Electrician Jobs in South Orange, 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 (4 miles from South Orange, NJ)
  • 17 days ago
  • Newark, NJ (4 miles from South Orange, NJ)
  • 17 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 Mechanic & Electrician Helper

  • Midland Park, NJ (18 miles from South Orange, NJ)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Midland Park, NJ (18 miles from South Orange, NJ)
  • 1 hour ago

Well Established Electrical Contractor located in northern Bergen County is seeking: Electricians with 3-7 years experience in residential, and commercial work. Must be able to read blue prints....

Construction Electrician

  • Newark, NJ (4 miles from South Orange, NJ)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Newark, NJ (4 miles from South Orange, NJ)
  • 7 hours 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...

Electrician / Electrical Worker / Electricista / Trabajador electrico

  • Old Bridge, NJ (24 miles from South Orange, NJ)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Old Bridge, NJ (24 miles from South Orange, NJ)
  • 11 hours ago

Looking for someone with experience installing lights. Central New Jersey. Experience necessary. Full time and part time available. Car and valid driver's license required. Se busca persona con...

Experienced Electrician 6+yrs.

  • Pequannock, NJ (13 miles from South Orange, NJ)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Pequannock, NJ (13 miles from South Orange, NJ)
  • 11 hours ago

Looking to hire an electrician with 6+yrs. experience in the field -Residential & Commercial Experience -Valid Driver's License & Transportation -Have Own Hand Tools -Ability to work as a team & follow...

Industrial Electrician

  • Fair Lawn, NJ (14 miles from South Orange, NJ)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Fair Lawn, NJ (14 miles from South Orange, NJ)
  • 15 hours ago

. + Connect electrical systems to powerlines to provide electricity to the building. + Test electrical systems to ensure proper installation and operation. + Inspect electrical systems to determine...

Journeyman Electrician

  • New York, NY (13 miles from South Orange, NJ)
  • 16 hours ago
  • New York, NY (13 miles from South Orange, NJ)
  • 16 hours ago

Role Responsibilities Installation of electrical frameworks, and detection and correction of faults in existing electrical systems. Always carry standard equipment and parts....

Electrician County of Bergen Department of Public Works Division of General Services

  • Hackensack, NJ (14 miles from South Orange, NJ)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Hackensack, NJ (14 miles from South Orange, NJ)
  • 17 hours ago

Job Responsibilities: (may include but not limited to) Inspects and repairs electrical wiring, fixtures, appliances, motors, generators, pumps, power circuits, and controllers of machines and elevators...

Electrician A

  • Staten Island, NY (12 miles from South Orange, NJ)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Staten Island, NY (12 miles from South Orange, NJ)
  • 18 hours ago

ring-out" voltage and low voltage wiring systems and troubleshoots electrical installations. + Reads, understands, interprets and works from simple wiring diagrams of equipment, control system and blueprints...

Electrician / Jr Mechanic

  • Long Island City, NY (16 miles from South Orange, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Long Island City, NY (16 miles from South Orange, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Must know how to read and interpret project blueprints. Osha 30hr and 40hr SST a must. Our work consists of Residential and Commercial installations in and around NYC and on Long Island....

Electrician Wanted

  • College Point, NY (21 miles from South Orange, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • College Point, NY (21 miles from South Orange, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Electrician wanted @ College Point Electrical Contractor. Clean drivers license a must, also must be willing to drive vans around....

Lead Electrician With Commercial and Industrial Experience

  • Edison, NJ (17 miles from South Orange, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Edison, NJ (17 miles from South Orange, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

We are looking for a Lead Electrician with Industrial and Commercial experience Qualifications as follows: 1 - Must be able to run a job and manage a crew. 2 - Conscientious minded person who takes...

Electrician

  • New York, NY (13 miles from South Orange, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • New York, NY (13 miles from South Orange, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Electrician Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administrion VA Bronx Healthcare System - James J....

Maintenance Electrician

  • Dover, NJ (19 miles from South Orange, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Dover, NJ (19 miles from South Orange, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Understand and apply schematics and electrical blueprints in the troubleshooting of electrical systems, programmable controllers and associated systems....

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Salary for Electrician Jobs in South Orange, 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 South Orange, 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 South Orange, 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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