Becoming an electrician in Erie, PA, typically starts with an apprenticeship, which combines hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four to five years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 3,000 electricians in Pennsylvania, with wages averaging around $1,000 per week. Trade schools, local unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring electricians find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $100,000 annually for experienced professionals.
Division or Field Office: Corporate Services Division Department of Position: Environmental Mgt & Enrgy Dept Work from: Erie Home Office Salary Range: $60,677.00 - $96,925.00 * salary range is for this level and may vary based on actual level of role hired for • This range represents a national range and the actual salary will depend on several factors including the scope and complexity of the role and the skills, education, training, credentials, location, and experience of an applicant, as well as level of role for which the successful candidate is hired. Position may be eligible for an annual bonus payment. At Erie Insurance, you’re not just part of a Fortune 500 company; you’re also a valued member of a diverse and inclusive team that includes more than 6,000 employees and over 13,000 independent agencies. Our Employees work in the Home Office complex located in Erie, PA, and in our Field Offices that span 12 states and the District of Columbia. Benefits That Go Beyond The Basics We strive to be Above all in Service® to our customers—and to our employees. That’s why Erie Insurance offers you an exceptional benefits package, including: • Premier health, prescription, dental, and vision benefits for you and your dependents. Coverage begins your first day of work. • Low contributions to medical and prescription premiums. We currently pay up to 97% of employees’ monthly premium costs. • Pension. We are one of only 13 Fortune 500 companies to offer a traditional pension plan. Full-time employees are vested after five years of service. • 401(k) with up to 4% contribution match. The 401(k) is offered in addition to the pension. • Paid time off. Paid vacation, personal days, sick days, bereavement days and parental leave. • Career development. Including a tuition reimbursement program for higher education and industry designations. Additional benefits that include company-paid basic life insurance; short-and long-term disability insurance; orthodontic coverage for children and adults; adoption assistance; fertility and infertility coverage; well-being programs; paid volunteer hours for service to your community; and dollar-for-dollar matching of your charitable gifts each year. Position Summary Under minimal supervision, following prescribed guidelines, performs electrical installations, maintenance, and repairs in compliance with the National Electrical Code and NFPA 70E. Designs, develops, and implements solutions for electrical systems. Provides insight and recommendations to leadership to enhance system performance and maintenance. • The hiring manager will also consider candidates for an Electrician I. Level of position offered will be based upon the depth and breadth of selected candidate's experience and qualifications. Duties and Responsibilities Inspects and repairs electronic/electrical systems to prevent shutdowns and/or major overhauls. Repairs, replaces, installs, or alters systems according to trade practices and National Electrical Code with respect to the NFPA 70E regulations. Performs system design layouts that provide flexibility through structure and sizing. Plans and implements the design, manufacture, installation and/or maintenance of electrical systems and apparatus, such as electric motors, machinery controls, lighting, wiring and power systems/devices, for the generation, transmission, and control of electric power. Checks and maintains systems after installation and makes necessary changes, adjustments, and modifications according to blueprints, schematics, and manufacturers' specifications. Performs electrical maintenance, maintaining fixtures, replacing circuit breakers, troubleshooting malfunctions, and replacing defective equipment as required. Layouts and installs Data Communications and AV Cabling systems. Provides 24-hour availability, overtime, for emergency calls during designated on-call week. Continues to build knowledge of the organization and electrical infrastructure to provide training and assisting newer electricians as needed. The first seven duties listed are the functions identified as essential to the job. Essential functions are those job duties that must be performed in order for the job to be accomplished. This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the incumbent. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instruction and to perform any other duties as requested by their supervisor, or as become Competencies Values Diversity Nimble Learning Self-Development Job-Specific Knowledge Collaborates Customer Focus Cultivates Innovation Optimizes Work Processes Instills Trust Ensures Accountability Decision Quality Qualifications Associate degree in electrical maintenance or equivalent, and six years of Commercial Electric Trade experience required; or, Completion of a four-year electrical apprenticeship and four years of Commercial Electric Trade experience required; or, Completion of Vocational Technical Schooling and eight years of Commercial Electric Trade experience required; or, High School diploma and ten years of Commercial Electric Trade experience required. Electricians at this level are required to possess a working knowledge of: Working knowledge of Medium Voltage Systems and 600V AC/DC Systems required. Working knowledge of proper procedures for designing, installing, and maintaining complex critical electrical systems required. Knowledge of proper safety procedures and the National Electrical Code, OSHA and NFPA 70E required. Working knowledge of Generators, Automatic Transfer Switches and Uninterruptible Power Systems, and Variable Frequency Drives required. Candidate must have the ability to work flexible hours to accommodate company needs required. The position requires the incumbent to provide 24-hour availability for emergency call-in service. Valid driver’s license required. Journeymen License preferred. OSHA 10 hour and NFPA 70E Certification preferred. Medium Voltage Systems experience preferred. Leadership experience preferred. Working knowledge of email, spreadsheet and PDF software preferred. #LIKS1 Physical Requirements Lifting/Moving 0-20 lbs; Often (20-50%) Lifting/Moving 20-50 lbs; Occasional (<20%) Ability to move over 50 lbs using lifting aide equipment; Occasional (<20%) Driving; Occasional (<20%) Pushing/Pulling/moving objects, equipment with wheels; Often (20-50%) Manual Keying/Data Entry/inputting information/computer use; Occasional (<20%) Climbing/accessing heights; Rarely
