Journeyman Electrician

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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