Journeyman Electrician(s)

Electrician
This is skilled electrical work performing various tasks at or above the journeyman level.

JURISDICTION YEARLY HIRING RANGE

MOBILE COUNTY $48,091 - $60,006* CITY OF MOBILE $40,528 - $50,604 CITY OF PRICHARD $25,344 - $31,572 CITY OF CHICKASAW $27,276 - $34,812 MOBILE AREA WATER & SEWER SYST $44,658 - $57,156 MOBILE HOUSING AUTHORITY $45,775 - $60.060 PRICHARD WATER WORKS & SEWER BOARD $43,569 - $54,408
*Amended 10/11/2025
Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Graduation from a standard senior high school, or the successful completion of the General Educational Development (GED) test, completion of a trade school or apprenticeship program in electrical work and a minimum of one year journeyman level electrical experience; or a combination of education and experience equivalent to these requirements.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must possess a Journeyman Electrician certificate from the Board of Electrical Examiners; Mobile Area Water and Sewer System requires a Master Electrician certificate. Must possess a valid driver's license from state of residence. May be required to possess a commercial driver's license with appropriate endorsements, including air brake endorsement, if applicable.
Benefits

• 10 days annual vacation with accumulation to 35 days (The number of days earned increases based on years in the merit system, with a maximum of 25 days per year for 25 or more years of service)
• 10 days paid annual sick leave with no limit on accumulation
• 12 paid holidays each year (some jurisdictions may vary)
• Group medical plan (most jurisdictions)
• Paid life insurance (in some jurisdictions)
• Retirement plans
• Employee Credit Union
• Promotion by competitive exam
• Periodic review and adjustment of salary rates to be competitive with local employees and to provide cost of living increases
• Opportunities for continuing education and self-development through formalized academic and in-service training programs