See More Details >>Salary: DOE Note: This posting is not for an immediate opening. Applications are now closed for the 2024 school year; however, feel free to submit an application for the 2025 school year which starts in September. Role and Responsibilities The apprentice/laborer will learn the trade by doing the work under the watchful eyes of skilled and experienced Journeymen. The variety of work expected to perform, and the weather and other conditions to perform it, are almost limitless. Duties may include: Perform wire pulls through conduits and through holes in walls and floors with minimal supervision. Begin to read and interpret drawings, circuit diagrams and electrical code specifications to plan wiring layouts. Learn how to use wire cutters, screwdrivers, saws, electrical testing devices and other tools as needed and necessary. Learn Low volt and fire alarm on the job training. Measure, cut, and bend wire and conduit, using measuring instruments and hand tools. Trace out short circuits in wiring, using test meter. Strip insulation from wire ends, using wire stripping pliers, and attach wires to terminals for subsequent soldering. Examine electrical units for loose connections and broken insulation and tighten connections, using hand tools. Construct controllers and panels, using power drills, drill presses, taps, saws and punches. Drill holes and pull or push wiring through openings, using hand and power tools. Clean work area and wash parts. Maintain tools, vehicles, and equipment and keep parts and supplies in order. Disassemble defective electrical equipment, replace defective or worn parts, and reassemble equipment, using hand tools. Erect electrical system components and barricades, and rig scaffolds, hoists, and shoring. Perform semi-skilled and unskilled laboring duties related to the installation, maintenance and repair of a wide variety of electrical systems and equipment. Dig trenches or holes for installation of conduit or supports. Raise, lower, or position equipment, tools, and materials, using hoist, hand line, or block and tackle. Establish and maintain a team work environment with others; appropriate interaction with external customers or the public. Other additional related tasks and duties as needed. Qualifications and Education Requirements High school diploma or equivalent; On-the-job training; Must have interest in Apprenticeship Program to further education in field Work Environment This job operates in a field environment.Electricians may be involved in construction or maintenance usually work a 40-hour, five-day week plus overtime when required. Working conditions can change dramatically from one job to another, varying from indoors in clean conditions to outdoors on scaffolding, and to confined and restricted locations. May require working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions; exposure to contaminants and exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable. Physical Demands This is largely an active role. Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials; Requires repetitive movement; climbing ladders, scaffolds, or poles; standing, walking and running; using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls; and bending or twisting. Preferred Skills OSHA 10, First Aid/CPR/AED, Arc Flash Attention To Detail, Technical Management, Electronics Troubleshooting, Quality Focus, Ability to use Electronic Mail, Resource and Time Management, Knowledgeable in Materials, Methods and Tools. Additional Notes Connecto Electric Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
See More Details >>Salary: DOE Come Grow with us! Connecto Electric is looking for Journeyman Electricians to join our team! • Sign on Bonus- $1,500* (terms apply) Role and Responsibilities Journeymen Electriciansinstall, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures. Under supervision of Foremen and Project Managers, they also ensure that work is in accordance with relevant codes. Other duties may include: • Plan layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures, based on job specifications and local codes. • Determine the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job; Use a variety of tools or equipment, such as power construction equipment, measuring devices, power tools, and testing equipment, such as oscilloscopes, ammeters, or test lamps. • Be knowledgeable on tool usage, some examples include: cable reels, screwdrivers, stripping tools, voltage or current meters, wire or cable cutters, etc. • Conduct tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance. • Determine causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it. • Follow blueprints to determine the location of wiring or equipment and to ensure conformance to building and safety codes. • Place conduit, pipes, or tubing, inside designated partitions, walls, or other concealed areas, and pull insulated wires or cables through the conduit to complete circuits between boxes. • Place conduit, pipes, or tubing, inside designated partitions, walls, or other concealed areas, and pull insulated wires or cables through the conduit to complete circuits between boxes. • Perform physically demanding tasks, such as digging trenches to lay conduit or moving or lifting heavy objects. • Fluent with EMT conduit and modest experience with rigid conduit. • Can perform power distributions (transformers, panels, fenders, etc.). • Able to perform large and small wire pulls with little or no supervision. • Must have some knowledge of special systems. • Establish and maintain a team work environment with others; appropriate interaction with external customers or the public. • Other additional related tasks and duties as needed • Candidate should have the experience necessary to lead small construction projects • Qualifications and Education Requirements High school diploma or equivalent; Hold a Journeymens card (completed 4 years of Apprenticeship) or equivalent in years of experience; Minimum of OSHA 10 completed. Work Environment This job operates in a field environment.Electricians may be involved in construction or maintenance usually work a 40-hour, five-day week plus overtime when required. Working conditions can change dramatically from one job to another, varying from indoors in clean conditions to outdoors on scaffolding, and to confined and restricted locations. May require working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions; exposure to contaminants and exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable. Physical Demands This is largely an active role. Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials; Requires repetitive movement; climbing ladders, scaffolds, or poles; standing, walking and running; using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls; and bending or twisting. Preferred Skills First Aid/CPR/AED, Arc Flash Attention To Detail, Technical Management, Electronics Troubleshooting, Basic Safety, Quality Focus, Ability to use Electronic Mail, Resource and Time Management, Knowledgeable in materials, methods and tools. Additional Notes Connecto Electric Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
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