Residential Service Electrician

West Houston Electric

Katy, TX

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$130,000–$140,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Background Investigation, Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Consultative Sales, Customer Relations, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Driver's License, Electricity, Health Insurance, Identify Issues, Leadership, Maintenance - Electrical, National Electrical Code, Oil and Gas, On Call, Onboarding, Performance Analysis, Performance Metrics, Preferred Provider Organization (PPO), Retirement Plan, Sales, Training/Teaching, United States Department of Energy (DOE)
LOCATION
Katy, TX
POSTED
13 days ago

West Houston Electric | Katy, TX | Full-Time

$25-$30/hr DOE + OT + Spiffs

Realistic First-Year Earnings: $80K-$110K | Top Performers Earn $130K-$140K+

Training Provided | Employer-Paid Medical | PTO | Retirement | Performance Bonuses


This job is for someone with residential electrical service background and strong sales experience.


YOU’RE GOOD AT THIS JOB.

You show up on time.

You diagnose problems fast.

Customers trust you.

So why does it still feel like your company stopped investing in you?

No real support.

No growth path.

No recognition for carrying the team.

If that sounds familiar, keep reading.


Location: Katy, TX / Greater Houston Area

This is a field-based residential service role. Technicians are dispatched from home to customer homes across Greater Houston, with onboarding and weekly training at our Katy office.


WHO WE ARE

West Houston Electric has been one of the most trusted residential electrical companies in the Houston area for over 35 years.

Thousands of 5-star reviews.

A full calendar.

A customer base that keeps coming back.

We don’t chase work — the work comes to us.

We’re a family-owned residential electrical company focused on building a high-performing team, not a revolving door of hires. We invest heavily in our technicians because we know they’re the face of our company inside customers’ homes every single day.

When you join us, you’re joining a long-term team built on professionalism, trust, growth, and support.


COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

  • $25-$30+/hr based on experience
  • Overtime pay available
  • Performance bonuses (spiffs) on completed work


Realistic First-Year Earnings:

$80,000-$110,000

Top Performers:

$130,000-$140,000+

Additional Benefits:

  • Company vehicle + gas card provided
  • Fully covered employee PPO medical insurance (employer-paid), available at the start
  • Dental & vision available
  • Weekly direct deposit
  • PTO + paid holidays
  • SIMPLE IRA with 3% company match
  • Paid ongoing technical training & development
  • Fully stocked service vehicle
  • Modern tools & technology


SCHEDULE

  • Monday-Friday
  • 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Day shift only
  • No required nights
  • No required weekends
  • No required on-call schedule

For the first month of onboarding, report to our Katy shop each morning and dispatch from there.


WHAT YOUR DAY LOOKS LIKE

You start the morning with a fully stocked company vehicle loaded with the tools and materials you need to succeed.

No chasing parts.

No sharing broken equipment.

No wasting time.

You head to residential service calls across the Houston area where homeowners rely on you to diagnose issues, communicate clearly, and provide real solutions.

You’re not just an installer here.

You’re the professional customers trust in their home.

You’ll:

  • Run residential service calls
  • Diagnose electrical issues thoroughly
  • Present repair and upgrade options to homeowners without pressure
  • Install and service panels, outlets, circuits, EV chargers, surge protection, lighting upgrades, and more
  • Perform work to NEC code and West Houston Electric standards
  • Build long-term customer relationships
  • Participate in weekly structured training

At the end of the day, you leave knowing:

  • Your work mattered
  • Your team has your back
  • You’re building something long-term


WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

This role is built for electricians who:

  • Thrive in customer-facing environments
  • Communicate confidently and professionally
  • Take pride in their work
  • Want performance-based earning potential
  • Are coachable and growth-minded
  • Want more than “just another electrical job”

Required Qualifications

  • Valid Texas Residential Wireman or Journeyman Electrician license
  • Strong residential service experience
  • Comfortable diagnosing complex systems under pressure
  • Experience working within a structured service or sales process
  • Strong communication skills with homeowners
  • Clean driving record
  • Ability to pass a background check

Preferred Experience

  • ServiceTitan or similar CRM experience
  • Options-based / consultative sales approach
  • Experience with performance tracking and metrics


WHY TECHNICIANS STAY HERE

Fully stocked company vehicle + gas card

100% employer-paid PPO medical insurance for employee

Paid ongoing training & coaching

PTO + retirement plan

Performance bonuses & overtime opportunities

Strong team culture & leadership support

Modern systems and technology

Real opportunity for long-term growth

We’re building a team of professionals — not just filling trucks.


THE HIRING PROCESS

We move fast for the right person. Our process is thorough on purpose — we're selective about who joins this team, and that's exactly why people stay


Step 1

Apply online (takes about 5 minutes)

Step 2

Complete a short role-match questionnaire sent by text

Step 3

Complete the Go-Ready Skills Assessment

Step 4

Record a quick one-way video interview (5 minutes — no live pressure)

Step 5

Book your in-person interview.

Qualified candidates will be invited to interview at our Katy office with our Service Manager.

Step 6

Ride-along / final evaluation

Step 7

Potential offer within 10 days


We respond to every serious applicant who completes the process.


APPLY NOW


If you’re tired of being underpaid, overlooked, or unsupported — this could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.


Apply today and let’s talk.


Equal Opportunity Employer

West Houston Electric is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

About the Company

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West Houston Electric