Traveling Commercial Electrician Apprentice - W2 Benefits

Gilder Search Group; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 143,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Per diem

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Gilder Search Group seeks a Traveling Electrical Apprentice to support large commercial projects on a nationwide schedule. This W2 role offers overtime, per diem eligibility, and long-term project opportunities after completion of current sites.

You will work hands-on with Journeyman Electricians on data center builds, install and maintain electrical systems, read drawings, and ensure NEC compliance and safety on site.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform physically demanding electrical construction work, including lifting, climbing, and working in confined spaces.
• Successfully pass required pre-employment background and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Assist journeyman electricians with installation, maintenance and repair of commercial electrical systems.
• Run conduit (3/4” and 1” EMT), pull wire and terminate connections under supervision.
• Support electrical work for data center new builds and fire electrical systems.
• Read and interpret electrical blueprints, schematics, plans and wiring diagrams.
• Troubleshoot electrical issues and support diagnostics with journeyman electricians.
• Follow NEC, project specs, and job site safety protocols.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area; transport and organize tools and materials.

Skills

Hands-on electrical work

Physical stamina

Read blueprints

EMT conduit experience

Wire pulling

Education

OSHA 10/OSHA 30 certification

Tools

EMT conduit

Conduit bending

Job description

Gilder Search Group seeks a Traveling Electrical Apprentice to support large commercial projects on a nationwide schedule. This W2 role offers overtime, per diem eligibility, and long-term project opportunities after completion of current sites.

You will work hands-on with Journeyman Electricians on data center builds, install and maintain electrical systems, read drawings, and ensure NEC compliance and safety on site.