Becoming an electrician in Phoenix, AZ, typically begins with an apprenticeship, combining hands-on experience with classroom learning. Apprenticeships in Phoenix last about four to five years, requiring extensive training under licensed professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 58,217 electricians in the state, with an average annual wage of $1,096. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild assist aspiring electricians in finding apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential, often exceeding $100,000 annually for experienced professionals.
DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION Driving the future of transportation with a diverse and innovative team To learn more about the ADOT team CLICK HERE SIGNAL/LIGHT/ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN SERIES Job Location: Address: Multimodal Planning Division Planning Team 21 S. 20th Street Phoenix, AZ 85034 Posting Details: Salary Range: $25.4342 - $30.0520 Grade: 18-20 Closing Date: April 13, 2025 Job Summary: This position is responsible for performing inspections, maintenance, installation and repair of statewide traffic continuous counting stations and/or weigh-in motion (WIM) sites. Including; continually collecting, troubleshooting and analyzing telemetric polling or manual data retrievals of data on a statewide highway network. In addition, conducting and performing short-term traffic counts and special counts on the public roadway system. Please note the requirements of this position include frequent overnight travel and working in various types of inclement weather and environmental factors. Note: Positions will be assigned based on experience and qualifications listed below. Job Duties: Signal/Lighting/Electrical Technician 1 (SLATE 1): $25.43/hr. Grade 18 This position is responsible for performing entry level inspections, maintenance, installation and repair of statewide traffic continuous counting stations and/or weigh-in motion (WIM) sites. Including; continually collecting, troubleshooting and analyzing telemetric polling or manual data retrievals of data on a statewide highway network. In addition, conducting and performing short-term traffic counts and special counts on the public roadway system. The requirements of this position include frequent overnight travel and working in various types of inclement weather and environmental factors. Signal/Lighting/Electrical Technician 2 (SLATE 2): $27.22/hr. Grade 19 This position is responsible for performing intermediate level inspections, maintenance, installation and repair of statewide traffic continuous counting stations and/or weigh-in motion (WIM) sites. Including; continually collecting, troubleshooting and analyzing telemetric polling or manual data retrievals of data on a statewide highway network. In addition, conducting and performing short-term traffic counts and special counts on the public roadway system. The requirements of this position include frequent overnight travel and working in various types of inclement weather and environmental factors. Signal/Lighting/Electrical Technician 3 (SLATE 3): $30.05/hr. Grade 20 This position is responsible for performing expert level inspections, maintenance, installation and repair of statewide traffic continuous counting stations and/or weigh-in motion (WIM) sites. Including; continually collecting, troubleshooting and analyzing telemetric polling or manual data retrievals of data on a statewide highway network. In addition, conducting and performing advanced level short-term traffic counts and special counts on the public roadway system. The requirements of this position include frequent overnight travel and working in various types of inclement weather and environmental factors. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs): Knowledge in: • Use, care and maintenance of common and specialized tools, equipment and materials related to the trade • Plans, sketches/schematics of electrical, electronic, mechanical and utility systems • Methods/procedures for installing, repairing, diagnosing, and inspecting traffic counting devices, common safety practices • Electrical, electronic, mechanical, and circuit theory Skill in: • Applying and making interpretations of federal, state and agency laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures pertaining to work activities, safe practices, and public contact • Using proper materials, tools, vehicles & equipment to perform work activities within established work methods • Oral and written communication • Problem solving, interpersonal relationships • Fundamental knowledge of interpreting blueprints, sketches, schematics of electrical and/or electronic components and/or circuits • Methods and procedures for installing, repairing, and diagnosing related equipment and appurtenances • Microsoft Office & Google Workspace Ability in: • Follow directions/work independently, plan, coordinate, analyze, and perform multiple tasks in stressful conditions • Troubleshoot, diagnose and repair electrical components • Train and utilize advanced software systems such a ESRI GIS and Bently Micro station • Train and utilize computer systems, traffic control methods, practices, procedures, federal, state, agency laws, rules regulations, policies, procedures pertaining to work activities • Communicate effectively with internal and external customers • Apply and interpret procedures and practices established for the work section Selective Preference(s): • SLATE I - High school diploma/GED: Entry level electrical/electronics background and troubleshooting. • SLATE 2- High school diploma/GED: Intermediate level electrical/electronics background and troubleshooting. One year experience equivalent to a SLATE 1. • SLATE 3- High school diploma/GED: Foreman level electrical/electronic background. Pre-Employment Requirements: This position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job, and the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11). All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). Benefits: The Arizona Department of Administration offers a comprehensive benefits package to include: • Sick leave • Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year • Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program). • Health and dental insurance • Retirement plan • Life insurance and long-term disability insurance • Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page Retirement: Mandatory participation in the Arizona Retirement System (ASRS) is required Contact Us: For questions about this career opportunity, please contact ADOT Human Resources Recruitment via email at [email protected] or phone call at (602) 712-8188 option 2. The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602) 712-8188 option 3. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. ADOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
