Description Local Electrical Contractor is looking for Journey level commercial electricians for projects located in the Huntsville/Decatur AL, area. These are long term positions. If you are looking for more than just a job give us a call. Must be dependable, have good work history, and be able to pass a drug test. Pay depends on experience. Benefits are available after 90 days. Ideal candidate will have a minimum of one year electrical/construction work experience. Job Requirements: • This position is responsible for repairs, installation of the electrical systems • Repair and install lighting and power distribution systems • Perform new construction and renovations • Perform electrical safety practices • Insure work is done in accordance with the National Electrical Code and in a professional manner • Perform other duties as may be required by supervisor • Ability to perform all tasks of the electrical craft • Ability to interpret and work from construction drawings • Ability to withstand exposure to constant or intermittent high noise levels • This position is required to work in a variety of indoor and outdoor environments Benefits include: Blue Cross Blue Shield/Including Dental Life Insurance (paid for by MEC) Vision Insurance Supplemental Benefits 401K Paid Vacation #INDSJ
See More Details >>AtWork is looking for Electrical Techs to join our team in Madison, AL. Reading a tape measure accurately is a MUST. Will be tested. Must be able to provide own set of tools and safety equipment Metal fabrication and wiring experience, preferably in an automotive setting ASE Certified is a BIG plus Experience with mechanical assembly, metal cutting, drilling, or mounting . Familiar with metal shearers and cutters Clean and maintain work area and equipment. Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor or manager. Ability to follow standard operating procedures and work within a team environment. Ability to use hand tools, such as drills, screwdrivers, hammers, wrenches, drill bits, Miter saws, and other electrical and air powered hand tools. Experience with carpentry related tasks, trim work, is a plus Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and electrical diagrams. Ability to follow oral and written instructions accurately
See More Details >>SUMMARY: • Installs and repairs electrical systems, apparatus, and electrical and electronic components of industrial machinery and equipment by performing the following duties. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Knowledge of City of Decatur electrical code. • Installs power supply wiring and conduit for newly installed machines and equipment such as robots, conveyors, and programmable controllers. • Connects power supply wires to machines and equipment, and connects cables and wires between machines and equipment. • Diagnoses malfunctioning apparatus such as transformers, motors, and lighting fixtures and replaces damaged or broken wires and cables. • Tests malfunctioning machinery and discusses malfunction with other maintenance workers, such as Maintenance Machine Repairer and Maintenance Tool Maker, to diagnose malfunction. • Replaces faulty electrical components of machine such as relays, switches, and motors, and positions sensing devices. • Diagnoses and repairs or replaces faulty electronic components. • Replaces electric motor bearings and rewires motors. • Plans layout of wiring and installs wiring, conduit, and electrical apparatus in buildings. • Diagnoses and replaces faulty mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components of machines and equipment. NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: • One year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. LANGUAGE SKILLS: • Ability to read a limited number of two- and three-syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers. Ability to print and speak simple sentences. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent. REASONING ABILITY: • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: • Valid Alabama driver's license. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk, climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk to hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. • The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT: • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to risk of electrical shock. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, extreme cold, and extreme heat. • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. SALARY: • Salary schedules are found on the main Decatur City Schools website, available here. (Please right-click and select Open in New Tab to view our salary schedules.) • Listed below are items that may be necessary to complete your employment process in order to compute your annual salary. It is your responsibility to provide us with this requested information in order to receive your accurate salary. • We need verification of previous public school teaching experience. Use the following information when requesting verification of experience from your past employment at other boards of education: • Within the state of Alabama, experience must be verified on Supplement EXP • Outside the state of Alabama, we must have a letter (on school district letterhead) or public school district form showing beginning and ending dates stating your years of service and position held while employed • Credit is awarded for public school experience only, private, parochial, or similar experience will not be accepted • Experience must be full time at least 50%-100% of the academic year • Administrative credit will be awarded only for experience in the same position, i.e., principal for principal position as stated in the salary schedule • Transfer Sick Leave: If you have sick leave from another state school system or from another state of Alabama agency, you must have a Sick Leave Transfer form sent from your previous employer to our Human Resources department Equal Opportunity Employer: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee(s) within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of an employee(s) for this job. The Decatur City School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, disability, sex, religion, national origin, or age in its programs, activities, or employment and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The Title IX Coordinator for Decatur City Schools is responsible for handling inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies. The Title IX Coordinator can be reached by calling the Decatur City Board of Education at (256) 552-3000.
See More Details >>Becoming an electrician in Decatur, AL typically begins with an apprenticeship, which combines hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. This apprenticeship lasts about four to five years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 762,600 electricians nationwide, with a significant presence in Alabama, and projects a 6% job growth from 2022 to 2032. Apprentices in Decatur earn an average of $29.97 per hour, with an annual overtime average of $9,438. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring electricians find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $108,000 annually for experienced professionals.
