Skilled Electrician in New York

Salary: $63,000 to $100,000 /year

Location: New York USA

 

At Skillit, America’s largest AI powered network of vetted craft workers, we are helping top construction companies and contractors connect with highly skilled, well-trained and experienced professionals for full time construction electrician jobs. These jobs require executing, managing and/or leading electrical projects in commercial, industrial and government markets across the USA. 

If you are someone with experience in electrical work, particularly with copper connections, blueprint reading, 3-way switch installations and termination techniques, looking for the next big opportunity, we want to hear from you!

Skillit can connect you for full-time electrician jobs with leading employers who value your expertise.

Responsibilities

  • Perform skilled work in maintenance, repair and construction of lighting and power as part of the electrical jobs.

  • Ability to control electrical systems in a responsible and accurate manner.

  • Perform complex electrical tasks, including wiring, conduit sizing and switchgear installation.

  • Install and terminate bus feeders, motors, and controls, ensuring compliance with safety codes.

  • Troubleshoot and repair energized circuits and electrical equipment.

  • Supervise rough-ins, underground layouts, and installation preparation.

  • Read and interpret blueprints and control wiring diagrams for installation planning.

  • Possess the ability to understand construction and repairs from drawings or sketches, estimate materials, supplies and labor costs.

Qualifications

  • We have opportunities for electricians of all skill levels. The more experience you bring, the higher the demand!

  • Experience in commercial, industrial or government electrical work (professionally paid skilled electrician jobs).

  • Troubleshooting experience with motors, controls, and complex systems.

  • Switchgear-, generators, PMs and motor controls are highly beneficial to have.

  • Knowledge of standard electrical code requirements.

  • Able to work well individually as well as with others in the team.

  • Must be able to follow written and oral instructions.

  • Must own set of hand tools required for the electrical work.

  • Must provide a current certificate of competence.

  • Must have a current and valid driver’s license if essential to perform certain duties while on any of the electrician jobs.

  • This position involves pre-employment drug testing.

  • Willing to answer emergency calls at all hours.

  • Light work: Applying up to 20 pounds of force occasionally to move or lift objects as needed for construction electrician jobs.

Certifications & Training:

  • Required: CPR Certification, OSHA 10 Certification, scaffolding and aerial lift training.

  • Preferred: OSHA 30 Certification, Confined Space Certification, leadership training.

  • Nice to Have: Additional certifications in safety protocols or manufacturer-specific systems.

Benefits:

  • Healthcare coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision

  • 401K

  • Paid Time Off

  • Tuition Assistance

  • Retirement Benefits

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