About Knight Electric:
Knight Electric is a national electrical contractor focusing on Commercial/Retail new construction and re-modernization. Our culture and continued investment in our employees set us apart from the others.
- Offices in Justin, TX (Dallas/Ft. Worth) and Alpharetta, GA (Atlanta)
- Customers include Target, Costco, Bass Pro Shop, HEB, Publix, Best Buy, Trader Joes, Walmart and more.
We are currently seeking skilled Commercial Electricians in theGreater Jackson, MS area to join our team for an upcoming electrical construction project.
This is a full-time position for a project expected to last approximately 2-4 months and can continue with travel after if after project completion.
- We can hire for just the 2-4-month project or
- Complete the 4+month project and travel with us full-time
Work will begin on-site in Jackson, MS. With additional projects available in surrounding states for those open to travel after project completion.
Travel and Airbnb are paid along with per diem and mileage (drive time included) when working on out-of-town projects.
Compensation:
- $30.00 - $40.00 per hour pending experience and active state electrical license.
- Travel is fully paid if you choose to travel after this project completion.
Duties / Expectations:
- Expert knowledge of electrical theory
- Understands and applies NEC code knowledge
- Advanced understanding of NEC calculations
- Able to perform any type of bend with all bender types
- Installs raceways, boxes, and cables
- Assist with wire pulling activities
- Installs light fixtures, devices, and cover plates
- Assists with installation of switchboards
- Installs panels, breakers, and transformers
- Connects branch circuits including terminations and panels and equipment
- Performs basic testing and troubleshooting of electrical systems
- Basic knowledge of various control systems and components
- Reads and interprets blueprints and schematics
- Performs other related duties as required
Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED
- Formal trade school or apprentice program completion preferred
- 8000+ Hours of electrician experience
- Valid state issued Driver’s License
- Current state Electrical Apprentice license preferred
- When required by State Licensing entity
- Current OSHA 10 certificate
- Ability to pass a criminal background check
What We Offer:
- Medical/Dental/Vision/401K
- Overtime potential
- Housing and Per diem paid while traveling.
- Paid Time Off
- Paid travel back home every 3 weeks
- Holiday Pay
- Weekly Pay
Job Type:
- Full-Time
- Full-Time Temporary
What We Offer:
- Medical/Dental/Vision/401K
- Overtime potential
- Housing and Per diem paid while traveling.
- Paid Time Off
- Paid travel back home every 3 weeks
- Holiday Pay
- Weekly Pay
Requirements (Physical requirements will vary between job sites and peak periods)
This is a field job using many physical attributes. In addition to sitting, standing, and walking for extended periods of time, employees should be able to do the following:
- Walk, climb, lift, bend, squat, kneel, push, pull, twist, and reach overhead routinely and repetitively. Occasional lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds.
- Regularly work from elevated spaces for extended periods of time, including ladders, man lifts, scaffolding, or reach booms. Climb ladder with 30 pounds.
- Balance on normal work surfaces.
- Comfortable in tight spaces (occasionally).
- Reach, handle, grasp, and pull cables, wires, tools, and equipment.
- Focus close up and far away (with or without correction). Distinguish color coded wires. Use peripheral vision and exercise depth perception.
- Flexible, adaptable, and embraces change.
- Good troubleshooting ability. Embraces quality control processes. Good attention to detail. Follows process and procedure.
- Speaking, hearing and seeing for communicating with employees and outside resources, as well as managing risks of a construction environment is required.
To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
This Position Description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions or qualifications. Employee is expected to follow these and other job-related instructions, policies, processes, and procedures.
Working Conditions:
Work is performed on construction sites in a variety of weather conditions. Travel nationwide, up to 100%, sometimes with short notice (non-travelling short-term jobs are available from time to time depending on project availability). Shifts and hours vary by project but will include night and weekend shifts.