Licensed Journeyman Electrician

Wachter; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a family-owned company that values its employees and offers a supportive work environment! As a licensed Electrician, you will be part of a dedicated team providing essential electrical services in commercial and industrial settings. This role involves hands-on work with electrical systems, ensuring they are maintained and operational. With a competitive pay range and a comprehensive benefits package, this opportunity is perfect for self-motivated individuals ready to make a difference. If you are looking for long-term employment with a company that invests in its workforce, this is the place for you!

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Prescription & Vision Benefits

Life AD&D and LTD insurance

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Company-matched 401K and IRA Retirement Savings

Per-Diem for overnight travel

Paid drive time and mileage

Company vehicles for electricians

Qualifications

• Must hold a current Journeyman's License and have an industrial background.
• Experience with electrical systems and voltages from 24v DC to 480v AC.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and ensure proper operation of electrical systems.
• Adhere to safety guidelines and communicate effectively with clients.

Skills

Journeyman's License

Industrial Controls/Automation

Conduit Bending

Electrical Systems Background

OSHA 10 or 30

Tools

Scissor Lift

Boom Lift

Bucket Lift

Job description

Wachter's greatest asset is the people who work here. Join the Wachter family and chart your career path!

Wachter is currently seeking traveling licensed Electricians to perform service and installation work in commercial and industrial environments. We are looking for a motivated team player who can also work independently and find solutions to get jobs done. Long-term employment with an array of benefits for the right person.

We seek self-motivated and reliable candidates who can work independently and find solutions to complete the job. Long-term employment with competitive pay and exceptional benefits for qualified candidates. We value relationships and invest in our employees.

Benefits Package: Company Paid!

• Medical, Dental, Prescription & Vision Benefits
• Life AD&D, and LTD insurance
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• MD Live & TriaHealth
• Company-matched 401K and IRA Retirement Savings
• Per-Diem paid when overnight travel is required.
• Drive time and mileage paid for use of a personal vehicle when travel is required.
• Company vehicles are provided upon hire for electricians, lead project foreman, and lead journeymen.

Requirements:

• Current Journeyman's License.
• Scissor, Boom, Bucket lift experience as necessary for different types of installations.
• Knowledge and experience with industrial controls/automation, PLCs.
• Ability to run/bend conduit, pull and terminate wire in multiple scenarios.
• Must have Industrial/Manufacturing background in electrical systems and experience with voltages ranging from 24v DC to 480v AC.
• OSHA 10 or 30 would be a plus.

Responsibilities:

• Perform tasks and scheduled assignments to ensure that electrical systems are properly maintained and operating correctly.
• Adhere to NFPA 70E guidelines for electrical safety and company policies.
• Interpret drawings and apply to field install maintaining NEC requirements.
• Communicate with customers through verbal or written means.
• Work outside and in varying hot and cold conditions.
• Must be able to work nights or weekends depending on project SOW.

Compensation: $25 - $40 an hour based on experience and qualifications.

About:

Wachter is a family-owned company since 1930, and we see each employee as a critical piece of the Wachter Family. With over 900 licenses across the country, Wachter serves commercial and industrial clients with the right technologies needed to keep them successful.

We design, install, and maintain the technologies that keep businesses operating efficiently. Our team of dedicated electricians, engineers, and technicians provides electrical, data, security, communications, and automation services to clients in numerous industries.

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We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.