Journeyman Electrician

Job Description

Job Description

About This Role

Join our team as a Journeyman Electrician based in Plano, TX, working commercial jobs across the Dallas-Fort Worth area. You'll work under a Master Electrician, lead apprentices on-site, troubleshoot and repair electrical systems, and keep projects running safely and on schedule. This role is hands-on and fast-paced. Expect varied work conditions (outdoors, evenings, weekends) and steady commercial assignments. Pay range is $19-$46/hr plus per diem. Candidates must provide their own transportation and hold a current Texas journeyman license.

What You'll Do

• Test, diagnose and repair electrical systems using voltmeters, ohmmeters, oscilloscopes and other specialized tools
• Lead, direct and coordinate work for apprentices (typically 3-4) to complete jobs safely and to code
• Read blueprints, electrical schematics and code books; lay out work and follow equipment schedules
• Document testing, troubleshooting steps, final diagnoses and repairs clearly and accurately
• Respond to emergency calls, assess safety, and perform timely repairs or triage as needed
• Maintain and inspect tools/equipment; report defects and follow company safety and quality procedures

What We're Looking For

• Current (non-expired) Texas Journeyman Electrician license
• Completion of a 4-year apprenticeship program or equivalent trade school experience preferred
• Proven troubleshooting skills on commercial circuits; able to work on energized circuits while following OSHA and company rules
• Comfortable reading blueprints, code books, and equipment schedules
• Leadership experience directing apprentices and coordinating crew tasks
• Valid driver's license, clean driving record and reliable transportation to DFW job sites; must pass background check and drug screen

Qualifications

• Texas Journeyman Electrician license (current)
• OSHA 30 and/or OSHA 10 certification
• Bilingual: English required; Spanish a plus
• Ability to pass criminal background check and drug test
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record
• Trade references available upon request

What We Offer

• Pay range $19-$46/hr plus per diem for qualifying assignments
• Overtime opportunities on evenings and weekends
• Paid safety training (site-specific and required pre-start safety sessions)
• Consistent commercial work across the DFW area
• Path for advancement to foreman/supervisor roles

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