Commercial Electrician

Job Title: Commercial Electrician Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Commercial Electrician to read blueprints, lay out work, and lead helpers in executing jobs. The role involves bending conduit and pipe, roughing wire, conduit bending, installation, switch troubleshooting, and replacing and installing electrical equipment and systems in commercial, industrial, and critical power environments.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints and specifications.

• Lay out work for job execution.

• Lead and guide helpers in completing tasks.

• Bend conduit and pipe as required.

• Rough wire and perform conduit bending.

• Install and troubleshoot switches.

• Replace and install electrical equipment and systems.

• Adhere to local, state, and federal electrical codes.

• Use appropriate tools and testing equipment for job completion.

• Communicate effectively with team members and customers.

• Perform any additional duties as assigned by management.

Essential Skills

• Knowledge of local, state, and federal electrical codes.

• Ability to read and understand blueprints and specifications.

• Proficiency in conduit bending and wiring.

• Experience with electrical equipment and systems in commercial and industrial settings.

• Effective communication and teamwork skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience as a mechanic/journeyman/level electrician.

• Ability to run conduit, EMT, rigid wiring, and light fixtures.

Why Work Here?

This position offers a contract-to-hire opportunity with comprehensive dental, vision, and health benefits, providing security and growth potential.

Work Environment

The work environment is a construction site where you will work Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Safety attire, including steel-toed boots, hard hats, vests, and safety glasses, is mandatory. No medical monitoring or certifications are required.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Newport News, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $33.00/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 Newport News,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 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.