Becoming an electrician in Killeen, TX, typically begins with an apprenticeship, combining 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. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 762,600 electricians nationwide, with a significant presence in Texas, and projects a 6% job growth from 2022 to 2032. In Killeen, apprentices earn an average of $29.97 per hour, translating to approximately $1,200 per week, with an annual overtime average of $9,438. Trade schools, unions, and local platforms help aspiring electricians find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $108,000 annually for experienced professionals.
• Are you looking to apply your electrical expertise to a wide variety of exciting commercial projects? • Do you want to develop your leadership skills by running small crews? • Do you enjoy building client relationships and identifying sales opportunities? • Do you want to work for a place consistently voted into the “Top Places to Work”, where you are not a number but where people care about you and your future? If you answered "YES" to those questions, then the Electrical Service Technician role at Weifield Group Contracting may be perfect for you! We are staffing for a long-term project which is contingent upon contract award. What You Will Do • Perform layout, plan, and execute small jobs while leading a small crew • Make generic written estimates of time, materials, and manpower required to complete service tasks • Communicate with vendors, engineers, owners, service managers, and other contractors to ensure jobs are completed within scope and on budget • Develop and maintain respectful, positive working relationships with clients and identify sales opportunities • Demonstrate and embrace our company values, our PACT: People, Advance Process, Community, and Trusting Relationships What You Will Bring In addition to holding yourself to the highest standards and having a passion for being the best, you will have • Current Texas State electrical journeyman license • Minimum 4 years documented field work or completion of 4-year electrical apprentice program • Excellent understanding of the electrical industry • High attention to detail and strong interpersonal skills • Self-motivated and flexibility to adapt to fast-paced, ever-changing business environment What Weifield is All About Weifield is an award winning, national leader in cutting-edge electrical construction with nearly 900 employees across all our regions. We are a merit shop, our purpose is to make the next generation better than us, and our niche is to provide best-in-class electrical solutions. We live our values, and because People is our #1 value, we show our appreciation with much more than a competitive salary. We offer a people-focused benefits package, continual career pathing and development opportunities, and a job that is yours for the making. All of this has resulted in Weifield being recognized for over a decade as a Top Place to Work! Your drive and abilities will determine how far you go, and if all this sounds great to you, please apply today to join our team! Weifield Group Contracting is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Benefits Summary Weifield team members enjoy a wide variety of benefits including Medical Insurance (for you and your family, paid for by Weifield), Dental/Vision Insurance, Disability & Accident Insurance, Life Insurance/ADD, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, 401K w/match, Employee Assistance Program, MDLIVE services, Cell Phone Allowance, a Company Vehicle, and Tuition Reimbursement. Benefits: • 401(k) • 401(k) 4% Match • Dental insurance • Employee assistance program • Health insurance • Health savings account • Life insurance • Paid time off • Referral program • Tuition reimbursement • Vision insurance Schedule: • 10 hour shift • 12 hour shift • 8 hour shift • Rotating shift • Weekends as needed Work Location: In person
See More Details >>Position Type: Trades/Skilled Trades/Electrician Date Posted: 8/6/2024 Location: Facilities Services Date Available: 08/06/2024 Closing Date: 5/1/25Job Title: Electrician Reports To: Lead Electrician FLSA Status: Non-exempt SUMMARY: Plans layout, installs, and repairs wiring, electrical fixtures, apparatus, and control equipment. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: Plans new or modified installations to minimize waste of materials, provide access for future maintenance, and avoid unsightly, hazardous, and unreliable wiring, consistent with specifications and local electrical codes. Prepares sketches showing location of wiring and equipment, or follows diagrams or blueprints, ensuring that concealed wiring is installed before completion of future walls, ceilings, and flooring. Measures, cuts, bends, threads, assembles, and installs electrical conduit. Pulls wiring through conduit. Splices wires by stripping insulation from terminal leads, twisting or soldering wires together, and applying tape or terminal caps. Connects wiring to lighting fixtures and power 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, and oscilloscope. Observes functioning of installed equipment or system to detect hazards and need for adjustments, relocation, or replacement. Repairs faulty equipment or systems. Performs other duties as may be assigned by the Lead Electrician or Supervisor for Maintenance Services. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Directly supervises 1 to 4 employees in maintenance. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; addressing complaints and resolving problems. QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and a minimum of five years experience in the electrical trade. LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. REASONING ABILITY: Ability to read and understand wiring diagrams, schematics, and blueprints. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Possess current journeyman electrician license and current driver's license. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Revised Date: November 2, 2015 The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required. :
See More Details >>Lula is looking for a 1099 Electrical Repair Pro to help with property maintenance of several thousand rental properties across the Killeen area. We are seeking individuals who have experience in the rental property industry and has an eager attitude. What is Lula? Lula is a service designed for property managers to eliminate the hassle of managing and coordinating maintenance, improve the resident experience, and reduce maintenance costs for property owners. Lula works hand-in-hand with our service-provider partners to ensure everyone gains. Unlike other platforms, Lula has been designed from the ground up to work with your needs and answer your concerns. Whether you are a mom-and-pop small business or an international corporation, there are many reasons why joining the Lula Network is a good idea for your company. Apply Here: https://lula.life/become-a-provider/texas BENEFITS WITH LULA: • Lula delivers real jobs, not leads • Set your own hourly rates • 24/7 phone and text support for Lula Pros • New jobs available daily • Choose only the jobs you want • Paid for labor and parts within 1-3 days REQUIREMENTS: • Must be 18 or older • Must have General Liability Insurance • No felonies within the past 7 years • Be friendly, respectful, and punctual • Must provide your own tools and materials • Must complete vendor onboarding and be approved Please email [email protected] with any questions
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