Journeyman Electrician

Journeyman Electrician

Opportunity to work at the largest project in Cedar Rapids history. Pay range : $42-$45 / hr, $100 per diem. 7 days, 60 hours a week. Minimum 2 year project, likely to extend another 10 years.

Job Duties :

• Interpret blueprints and follow manufacturers' specifications
• Participate in the construction installation, modification, maintenance and repair of electrical systems and components (lighting, wiring, transformers, outlets, circuit breakers, etc.)
• Electrical testing and calibration
• Measures, cuts, bends, threads, assembles and installs electrical conduit / cable tray
• Pulls wiring through conduit or lays cable in cable tray
• Connects wiring to switch gears, junction boxes, lighting fixtures and equipment
• Installs control and distribution apparatus such as switches, relays and circuit-breaker panels
• Connects power cables to equipment, such as electric range or motor and installs grounding leads
• Tests continuity of circuit to ensure electrical compatibility and safety of components with testing instruments such as ohmmeter, battery and buzzer, hot stick, multi meter and / or oscilloscope
• Observes functioning of installed equipment or system to detect hazards and need for adjustments, relocation or replacement
• Repairs faulty equipment or systems using rulers, hand tools, hack saws, pipe threaders, conduit benders, ladders, etc.
• Disassembles defective electrical equipment such as motors, switch gears and circuit breakers

Qualifications :

Job Type & Location : This is a contract to hire position based out of Houston, TX.

Pay and Benefits : The pay range for this position is $42.00 - $45.00 / hr. 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 :

Workplace Type : This is a fully onsite position in Houston, TX.

Application Deadline : This position is anticipated to close on Nov 20, 2025.

About Aerotek : We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies' construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. 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.