Traveling Journeyman Electrician

JARBO; Lowell (AR); On-site; USD 111,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem

Lodging provided

Travel pay

Contract duration

Job summary

JARBO is seeking a Journeyman Electrician for a nationwide access control rollout. Training starts in Lowell, AR, then travel 100% with a two-person crew to install power, EMT conduit, and control hardware at commercial sites. The assignment runs Oct 30, 2026 through Jan 31, 2027.

You must hold a U.S. journeyman license and be willing to travel 12-hour days Sun–Thu. Base pay is $35–$40 per hour plus overtime; per diem and lodging provided.

Qualifications

• Must hold an active journeyman license in any US state.
• Commercial electrical experience including circuit installations.
• Ability to travel 100% for the full project.
• Knowledge of NEC and electrical safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Install high-voltage power cables and power supplies.
• Bend EMT conduit and route power/low voltage cabling.
• Set junction/ pull boxes and install enclosures.
• Coordinate with data tech for controller/NFC/network cabling.
• Follow NEC, local codes and site safety; document work.

Skills

Journeyman license

Travel readiness

Safety compliance

NEC knowledge

Education

Journeyman electrician license (any state)

Tools

EMT conduit tooling

Electrical testers

Grounding equipment

Job description

We are hiring a Journeyman Electrician for a nationwide access control installation rollout running October 30, 2026 through January 31, 2027. The project starts with training in Lowell, AR, after which you will travel in a two‑person crew with a low voltage data technician, running power, EMT conduit, and boxes to new network door access systems at commercial sites. This is a 100% travel, W-2 contract role with day shifts Sunday through Thursday, 7am to 7pm, and a journeyman license from any U.S. state is required.

What We Offer

• $35-$40 per hour base pay, with overtime at 1.5x after 40 hours. Estimated weekly gross of $2,450-$2,800 based on 60 scheduled hours.
• Per diem and lodging reimbursed while traveling.
• W-2 contract position from October 30, 2026 to January 31, 2027.
• Scheduled time off for Thanksgiving and Christmas weeks.
• Journeyman license from any U.S. state accepted.

Key Responsibilities - Journeyman Electrician

• Install high-voltage power cable from existing circuits to access control power supplies. Terminate circuits and verify proper grounding and power distribution.
• Bend, install, and support EMT conduit using connectors, couplings, and straps. Route pathways for both power and low voltage cabling.
• Set junction and pull boxes as required at each door location. Mount and power enclosures and power supplies.
• Coordinate with the crew data technician during controller, NFC reader, and network cable installation. Support testing and commissioning of each completed door.
• Follow NEC requirements, local code, and site safety rules. Document completed work and report issues to project leads.

Qualifications - Journeyman Electrician

• Active journeyman electrician license from any U.S. state.
• Commercial electrical experience, including circuit installation and terminations.
• Proficient in bending and installing EMT conduit.
• Working knowledge of the NEC and electrical safety practices.
• Able to travel 100% for the full project, including 12-hour day shifts Sunday through Thursday.

Preferred Qualifications - Traveling Commercial Electrician

• Experience with access control, security, or low voltage systems.
• Prior traveling, rollout, or multi-site project experience.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 card.
• Experience powering door hardware or security power supplies.
• Ability to read electrical and site drawings.

Physical Requirements - Journeyman Electrician

• Stand, walk, climb ladders, and work overhead for up to 12 hours per shift.
• Lift and carry up to 50 lbs, including conduit and cable reels.
• Work indoors and outdoors at commercial sites in varying weather.
• Travel 100% with overnight stays for the full project.
• Wear required PPE, including safety glasses, gloves, and safety-toe boots.

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