Electrical Helper

Job Title: Electrical Helper Job Description

The Electrical Helper will work independently to perform basic installation tasks, including running wire, installing outlets, switches, and lighting fixtures, setting boxes, pulling wire through conduit, and terminating circuits. The role requires the ability to read and work off simple electrical blueprints and understand circuit layouts. The Electrical Helper will also conduct device and circuit terminations, rough-in work, and basic conduit work while adhering to safety and code basics.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic installation tasks such as running wire and installing outlets, switches, and lighting fixtures.

• Set boxes and make up devices; pull wire through conduit and terminate circuits.

• Read and understand simple electrical blueprints and rough-in based on layout.

• Make up outlets, switches, breakers, and land wires in the panel.

• Identify neutral, grounds, and hots correctly.

• Conduct rough-in work, including drilling, running wire, stapling, and supporting runs.

• Layout devices, such as switches and receptacles.

• Perform basic conduit work, including bending simple conduit 90s and offsets, running EMT for basic layouts, and properly mounting and securing conduit.

• Understand safety and code basics, including lockout/tagout awareness and PPE requirements.

Essential Skills

• Electrical skills including conduit bending, wiring, and pulling wire.

• Ability to run wire and install outlets, switches, and lighting fixtures.

• Familiarity with construction, blueprint reading, and electrical wiring.

• Proficient in pipe bending and running conduit.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 2+ years of commercial or residential construction experience.

• Own hand and power tools.

• In-field experience.

Why Work Here?

This company offers a stable, long-term career with a steady pipeline of work, having been in business for over three generations. Employees benefit from a focus on safety and quality work, a supportive team environment with members who have been part of the company for over 20 years, and opportunities for growth and learning. The majority of work is local to the Lehigh Valley or within an hour of the headquarters, allowing employees to return home to their families every evening.

Work Environment

The work environment consists of construction sites where tasks are performed both indoors and outdoors, with exposure to various elements depending on the season. Employees use both hand and power tools, including cordless impact guns, drills, pliers, wire strippers, screwdrivers, and measuring tools. Safety equipment such as hard hats, high visibility gear, safety glasses, and gloves is required.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Allentown, PA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $16.00 - $35.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Allentown,PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 1, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.