Description: Tradesmen International is immediately hiring experienced Journeyman Electricians for projects located in Metairie, LA. This is a first shift opportunity with a pay range of $26-27/hr based on experience and skill level. If you are an Electrician eager to demonstrate your knowledge and skills while learning new ones, this is your chance to advance in your career! Job Scope: • Read blueprints • Build panels • Hook up three way switches • Run EMT • Trim out Company Details: Tradesmen International not only offers consistent work, top pay, and employment opportunities, we also provide a benefits package that is among the best in the industry. Our comprehensive benefits include: • Tradesmen+ Rewards Program – earn points for hours worked • Vacation Pay • Health insurance • 401(k) profit-sharing savings plan Find our app, TradeGig, in the App store to see opportunities, set notifications and click to express interest! Tradesmen International is an EO employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability Click here to visit Tradesmen’s full website. Recruiter Name: Amy Rivera Location: US-LA-METAIRIE
See More Details >>A-1 Electrical Contractors Inc. is currently expanding its electrical specialists' team. A-1 is seeking an experienced commercial electrical foreman to join our Greater New Orleans and North Shore projects on a full-time basis. Skills and Abilities: • Knowledge of the tools, equipment, and materials common to the electrical trade. • Knowledge of applicable electrical codes, standards, and regulations. • Knowledge of electrical application for high and low voltage electric system. • Skill in the installation, repair and maintenance of all types of electrical system equipment and components. • Skilled in New Commercial Construction • Skill in both verbal and written communication • Able to fulfill tasks without much guidance and supervision • Must be able to guide other crew members throughout a job and help field managers keep projects on track Requirements and Qualifications: • Completed electrician apprenticeship • Must be a licensed Journeyman Electrician • Proficiency with the National Electrical Code and local codes • Experienced running medium to large projects • Previous crew management experience • Ability to read blueprints • Large Scale Commercial/Residential projects • Must be able to comply to a criminal background check and drug test Preferred: • 5+ Years of Commercial Electrical Experience • CDL Class A License • OSHA 10 Certified • TWIC & OSHA Basic Plus • Lift Certifications Physical Requirements: • Must be able to see color to discern color-coded wiring. • Prolonged periods standing, kneeling, bending, and climbing ladders or scaffolding. • Must be physically capable of pulling wires and cables through conduits. • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time. • Must be able to climb ladders. Benefits: • Health insurance • Ancillary benefits • Paid holidays • PTO • 401k with company matching • Possible phone and auto allowance
See More Details >>Description: The primary purpose of the Electrical Foreman is to install and maintain electrical wiring, devices, systems, and equipment safely and adequately, while learning company processes and procedures and supervising electrical staff. Duties and Accountabilities: • Provide necessary tools and installation equipment in the work area prior to arrival of workers. • Provide installation instruction to the workers by detailed verbal explanation or detailed sketches. • Prepare sketches showing location of wiring and equipment or follows diagrams or blueprints insuring that concealed wiring is installed before completion of future walls, ceilings and flooring. • Provide all materials organized to ensure ease of installation in the work area. • Expedites tools, equipment, and materials to ensure that the workers stay in the work area. • Inspect and test the installation. • Call for code enforcement inspections. • Mark-up as-built drawings daily. • Timekeeping. • Enforce safety policies and respond to incidents. • Measures, cuts, bends, threads, assembles and installs electrical conduit using such tools as a hacksaw, pipe threader, rules and conduit benders. • Pulls wiring through conduit, assisted by a helper. • Splices wiring by stripping insulation from terminal leads with knife or pliers, twisting or soldering wires together and applying tape or terminal caps. • Connects wiring to lighting fixtures and power equipment using hand tools. • Installs control and distribution apparatus, such as switches, relays and circuit breaker panels and fastens in place with screws or bolts using hand or power tools. • Connects power cables to equipment and installs grounding leads. • Tests continuity of circuits to insure electrical compatibility and safety of components using testing instruments such as ohmmeter, battery and buzzer and oscilloscope. • Observes functioning of installed equipment or system to determine hazards and need for adjustments, relocation or replacement. • Disassembles and repairs defective electrical equipment or systems. • Load transport and unload materials, tools, equipment and supplies. • Maintains tools and equipment. • Be able to distinguish colors. • Knowledge of certain procedures such as LOTO, etc. • Responsible for observing and complying with all safety and project rules. • Evaluate information using personal judgement or measurable standards. • Work within precise limits and standards of accuracy. • Perform a variety of duties which may change often. • Perform arithmetical operations rapidly and accurately. • See detail in objects or drawings as 3-dimensional objects. • Work at heights without fear. Requirements: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: • Must be 18 years of age or older. • Must have completed high school or a GED equivalency test. • Completion of a formal apprenticeship program required with classroom work and on-the-job training is preferred. • Must have code knowledge. • Passed exams on the National Electrical Code, local and state codes and electrical theory as well as continuing education in order to meet licensure requirements. • Ability to learn new technology. • 5 years or more in documented field experience in chosen craft discipline with ability to read and interpret instructions and document, plan and perform work activities independently. • NCCER certifications written and/ or practical are strongly preferred. • Experience providing leadership, instructions and guidance to other craft workers in work crew, while working in the capacity of a journeyman. • OSHA 10 Hour preferred. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It is the company’s policy to recruit, test, hire, promote, transfer, compensate, train, grant leave, and terminate based on merit and business needs, and without regard to race, creed, age, color, ancestry/national origin, sex, genetic information, pregnancy, marital status, religion, sexual orientation/sexual identity, disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or other basis prohibited by law. Positions require I-9 employment verifications and may require drug screening, background and MVR checks.
See More Details >>Becoming an electrician in Metairie, LA typically begins 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. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 762,600 electricians nationwide, with a significant presence in Louisiana, and projects a 6% job growth from 2022 to 2032. Apprentices in Metairie earn an average of $1,557 per week, with an annual overtime average of $49,152. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring electricians in Metairie find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $108,000 annually for experienced professionals.
