Wachter’s greatest asset is the people who work here. Join the Wachter family and chart your career path! Wachter is accepting applications for Traveling Electricians for service and project work for our clients in various commercial and industrial environments throughout Texas.

Candidates should have experience as an industrial and commercial electrician, and love to travel. We seek self-motivated and reliable electricians who can work independently and find solutions to complete the job.

Long-term employment with competitive pay and exceptional benefits for qualified candidates. We value relationships and invest in our employees.

Benefits Package : Company Paid!

• Medical, Dental, Prescription & Vision Benefits
• Life AD&D, and LTD insurance
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Teladoc & TriaHealth
• Company-Matched 401K and IRA Retirement Savings
• Per-Diem paid per day when overnight travel is required
• Drive time and mileage paid for use of a personal vehicle when travel is required.
• Company vehicles are provided upon preliminary time frame for electricians, lead project foreman, and lead journeymen.

Requirements :

• Licensed Journeyman or Master Electrician at the state level is required.
• Experience as a Lead or Foreman electrician.
• Experience as a Commercial and / or Industrial Electrician.
• Based on our clients' needs you could be home or traveling on the road for 1-3 weeks at a time throughout the region.
• Flexible and willing to work on-call, day, night, weekend, or overtime shifts as the job requires.
• Ability to read blueprints and comprehend SOW documents.
• Dependable must show up to work on time daily.
• Knowledge of industry standards and current NEC requirements.
• Safety conscious, follow all applicable PPE guidelines.
• Has basic hand tools and PPE.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to coach, motivate and mentor field staff
• Self-motivated, career-minded, looking for a place with advancement opportunities.
• Ability to thrive in a high-pressure environment.
• Proficient with the use of computers, including email, spreadsheets, and database Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.
• Advance troubleshooting skills.
• Demonstrate effective capability in problem-solving and analytical thinking.
• Excellent customer relationship and communication skills; verbal and written.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Responsible for field deliverables for each site ( pictures, signed checklists, As-Built, etc.)
• Certified to operate a BOOM or scissor lift, and ability to work at heights.
• Able to pass drug and background screening.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record; no DUI or DWI in the last three years.
• Ability to pass per-screening tests.

Responsibilities :

• Inspect and test electrical components to diagnose problems, repair broken electrical components, and install updates for outdated electrical systems.
• Troubleshoot electrical problems and install new wiring or other components to fix lighting, fuse boxes, and generators.
• Oversee training for co-workers as needed.
• Manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet project deadlines and daily deliverables ( pictures, signed checklists, As-Built, etc.).
• Resolve conflict while maintaining positive relationships at all levels.
• Conduct tests to ensure all newly installed electrical systems and component devices are operational.
• Ensure electrical systems meet local, county, state, or federal codes; legal and / or insurance requirements.
• Adhere to all required project safety requirements as set forth by Wachter, our customers, or OSHA.
• Perform any other duties not specifically stated herein, but which your supervisor may assign.
• Maintain the company’s high standard of quality and professionalism with regards to workmanship, customer relations, coworkers, behavior and appearance.

$21 - $37 an hourBased on experience.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Complies with all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agency and Company directives related to building operations and work safety.

Applies electrical code to troubleshoot and resolve basic electrical wiring / circuitry problems, install and repair electrical equipment and wiring, roughing in feeders, branch circuit cables and circuits, splice electric or communication cables / trunk lines, and trimming out (finishing) electrical devices.

Uses electrical test equipment, gauges and other measuring devices to test electrical equipment.

Installs Direct Digital Control (DDC) systems per manufacturer's instructions. Performs device validation and system commissioning.

Performs assigned repairs, emergency and preventive maintenance. Completes maintenance and repair records as required.

Responds quickly to emergency situations, summoning additional assistance as needed.

Reviews historical maintenance records to develop proactive inspection, testing and preventive maintenance schedule.

Operates company vehicle in a safe manner and follows prescribed routines to service locations in a timely manner.

Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

No formal supervisory responsibilities in this position. Provides informal assistance such as technical guidance, and / or training to coworkers.

Coordinates and assigns tasks to co-workers within a work unit and / or project.

Job Description : Currently Hiring

Currently Hiring

Licensed Electricians - Apprentices / Journeyman

Must be available for night work if requested.

Shift : Sun - Thu (8 PM - 4 : 30 AM).

Pay : $18.00 to $ 38.00 / hr. BOE.

Types of projects :

• Electrical systems interface with power, lighting, emergency power, building automation, controls, fire alarm systems, and access control.
• Commercial electrical work running conduit and raceway.

Responsibilities :

• Follow diagrams or blueprints, ensuring that concealed wiring is installed before the completion of future walls, ceilings, and flooring.
• Measure, cut, bend, thread, assemble and install electrical conduits.
• Pull wiring through conduits.
• Splice wires by stripping insulation from terminal leads, twisting or soldering wires together, and applying tape or terminal caps.
• Connect wiring to lighting fixtures and power equipment.
• Installs control and distribution apparatus such as switches, relays, and circuit-breaker panels.
• Connect power cables to equipment, such as electric range or motor, and installs grounding leads.
• Test continuity of circuit to ensure electrical compatibility and safety of components with testing instruments such as ohmmeter, battery and buzzer, and oscilloscope.
• Observe the functioning of installed equipment or system to detect hazards and need for adjustments, relocation, or replacement.
• Repair faulty equipment or systems.
• Other duties as assigned by your supervisor.

