Electrician Jobs in Little Ferry, 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...

EV Licensed Electrician

  • New York, NY (6 miles from Little Ferry, NJ)
  • 16 hours ago
  • New York, NY (6 miles from Little Ferry, NJ)
  • 16 hours ago

Performs basic audits of customer's electrical systems and equipment. Documents all required information for each site (technical report)....

Electrician

  • Morristown, NJ (23 miles from Little Ferry, NJ)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Morristown, NJ (23 miles from Little Ferry, NJ)
  • 16 hours ago

Installs and repairs electrical systems, apparatus, and electrical and electronic components of industrial machinery and equipment, following electrical code, manuals, schematic diagrams, blueprints...

Engineer Intern (Electrical)

  • Queens Village, NY (17 miles from Little Ferry, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Queens Village, NY (17 miles from Little Ferry, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Build your career while building NYC Public schools and impacting the learning environments of the next generation! The SCAs Architecture and Engineering Department is responsible for development...

Field Electrician/Installer - Rolling Steel Doors

  • Brooklyn, NY (10 miles from Little Ferry, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (10 miles from Little Ferry, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Field Electrician/Installer for McKeon Door East to install custom fabricated steel door systems across NYC. Must have clean driver's license and motor electrical connections experience....

Electrician Needed

  • Glen Cove, NY (22 miles from Little Ferry, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Glen Cove, NY (22 miles from Little Ferry, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

HELP WANTED Must be able to ensure skills in efficient installation and maintenance of various electrical equipment. Ability to use electrical and other testing equipment. Ability to communicate...

Electricians needed for con Edison lighting upgrades

  • Brooklyn, NY (10 miles from Little Ferry, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (10 miles from Little Ferry, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Are you a commercial electrician looking to boost your income?...

Electrician/ Control Panel Builder

  • Pine Brook, NJ (15 miles from Little Ferry, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Pine Brook, NJ (15 miles from Little Ferry, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

ELECTRICIAN / CONTROL PANEL BUILDER For more than 75 years, Foremost Machine Builders, Inc. has provided services to the plastics, recycling, and material handling industries....

Electricians Mechanic/ Electricians Jr Mechanic Wanted

  • New York, NY (6 miles from Little Ferry, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • New York, NY (6 miles from Little Ferry, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Electricians Mechanic/ Electricians Jr Mechanic Wanted (Huntington) Giudici Electric compensation: Based on experience $19-$36 per hour employment type: job title: Electricians Mechanic/ Electricians...

Electrician, Engineering, Full Time, Day

  • Paramus, NJ (7 miles from Little Ferry, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Paramus, NJ (7 miles from Little Ferry, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

SPECIAL SKILLS: Possess (or qualifies and obtains within 1 year of employment) the State of New Jersey Qualified journeyman Electrician Certification....

Electrician

  • Paterson, NJ (8 miles from Little Ferry, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Paterson, NJ (8 miles from Little Ferry, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Inspect electrical wiring, fixtures, appliances, motors, generators, pumps, power circuits, and controllers of machines and elevators, ascertain the nature of needed repairs and/or replacement; does...

Electrician

  • New York, NY (6 miles from Little Ferry, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • New York, NY (6 miles from Little Ferry, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

Our ideal candidates should have experience in rough-in, dressing electrical panels, meter work, and bending conduit from 1/2 to 2....

Marine Electrician

  • Carteret, NJ (20 miles from Little Ferry, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Carteret, NJ (20 miles from Little Ferry, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

Skill in the detection, diagnoses, maintenance and repair of marine electrical systems. Demonstrated ability to communicate orally and in writing complex marine electrical systems problems....

Electrician - 2nd Shift

  • Newark, NJ (9 miles from Little Ferry, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Newark, NJ (9 miles from Little Ferry, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

Job Summary The Electrician is responsible for performing electrical work in control cabinets, panel boards, etc., wiring/rewiring of electrical cabinets and electrical components, running conduit,...

Electrician Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, Nassau, Westchester

  • Ozone Park, NY (14 miles from Little Ferry, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Ozone Park, NY (14 miles from Little Ferry, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

electrician If you know any customers that need electrical work, contact us & we will hire you to perform the work & give you a 10% commission in addition to your salary if we receive the job....

Demographic Data for Little Ferry, NJ

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Salary for Electrician Jobs in Little Ferry, 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 Little Ferry, NJ offer the following education background
High School or GED
29.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
26.3%
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 Little Ferry, 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%

Qualifications / Skill Sets

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