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.
About this role:
The Electrical Field Specialist performs commercial electrical service, maintenance, troubleshooting, and small‑project installations across a variety of commercial facilities. This role requires a valid Journeyman Electrician License and strong technical skill in diagnosing and resolving electrical issues in active, occupied buildings.
Preference to candidates located in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex.
Compensation:
- $35.00 - $40.00 per hour pending experience and active state electrical license.
- Travel expenses paid
- Vehicle provided
- Fuel card
Travel:
- On average 2–3-week sprints in Texas
- Most projects are in Texas with some locations in nearby states.
- Housing (Airbnb) is paid by company, travel to and from project is covered as well as per diem.
- Company vehicle is provided
Duties / Expectations:
- Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills
- Ability to work independently in the field with minimal supervision
- Familiarity with commercial building systems, including lighting controls, switchgear, and distribution equipment
- Apply advanced knowledge of electrical theory and NEC code
- Perform NEC calculations
- Execute all types of conduit bends using various bender types
- Install raceways, boxes, cables, panels, breakers, and transformers
- Assist with wire pulling and switchboard installation
- Install light fixtures, devices, and cover plates
- Connect branch circuits including terminations and equipment
- Perform basic testing and troubleshooting of electrical systems
- Read and interpret blueprints and schematics
- Maintain basic knowledge of control systems and components
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED
- 2+ years in a commercial specialist/service service role.
- Expert-level troubleshooting skills in a commercial setting.
- Must have ability to run and lead small-size projects (1-4 electricians)
- Possess an active state Journeyman electrical license
- OSHA 10 certification
- Ability to pass a criminal and motor vehicle 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
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.