Journeyman Electrician (34/hr + 100 Per Diem)

  • Aerotek
  • Charleston, South Carolina
Electrician**

**Job Description**

We are seeking a dedicated Electrician who will engage in hands-on work with industrial electrical equipment and components, specifically focusing on running conduit and wiring for refrigeration systems.

**Responsibilities**

+ Run conduit, wiring, and hook-up disconnects, switches, push buttons, circuit panels, breakers, and suppressors.

+ Interpret and update engineering drawings and schematics.

+ Install cable trays and fittings, mount boxes, pull cables, and make terminations.

+ Ensure compliance with NEC Code standards.

+ Work with industrial equipment with 480v power, 120v controls, and analog sensor wiring.

**Essential Skills**

+ 4+ years of industrial electrical construction experience.

+ Journeyman level qualification.

+ Proficient in running and bending rigid conduit (up to at least 4 inches).

+ Experience in industrial electrical and conduit bending.

**Additional Skills & Qualifications**

+ OSHA 10 certification.

+ Experience with refrigeration and running electrical components for cold storage facilities is a plus.

**Why Work Here?**

We offer competitive compensation packages including per diem options. Our company values continuous learning and development, providing opportunities to work on challenging projects in a supportive and collaborative environment.

**Work Environment**

The work schedule starts at 6:00 am, with shifts running through specific dates. Weekdays typically involve 12-hour shifts from 6:00 am to 6:30 pm, Saturdays are 10-hour shifts from 6:00 am to 4:30 pm, and Sundays are 8-hour shifts from 6:00 am to 2:30 pm. Please note that hours may vary due to weather, material delays, or other site conditions. The work involves dealing with various industrial electrical components in a cold storage facility setting.

**Job Type & Location**

This is a Contract position based out of Ridgeville, South Carolina. There is $100 per diem available for anyone 50 miles outside.

**Pay and Benefits**

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $37.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision

Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

**Workplace Type**

This is a fully onsite position in Charleston,SC.

**Application Deadline**

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 15, 2025.

**About Aerotek:**

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
Job ID: 483665364
Originally Posted on: 7/2/2025

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