See More Details >>DEPT OF EMERGENCY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS The Department of Emergency & Military Affairs (DEMA) is the headquarters for the Arizona National Guard. The Army National Guard is "Always Ready - Always There" providing military forces to accomplish community, State and Federal missions. The Air National Guard maintains excellence with flexible, sustainable, expeditionary and joint interoperable capabilities in all facets of current Federal and State missions. The Division of Emergency Management’s mission is to coordinate emergency services and efforts to governmental agencies to reduce the impact of disaster on person and property. The Division of Administrative Services maintains the business operations of human resources, finance, purchasing/contracting, and legislative activities. Many positions posted do not require military membership. ELECTRICIAN DEPT OF EMERGENCY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS Job Location: Work Location: Papago Park Military Reservation (PPMR), Phoenix, AZ Posting Details: Salary: $19.00 - $25.00 per hour (DOE) Grade: 17 This position will remain posted until filled. Resumes will be reviewed weekly. Job Summary: This Electrician position is responsible for a variety of tasks, requiring highly skilled abilities in installing, repairing, and maintaining electrical wiring systems, appliances, equipment and controls for the Construction and Facilities Management Office (CFMO) at Papago Park Military Reservation (PPMR) and outlying readiness centers. The position will also be required to perform repair and modification work on specialized electronic/electrical systems, on new and existing energy controls, and building/ HVAC equipment as to meet the needs of the agency statewide. Responds to emergencies and periodically provides call back response to the facilities after-hours/emergency help desk and oversees repair work as necessary; irregular hours may be necessary. Job Duties: Responsibilities include: • Diagnosing and repairing malfunctions in electronic/electrical equipment and controls. Equipment includes electrical distribution panels, circuits, and disconnects, internal and external building lighting and power distribution, from power generators or distribution utilities. • Installing various HVAC equipment and controls. • Performing work on electrical hardware - from 11 Oto 480 volts AC - to ensure electrical power is available to DEMA facilities. • Repairing and upgrading electrical services to comply with changing requirements while following and being familiar with the latest electrical and building codes; the performance or preventative maintenance on all electrical equipment; conducting tests and troubleshooting of various electrical circuits and components and making emergency electrical service calls as required. • Determining equipment and materials required for work and purchasing materials as needed for assigned projects. Responsible for assigned equipment. • Participating in the planning, estimating, costing, and ordering of materials in a timely and efficient manner; detecting and resolving work stoppages. • Maintaining a record of materials used, equipment, working hours expended, vehicle mileage and other information as required for work projects. • Writing reports and completing work orders regarding activities, transactions and progress covering a specified time period or project completion. • Coordinating with building managers, engineers, and planners to design, fabricate and oversee various construction and repair projects as well as coordinating projects with vendors, co-workers, customers, etc. • Assuring all work complies with State and Federal building codes and is responsible for compliance with state procedures, policies, work, work methods and safety of assigned personnel. • Consistently maintain all credentials necessary to perform all tasks assigned and attend job related and/or other opportunities for training and certifications. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs): Knowledge of: • National and Local building codes. • Methods and practices involved in remodeling, construction, installation and replacing major utilities services. • Common and specialized tools, equipment and materials related to the work. • Techniques of work leadership and training. • Rules and regulations to supervise inmates. Skilled in: • The use of common and specialized tools, equipment and materials related to the work. • Applying and demonstration of proper methods and techniques in caring for and maintaining buildings/grounds. • Demonstrating, operating, and performing preventative maintenance on powered/non-powered grounds equipment and tools. • The layout, installation, repair, and maintenance of automated irrigation systems. • Verbal and written communications. • Using computers and typical Microsoft applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, Power-point). • Being self-motivated. Ability to: • Conduct estimating, costing, and order materials. • Read and interpret blueprints and schematics as it relates to buildings and related utilities services systems. • Establish and maintain positive interpersonal relationships. • Write reports and complete works regarding activities, transactions and progress covering a specific time period or project. • Determine equipment and materials needed. Selective Preference(s): Desired qualifications include any combination of experience, education and training that meets the knowledge, skills, and abilities described. The preferred candidate will have a minimum of 2 years or more performing commercial electrical work while under the supervision of a journeyman electrician and two years certified academic training as an electrician. Journeyman Electrician; Licensed Electrician in AZ. Additional professional trade certifications. Pre-Employment Requirements: • Requires possession of and ability to retain a current, valid state issued driver's license. