Traveling Industrial Electrician -- Journeyman Level

Job Description

Job Description

Is this the next step in your electrical career?

Q: Do you like complex industrial power work and the satisfaction of seeing systems come to life?
A: You’ll lead hands-on installs, modifications, relocations, and removals to exacting NEC and customer standards.

Q: Is safety your first instinct?
A: You’ll uphold D-Riven safety procedures, follow customer rules, and perform verified LOTO before starting work.

Q: Do you thrive on travel and variety?
A: Join our nationwide travel team—typically 3–4 weeks on assignment (sometimes longer), with company-arranged flights, hotels, and rental cars.

What You’ll Do

• Work under direction of master electricians and project engineers to deliver industrial-quality outcomes.
• Disassemble power distribution equipment; replace failed or worn components; reassemble and test.
• Plan tasks and create material lists; coordinate with purchasing to keep work moving.
• Stage tools/materials from internal stock and suppliers; maintain organized work areas.
• Measure, cut, and bend EMT; thread rigid conduit; install cable tray, conduit, and supports.
• Field-fit and install Unistrut frames and hangers to support systems and equipment.
• Execute manual and mechanically assisted wire pulls; perform clean terminations.
• Trace and label power distribution and control wiring before equipment removal.
• Install/mount panels, disconnects, junction boxes, and motors to spec.
• Guide and mentor apprentices; verify their workmanship.
• Clean and maintain tools, machines, and equipment during and after use.
• Handle additional routine jobsite tasks as assigned by site management.

Travel & Work Rhythm

• 100% travel nationwide: Expect continuous travel as part of the field team.
• Typical assignment length: 3–4 weeks; occasionally a couple of months.
• Holidays: There can be breaks around holidays.

Compensation & Perks

• Starting hourly rate: $31.00–$35.00 (based on experience and skillset)
• Overtime: 1.5x for hours over 40 each week
• Per diem: $70.00/day
• Mileage: $0.76/mile when driving your personal vehicle from home to the work site (excludes hotel-to-jobsite commutes)
• Travel paid by D-Riven: Flights, hotels, and rental cars are booked and paid in advance
• PTO: Accrue 120 hours (vacation, sick, personal) with Manager approval to use
• Benefits: Health, dental, vision, life, employee assistance program, flexible spending account
• Retirement: 401(k) with company matching, retirement plan
• Benefits start: First day of the month after your start date

Pay reference: $31.00–$35.00/hour.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Electrical trade school plus Journeyman Electrician license
• Knowledge of electrical theory, three-phase power, and industrial wiring methods
• Experience with aerial lifts, forklifts, and other powered equipment
• Reliable vehicle suitable for interstate travel
• Own basic hand tools (wrenches, sockets, etc.)
• Willing to travel 100% nationwide

Tools & Technologies

• Aerial lifts
• Conduit piping
• Electrical schematics
• Electrical/hydraulic pipe benders (up to 4" bends)

Final Notes

This role outline covers the core expectations, but it isn’t exhaustive. Duties may evolve, and management may assign or reassign responsibilities as needed.