Electrician (Racine)

Job Description

Job Description

Electrician (Racine)

Build commercial and industrial electrical systems on a large-scale Wisconsin data center construction project. This opportunity is suited to hands-on electricians who can demonstrate the quality of their installation work, document their experience, and work safely as part of a field crew. Experienced construction wireman/construction electrician (CW/CE) candidates are the current recruiting priority.

Best fit: an experienced commercial or industrial electrician with hands-on installation skills and documented contracting experience, ready for a large construction environment.

Location: Racine, Wisconsin

Schedule: Published project schedule is Monday–Saturday, approximately 58–60 hours per week, with a 7:30 a.m. start. Current assignment schedule and overtime must be confirmed; hours are not guaranteed.

Work Setting: On-site, large-scale data center electrical construction

Role Type: Direct Placement

Openings: 78

Compensation: $25.00–$46.88/hour for the published CW/CE classifications. Pay depends on verified classification, experience and current project assignment; final hourly pay is confirmed during the offer process.

Per Diem: The recruiting packet does not provide per diem or a relocation bonus. Candidates should plan reliable transportation and any necessary temporary housing; confirm travel provisions before committing.

Responsibilities

• Install conduit, raceways and cable tray to drawings and field direction.
• Pull, label and terminate conductors within the work assigned to your classification.
• Support equipment installation, testing, punch-list completion and a clean, organized work area.
• Read relevant drawings and explain the electrical work you personally performed.
• Work under Journeyman and Foreman direction and follow site safety, lockout/tagout and quality procedures.

Qualifications

• Relevant hands-on commercial or industrial electrical installation experience that can be documented by employer, project, duties and hours.
• Ability to use appropriate electrical hand tools and follow drawings, work instructions and safe work practices.
• Willingness to complete the applicable union referral and classification process. Final classification is based on verified qualifications, not job title alone.
• A current Wisconsin electrical credential appropriate to the work before starting jobsite work; license/application documentation is part of onboarding.
• OSHA-10 Construction before jobsite work and the personal hand tools required for the assigned classification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience on data centers, major commercial buildings or industrial construction projects.
• Conduit installation, cable tray, wire pulling, terminations and testing experience.
• A clearly documented electrical-contracting work history and completed relevant training.

Benefits

• Union medical, dental and vision benefits through the applicable Health & Welfare plan.
• Employer-funded retirement benefits through applicable pension plans and the National Electrical Benefit Fund (NEBF).
• Vacation and holiday benefits under the applicable union agreement.
• Access to union training, skills development and certification opportunities.
• Overtime earning opportunities and eligible referral incentive opportunities, with current program terms confirmed during hiring.
• Union-negotiated wage scales, safety protections and a referral network supporting future project opportunities.

Eligibility, coverage, contributions and incentive terms depend on the applicable union agreement, classification and current employer program and are confirmed during hiring. Benefits and employer contributions are separate from take-home hourly wages.

SCREENING GUIDE - EXPERIENCE LEVELS

Construction Wireman (entry to mid-level):

• CW1: 0 to 1.5 years
• CW2: 1.5 to 2 years
• CW3: 2 to 2.5 years

Construction Electrician (experienced):

• CW4 / CE1: 2.5 to 5 years
• CE2: 5+ years
• CE3: 5+ years, top of scale, approaching journeyman skill

Apprentice (by percentage of journeyman wage):

• 40% to 60%: years 1 through 3 of apprenticeship
• 75% to 85%: years 4 through 5

Journeyman: 4 to 5 years minimum (8,000 hours) plus passing the Wisconsin journeyman exam.