Electrician Jobs in Dover, NJ

Electricians play a vital role in the construction industry as they are responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems in new constructions, renovations, or expansions. Their job typically involves reading and interpreting blueprints, circuit diagrams, and other technical documents, installing electrical apparatus, fixtures, and equipment, running wires and cables, inspecting electrical components for safety and quality control, troubleshooting system failures, and ensuring compliance with state and local building regulations. Electricians also perform routine maintenance to ensure the electrical system is safe and running efficiently.

Important skills for an Electrician include problem-solving, critical thinking, physical stamina and dexterity, and a keen eye for detail. Additionally, they should be familiar with various tools and equipment used in the trade and have a strong understanding of electrical theory, codes, and standards. In terms of certification, most states require electricians to be licensed. This usually involves completing an apprenticeship or technical training program, passing a comprehensive exam, and accumulating a certain number of hours of on-the-job training. Prior to becoming a licensed Electrician, individuals may gain experience and skills in roles such as an Electrician's Helper, an Electrical Apprentice, or a Journeyman Electrician.

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Electrical Maintenance Technician

Principal Duties/Responsibilities: · Performs expert level break-fix & preventive maintenance, and/or design of mechanical, and electrical equipment improvements as well as complex systems as the...

Special Mechanic - Electrician/Welder

  • Newark, NJ (23 miles from Dover, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Newark, NJ (23 miles from Dover, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

Main Functions: Conducts a variety of testing, repair, installation and maintenance tasks on equipment including engines, brake systems, suspension, steering, electronics, electrical systems, HVAC,...

Electrician

  • Parsippany, NJ (9 miles from Dover, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Parsippany, NJ (9 miles from Dover, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Installation, repair, and troubleshooting of commercial or industrial electrical wiring The military performing heavy-duty repair experience (airplanes, ships, steel mills, etc. ) Trade school, electrical...

Electrician

  • Totowa, NJ (19 miles from Dover, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Totowa, NJ (19 miles from Dover, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Need an Electrician with minimum of 10 years experience in house wiring. must have tools and transportation to come to the job....

Experienced Electrician

  • Fair Lawn, NJ (22 miles from Dover, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Fair Lawn, NJ (22 miles from Dover, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Two Experienced Electricians needed. Most of our work is in Bergen county. Personal Tools, clean drivers License and transportation are a must....

Industrial Electrician

  • Morristown, NJ (10 miles from Dover, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Morristown, NJ (10 miles from Dover, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

IMMEDIATE INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICIAN OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE!...

Electrical technician

  • Plainfield, NJ (22 miles from Dover, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Plainfield, NJ (22 miles from Dover, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

We are currently seeking an electrical technician with 3-4 years' experience to join our team; we are a service based electrical contracting company with offices in Plainfield and Oradell NJ. The...

ELECTRICIAN WANTED FULL TIME (Morris County Area)

  • Madison, NJ (13 miles from Dover, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Madison, NJ (13 miles from Dover, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

Seeking electrician for residential construction & repairs....

Continuing Education Part-Time Electrical Apprentice Instructor 2025-2026

  • Denville, NJ (4 miles from Dover, NJ)
  • 11 days ago
  • Denville, NJ (4 miles from Dover, NJ)
  • 11 days ago

in residential/commercial/industrial environment Must be a Licensed Electrician Comfortable with learning and mastering online classroom management applications Able to prepare and conduct class twice...

Looking for Licensed Electrician- NJ

  • Clifton, NJ (21 miles from Dover, NJ)
  • 12 days ago
  • Clifton, NJ (21 miles from Dover, NJ)
  • 12 days ago

Looking for Licensed Electrician- NJ (Clifton) compensation: Cash Looking for licensed electricians only! Text @ ... post id: ... [ ]...

Construction Electrician

  • Newark, NJ (23 miles from Dover, NJ)
  • 13 days ago
  • Newark, NJ (23 miles from Dover, NJ)
  • 13 days ago

systems in a new construction setting Read blueprints, run conduit, and wire/terminate devices Perform quality control testing What were looking for: 3-4 years of previous construction electrical experience...

Journeyman Electrician - $2500 Signing Bonus - Hamburg, NJ

  • Hamburg, NJ (15 miles from Dover, NJ)
  • 15 days ago
  • Hamburg, NJ (15 miles from Dover, NJ)
  • 15 days ago

Detect and diagnose all electrical wiring, appliance, fixture, and machinery problems, failing components, and malfunctions while making corrections and striving to improve equipment reliability....

Electrician Instructor

  • Union, NJ (21 miles from Dover, NJ)
  • 16 days ago
  • Union, NJ (21 miles from Dover, NJ)
  • 16 days ago

Facilitate and Deliver Curriculum: Effectively teach the Lincoln Tech accredited course curriculum, ensuring a thorough understanding of electrical systems....

Maintenance Electrician

  • Fair Lawn, NJ (22 miles from Dover, NJ)
  • 16 days ago
  • Fair Lawn, NJ (22 miles from Dover, NJ)
  • 16 days ago

. + Inspects electrical systems to determine whether repairs are needed. + Replaces conduit and wiring as needed. + Replaces circuit breakers as needed. + Performs other related duties as assigned....

Electrician Wanted

  • Chatham, NJ (16 miles from Dover, NJ)
  • 17 days ago
  • Chatham, NJ (16 miles from Dover, NJ)
  • 17 days ago

un Electrician Wanted (Chatham) The Electric Design Co....

Demographic Data for Dover, NJ

Moving to Dover, NJ? Find some basic demographic data about Dover, NJ below.


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Salary for Electrician Jobs in Dover, NJ

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireConstruction research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Electrician positions.



Highest Education Level

Electricians in Dover, NJ offer the following education background
High School or GED
29.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
26.4%
Bachelor's Degree
18.4%
Associate's Degree
14.8%
Master's Degree
6.8%
Some College
2.2%
Some High School
1.2%
Doctorate Degree
0.7%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Electricians in Dover, NJ
4-6 years
61.1%
2-4 years
14.1%
8-10 years
10.1%
None
9.9%
6-8 years
4.0%
1-2 years
0.6%
Less than 1 year
0.2%



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