Electrician Job Description As an electrician, you will be responsible for reading blueprints, laying out work for job execution, leading helpers, and performing various electrical installations. Your expertise in bending conduit and pipe, roughing wire, installation, and troubleshooting will be essential to successfully complete projects. Responsibilities Read and interpret blueprints for electrical projects. Lay out work for efficient execution of electrical jobs. Lead and guide helpers in completing electrical tasks. Bend conduit and pipe as required for installations. Perform rough wiring and conduit bending. Install switches and troubleshoot electrical issues. Essential Skills Experience with installing switchgear and running conduit. Proficient in pulling wire, bending pipe, and bending conduit. Skilled in roughing MC & BX, troubleshooting, and switch gear handling. Electrical installation expertise. Additional Skills & Qualifications OSHA 30 certification. Must have personal tools and personal protective equipment (PPE). Journeyman with 6-8 years of experience in pipe bending, troubleshooting, and switchgear. Why Work Here? Join the largest non-union electrical firm on the East Coast, where you will have the opportunity to work with big-name end clients. We prioritize our employees and ensure a consistent flow of work, never laying off good talent. Work Environment This position is based at the Richmond DLA - Defense Supply Center and is expected to last 3-4 months, with potential for overtime. The job site is fully regulated with mandatory and random drug screenings. Candidates must have a Real ID to enter the work site and be prepared to take a DOB drug test with the safety team. Respectful communication and compliance with safety regulations are required at all times. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Richmond, Virginia. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $47.33 - $47.33/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 Richmond,VA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Aug 29, 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: 490535818
Originally Posted on: 8/23/2025
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