Traveling Journeyman Electrician — Commercial & Industrial

Wachter, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Prescription & Vision

Life, AD&D and LTD

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Company- Matched 401(k) and IRA

Per‑Diem travel when overnighting

Job summary

Wachter is seeking a traveling licensed Journeyman Electrician for service work in various commercial and industrial environments. The role involves inspection, troubleshooting, and installation with travel across the state and surrounding areas.

Ideal candidates are self-motivated, safety-conscious, and able to work independently with strong customer communication skills. Perks include comprehensive benefits and per-diem travel pay.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Commercial and/or Industrial Electrician.
• Willing to travel within the state and surrounding states as needed per the job.
• Travel could be 3 to 6 weeks at a time before coming home.
• Flexible for on‑call, day, night, or weekend shifts as the job requires.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record; no DUI or DWI in the last three years.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and test electrical components to diagnose problems, repair, and install updates for outdated systems.
• Troubleshoot electrical problems and install wiring or other components to fix lighting, fuse boxes, and generators.
• Conduct tests to ensure all newly installed systems are operational.
• Ensure electrical systems meet local, county, state, or federal codes; legal and/or insurance requirements.
• Adhere to all required project safety requirements as set forth by Wachter, our customers, or OSHA.
• Perform any other duties not specifically stated herein, but which your supervisor may assign.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Problem solving

Customer communication

Attention to detail

Safety compliance

Tools

Hand tools

PPE

Job description

Wachter is seeking a traveling licensed Journeyman Electrician for service work in various commercial and industrial environments. The role involves inspection, troubleshooting, and installation with travel across the state and surrounding areas.

Ideal candidates are self-motivated, safety-conscious, and able to work independently with strong customer communication skills. Perks include comprehensive benefits and per-diem travel pay.