Requirements :

• Apprentice Electrician (Must have TDLR License).
• Must have a minimum of 2-3 years of work experience.
• Must have knowledge of conduit bending, wire pulling, terminating electrical panels, reading blueprints and wiring schematics.
• Candidate must have experience working in a commercial environment.
• Pass a background check and drug screen.
• Possess a reliable vehicle and have a valid driver's license.

About the company :

Real Network Services is an inspiring business where great talent, innovative ideas and a serving culture will create rewarding experiences for our people, our customers, and our community.

We’re focused on making our customers’ lives better by providing excellent customer service with innovative solutions and 24-hour emergency support.

We are committed to earning our customers’ loyalty and building trust for the long haul. We provide professional certified and licensed expertise in General Construction, Electrical, Mechanical, Fire Alarm, Security and Access Control Systems.

Our unique experience with multi-vendor, multi-technology and multi-service projects makes us the ideal partner for customers and projects that require an in-depth, hands-on understanding of today’s most demanding and complex projects.

The role of the apprentice electrician is to support Journeyman Electricians in the installation, maintenance, operation, and repair of electrical systems.

The apprentice will trench, pull wire, and bend conduit.

Compensation : $18 to $20

$18 to $20

Responsibilities :

• Assists in pulling wire, lifting, and positioning materials.
• Installs, repairs, or replaces generators, and industrial storage batteries
• Perform preventative maintenance and testing of electrical systems
• Measures, cuts, bends, threads, assembles, and installs electrical conduit using measuring devices, hand tools, threaders and hand or mechanical benders.
• Cleans work area, tools, and equipment
• Assists in electrical installations, connections, and terminations under close supervision.
• Complies with company standards and procedures, Safety Manual, and abide by safety rules.
• Tests electrical and equipment and parts for continuity, current, voltage, and resistance
• Assists in securing, relocating, and organizing materials, small tools, and equipment from and back to appropriate storage areas
• Performs other project related duties and assignments as instructed by supervisor
• An apprentice electrician will not work on energized circuits or equipment.
• Must be able to lift 50lbs
• Bend and twist body
• Climb ladders, scaffolds, or poles

Qualifications :

• Must possess a TDLR issued apprentice electrical license. (2 to 3 years)
• Must be able to successfully pass a background test and drug test
• Must have valid driver’s license
• Must have reliable transportation to work

Skills

• Ability to work in extreme environments, e.g., hot sun, below freezing, crawl spaces, etc.
• Regular punctual, reliable, and predictable attendance
• Comfortable making decisions independently
• Ability to follow instructions

About Company

Amber Electrical Contractors Inc. is an established Texas-based commercial electrical contracting company with over 30 years of experience in Texas.

We pride ourselves on providing superior service and quality workmanship. As an employee at Amber Electrical Contractors, you will enjoy the following benefits :

• Job security
• Competitive pay
• Path to growth
• Health, dental, vision
• 401K matching
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Advanced formal training
• Company vehicle, gas / credit card

About the Position :

This role is an on-campus, in-person position.

Journeyman level work in the performance of preventative, proactive and reactive maintenance of electrical equipment to include, but not limited to : indoor / outdoor, lighting, switchgear, transformers, vaults, and generator sets.

Essential Functions :

Perform weekly, quarterly and annual preventative and predictive maintenance.

Special projects / duties as may be directed.

Report findings and update reports.

Repairs, installs, replaces and tests electrical circuits, equipment and appliances using the necessary handtools and testing instruments.

Inspects and tests electrical lighting, power circuits and equipment.

Isolating defects in wiring, switches, motors, and other electrical equipment using suitable testing instruments.

Examining and testing all elements of electrical systems to locate obvious faults, such as blown fuses, short circuits, broken wires, and loose connections.

Renewing circuits in the form of isolating and / or cutting out the defective wiring and replacing with new wiring or splicing.

Qualifications

Education and Experience :

A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Preferably a bachelor's degree.

A minimum of five (5) years of experience with commercial / industrial lighting, and electrical systems to include : generators, switchgear, and transformers is required

Must posses TX Journeyman Electrician license and TX driver's license.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Candidate must be familiar with electrical infrastructure distribution. Candidate must demonstrate strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate broadly across the University and develop and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of constituencies.

Must also demonstrate strong written communication skills.

Candidate must possess strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and analyze problems, as well as devise solutions.

Must also have strong organizational, planning and time management skills.

Basic computer skills is required. Ability to manage CMMS.

This position requires on-call rotation responsibilities for evening and weekend work as well as scheduled and unscheduled work for hours other than normal business hours.

Schedules may be adjusted to accommodate coverage for 1st & 2nd shifts during weekdays and / or weekends for temporary or permanent shift changes

Physical and Environmental Demands :

• Sit for long periods of time
• Bend, crawl, squat and climb
• Reach above the shoulders
• Push / Pull
• Stand
• Carry / lift over 50 lbs.