Traveling Electrical Helper / Apprentice
Location: Raleigh, NC to Smithfield, NC Area (Home Base Required)
Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour, depending on experience
Per Diem: $125/day while traveling
Travel: Extensive Overnight Travel Required (3-4 Weeks at a Time)
About the Opportunity
We are seeking a reliable and safety-focused
Traveling Electrical Helper / Apprentice to support electrical and backup power installation projects at telecommunications and cell tower sites throughout the United States. This position is ideal for someone looking to build a career in the electrical or telecommunications industry while gaining valuable field experience alongside experienced technicians.
Candidates must be based in or near the
Raleigh to Smithfield, NC area and be willing to travel for extended periods, typically
3 to 4 weeks at a time.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist electricians and lead technicians with the installation of backup generators and electrical systems at telecommunications and cell tower facilities.
- Pull wire, install conduit, mount equipment, and assist with electrical connections.
- Support site preparation, equipment staging, material handling, and cleanup.
- Read and follow basic electrical drawings, schematics, and work instructions.
- Safely use hand tools, power tools, meters, and testing equipment.
- Assist with troubleshooting and testing of installed equipment.
- Follow all customer, company, and jobsite safety requirements.
- Maintain accurate documentation and complete required reports as directed.
- Travel extensively to project sites across multiple states.
Qualifications
Required
- Basic understanding of electrical concepts and construction practices.
- Ability to safely use hand and power tools.
- Willingness and ability to travel for extended periods (typically 3 to 4 weeks at a time).
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
- Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
- Ability to lift 50+ pounds and perform physically demanding work.
- Strong work ethic, positive attitude, and willingness to learn.
- Ability to pass pre-employment screenings, including background and drug testing if required.
Preferred
- Previous experience as an electrical helper, electrical apprentice, telecom technician, construction laborer, or generator installer.
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.
- Experience working around telecommunications infrastructure, cell tower sites, generators, or commercial/industrial electrical systems.
- Knowledge of basic electrical safety practices and lockout/tagout procedures.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour
- $125 per day per diem for every day worked while traveling
- Significant overtime opportunities available based on project demands
- Opportunity to gain hands-on electrical and telecom industry experience
- Career advancement into Electrical Apprentice, Generator Technician, or Telecom Power Technician roles
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand, bend, kneel, and work on active construction and telecom job sites.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly.
- Comfortable working around electrical equipment and generators while following all safety protocols.
Ideal Candidate
You're dependable, mechanically inclined, safety-conscious, and eager to build a long-term career in electrical construction or telecom infrastructure. You enjoy working in the field, traveling to new locations, and being part of a team that keeps critical communications networks powered and operational.
Home Base Requirement: Candidates must reside within commuting distance of the Raleigh, Clayton, Selma, or Smithfield, North Carolina area.