman electrical license or higher.
• OSHA 10 certification.
• Ability to pass a criminal and motor vehicle background check.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and diagnose electrical issues in active, occupied buildings.
• Work independently in the field with minimal supervision.
• Read and interpret blueprints and schematics; perform NEC calculations.
• Install raceways, boxes, cables, panels, breakers, and transformers.
• Assist with wire pulling and switchboard installation.
• Install light fixtures and devices; ensure safe terminations of circuits.
• Lead small projects with 1–4 electricians; manage field activities.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Lead small projects

Electrical systems knowledge

Reading blueprints

NEC calculations

Familiar with lighting controls

Independent field work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Conduit benders

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

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 schematicsMaintain 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). Shifts and hours vary by project but will include night and weekend shifts.