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver's license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete a required driver training (See Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.12). • In and out of State travel required. • Candidates for this position will be required to submit to a criminal background investigation as well as possess the ability to achieve a favorable Tier 1 investigation for the purpose of obtaining a Common Access Card (CAC) within one year of hire. • Must be willing and able to supervise DOC minimum-security inmates. Benefits: The State of Arizona offers a comprehensive benefits package to include: • Sick leave • Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year • Health and dental insurance • Retirement plan • Life insurance and long-term disability insurance • Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page Retirement: Eligible DEMA employees participate in excellent retirement programs provided by the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and for fire personnel the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS). Contact Us: If you have any questions, please feel free to contact [email protected]. DEMA is a smoke-free work environment. ADA/EEO Employer The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation Employer
See More Details >>1st Shift Electrician up to $38-$40/hr Who we are: Atkore is forging a future where our employees, customers, suppliers, shareholders, and communities are building better together – a future focused on serving the customer and powering and protecting the world. With a global network of manufacturing and distribution facilities worldwide, Atkore is a leading provider of electrical, safety and infrastructure solutions. Who we are looking for: Atkore, a recipient of a Great Place to Work© certification and a Top Workplaces USA award, is searching for a 1st Shift Electrician to be based out of our Phoenix, AZ facility. Reporting to the shift supervisor, this person will be broad responsibility for troubleshooting, performing preventative maintenance, and working on a variety of different equipment. This person will need to work with the production and maintenance team to communicate issues and ensure quality production. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years’ experience as a maintenance electrician in a manufacturing environment. Experience in lean manufacturing or business system-based company is a plus. Additional Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: • Align, adjust and calibrate electronic equipment. • Dismantle devices to gain access to and remove defective parts. • Replace or repair defective parts, reassemble devices and start devices to test for proper performance. • Install electrical circuits following blueprints & schematic diagrams. • Inspect circuits and wiring for specified shielding & grounding, and repair or rewire systems according to building codes and safety regulation. • Lay out and install conduit runs. • Repair mechanical, pneumatic or hydraulic components of electrical equipment. • Use precision measuring and testing instruments. • Perform construction and rigging activities as required. • Build and repair induction boxes and determine number of turns for new sizes. • Build high frequency coil as required for mill welding systems. • Monitor and maintain temperatures of zinc pots and inductions. What you’ll bring: • High School Diploma or GED required. • Minimum 3 years' experience as a maintenance electrician in a manufacturing environment required. • Strong sense of time organization and sense of urgency, comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. • Ability to learn to use and maintain equipment and machinery • Ability to follow standard work processes and operate with a continuous improvement mindset • Ability to lead, assist, and/or instruct employees in the performance of their duties, as requested • Flexibility of shift scheduling, to include overtime and weekends • Demonstrate Atkore Core Values – Accountability, Teamwork, Integrity, Respect, and Excellence • Must possess a positive attitude, be a team player, and have strong work ethic. Within 3 months, you’ll: • Complete initial training. • Be able to troubleshoot production issues and support electrical needs for operations. • Assist production teams to ensure production areas are operating, preventative maintenance is completed and down time is minimized. Who we are: Atkore is a recipient of a Great Place to Work© certification and a Top Workplaces USA award! We’re committed to creating an engaged and aligned workforce that drives collaborative culture. Our team strives for breakthrough results, stays focused on being standout leaders, and fully supports decisions of the Company. We consistently live the Atkore mission, strategic priorities, and behaviors, all in a way that’s consistent with our core values. Together, we build strong leaders that continually endeavor to move us forward. With a global network of manufacturing and distribution facilities worldwide, Atkore is a leading provider of electrical, safety and infrastructure solutions. Join our team and align yourself with an industry leader! Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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