Journeyman Electrician

Skillit; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Tool allowance

Job summary

Skillit is seeking experienced journeyman electricians to support commercial construction projects in Fort Worth, TX. You will install, wire, and maintain electrical systems while reading plans and keeping work compliant with NEC and local codes.

The role requires 3+ years of experience, strong troubleshooting abilities, and a commitment to safety. Competitive overtime, benefits, and steady dispatch on Fort Worth-area sites are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of commercial electrical experience on construction or service jobs.
• Read and interpret technical drawings and blueprints.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for electrical systems.
• Ability to pass background check and drug screen.
• English proficiency; bilingual Spanish/English a plus.

Responsibilities

• Install, wire, and maintain commercial electrical systems per NEC and local code.
• Read and interpret drawings to install wiring and equipment accurately.
• Troubleshoot electrical faults safely and efficiently.
• Install and service lighting, low-voltage/VDV, standby/emergency systems.
• Perform medium-voltage work and PV tasks as required.
• Coordinate with other trades on-site and enforce safety procedures.

Skills

Read blueprints

Troubleshooting

Electrical systems

Safety compliance

English proficiency

Driver's license

Education

Texas Journeyman Electrician license

OSHA 10

NFPA 70E training

Tools

Medium-voltage equipment

Job description

About this roleExperienced journeyman electricians needed in Fort Worth for commercial construction projects. You'll install and maintain electrical systems, read plans and layouts, troubleshoot issues, and work safely to meet code on active job sites. Pay range $30-45/hr DOE, with regular overtime opportunities. This role is hands-on and independent - ideal for licensed tradespeople who can interpret blueprints, coordinate with other trades, and keep work moving on schedule. Must be comfortable on commercial sites, performing medium-voltage work, lighting, low-voltage/VDV, and emergency/standby system tasks.What you'll doInstall, wire, and maintain commercial electrical systems per NEC and local code (raceways, wireways, conduit, feeders)Read and interpret electrical drawings, plans, and layouts to install wiring and equipment accuratelyTroubleshoot electrical faults and malfunctions safely and efficiently (amperage issues, wear/tear, protective devices)Install and service lighting, low-voltage systems (VDV), standby/emergency systems, and overcurrent devicesPerform medium-voltage work and general PV (solar) tasks as required on project scopeCoordinate with other trades on-site, perform work inspections, and enforce safety proceduresWhat we're looking for3+ years commercial electrical experience on construction or service jobsProven ability to read and interpret technical drawings and blueprintsSkilled at troubleshooting electrical systems, selecting and installing overcurrent devicesExperience with wireway/raceway installation, lighting, low-voltage/VDV, and standby/emergency systemsFamiliarity with medium-voltage work and basic PV (solar) system tasksStrong commitment to job-site safety and compliance with local, state, and federal regulationsQualificationsTexas Journeyman Electrician license or equivalent certificationOSHA 10 (minimum) - OSHA 30 preferred; NFPA 70E training a plusValid driver's license with clean driving record and reliable transportationAbility to pass background check and drug screenEnglish proficiency for safe communication on job sites (bilingual Spanish/English a plus)What we offerCompetitive hourly pay with overtime (time-and-a-half) - $30-45/hr DOEHealth insurance options (medical, dental, vision) and paid holidays401(k) or retirement plan with company matchPaid time off and sick leave after probationary periodTool allowance or reimbursement and training opportunitiesWeekly pay and reliable dispatch to Fort Worth-area projectsReady to apply?Build your profile. Sam gets you in front of contractors hiring for your trade.ApplyJobs find youSkillit connects craft workers directly with contractors hiring for your trade. No resumes, no chasing listings. Build your profile once and let jobs find you.Get discovered automatically: Contractors search for talent like you every day.No more chasing listings: Skillit surfaces your profile when a job matches your skills and certs.Sam does the legwork: Your craft hiring assistant works 24/7 to connect you with active hiring contractors.