Entry Level Electrician (Champaign)

Edelman, Inc.; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation

8 paid holidays

Bonuses for staying

Job summary

Edelman, LLC is hiring an Entry Level Electrician in Champaign, IL. The role offers hands-on training, opportunities to advance under senior installers, and a clear path from Level 1 to higher responsibilities. Monday–Friday schedule with occasional evenings or weekends based on workload.

The starting pay is $20/hour, with health, life, and retirement benefits, plus paid time off and holidays. A safety-first mindset and willingness to learn are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months of residential electrical install experience.
• Must pass a background check and drug screen.
• Valid driver's license, insurable through our company carrier.

Responsibilities

• Learn and execute basic wiring, outlets, lights, and switches under guidance of a senior installer.
• Run romex and low-voltage cable; run branch circuits per National Electric Code.
• Wire outlets, lights, switches (single-pole and 3-way); build standard residential services.
• Read blueprints and building codes to route wiring accurately.
• Keep the job site clean, prep space, and maintain truck stock.
• Track materials, hit target hours, and use ServiceTitan to keep jobs moving without handholding.

Skills

Electrical install experience

Safety-conscious

Reliability

Willing to learn

Education

Electrical Training Certificate

Level 1 Electrical Skills

Job description

Entry Level Electrician

Employment Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM-4:00 PM (occasional evenings/weekends as job demands)
Compensation: $20/hour to start

Looking for a trade you can build a real career on - not just a paycheck? At Edelman, we don't just fill entry-level spots, we grow electricians. We're looking for an Entry Level Electrician who wants to learn the trade hands-on from our senior installers, build real skills every day, and work toward running jobs on their own. If you're ready to learn something that pays off for the rest of your career, this is your start.

What You’ll Do:

• Learn and Execute: Install basic wiring, outlets, lights, and switches to company standard under the guidance of a senior installer - with growing independence as your skills build.
• Run Circuits Right: Pull romex and low-voltage cable, and run branch circuits to meet National Electric Code.
• Wire It Up: Tie in outlets, lights, and switches (single-pole and 3-way), and build standard residential services.
• Read the Blueprint: Follow blueprints and building codes to box, drill, and route wiring exactly where it needs to go.
• Keep the Job Site Right: Prep and protect the space, keep the truck stocked and clean, and leave every site better than you found it.
• Own Your Piece of the Job: Track materials, hit target hours, and use ServiceTitan to keep the job moving without needing a manager to hold your hand.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience: Minimum 6 months of residential electrical install experience.
• Screening: Must pass a background check and drug screen as a condition of employment.
• Reliability: Valid driver's license, insurable through our company carrier.
• Tools: Tools required for Install Level 2 work (we'll give you the list).
• Mindset: Safety-first, detail-oriented, and ready to learn from the people who've been doing this for years.
• Bonus Points: Electrical Training Certificate or completed Level 1 Electrical Skills.

What Edelman Offers:

• Compensation: $20/hour to start.
• Health & Wellness: Medical, dental (Blue Cross Blue Shield), and vision (VSP) - company-subsidized.
• Protected: $25,000 employer-paid life insurance, plus optional disability and accident coverage.
• Time Off & Retirement: Paid vacation, 8 paid holidays, and a 401(k) with company match up to 4%.
• Loyalty Program: Bonuses for sticking around.
• Growth: A real path from Level 1 to Level 2, journeyman, and beyond - learning directly from Edelman's senior electricians.

Ready to Start Your Trade?

If you're ready to learn a skill that pays off for the rest of your career, we want to talk. Apply today.

Equal Opportunity

Edelman, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.