Commercial Electrician - Traveling Nationwide

Knight Electric, Inc.10 months ago
Oklahoma City, OK, United States
Hybrid
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)

Job Description

Position Overview

Knight Electric is a national electrical contractor specializing in Commercial/Retail new construction and re‐modernization. With offices in Justin, TX (Dallas/Ft. Worth) and Alpharetta, GA (Atlanta), the company serves premier clients like Target, Costco, Bass Pro Shop, HEB, Publix, Best Buy, Trader Joe’s, Walmart, and more. We are currently hiring Traveling Electricians to work and lead commercial electrical construction projects. Candidates can live in any city and travel to job sites with preference given to the Midwest and Southeast regions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Demonstrate advanced knowledge of electrical theory
  • Understand and apply NEC code and perform NEC calculations
  • Perform various bending techniques using all bender types
  • Install raceways, boxes, and cables, and assist with wire pulling activities
  • Install light fixtures, devices, cover plates, switchboards, panels, breakers, and transformers
  • Connect branch circuits including terminations and panels/equipment
  • Conduct basic testing and troubleshooting of electrical systems
  • Utilize knowledge of various control systems and components
  • Read and interpret blueprints and schematics
  • Perform other related duties as required

Required Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED
  • At least 4000+ hours of electrician experience
  • Valid state-issued Driver’s License
  • Current state Electrical Apprentice license (as required by state licensing entity)
  • Current OSHA 10 certificate

Benefits & Perks

  • Compensation: $22.00 - $40.00 per hour pending experience and active state electrical license, plus travel expenses paid
  • Travel: On average 2–3-week sprints annually with company-covered hotel/AIRBNB, per diem, and paid travel home every 3rd weekend
  • Medical/Dental/Vision/401K
  • Overtime potential
  • Housing and per diem while traveling
  • Paid Time Off
  • Holiday Pay
  • Weekly Pay

Required Skills

OSHA 10 Certification
Electrical Theory
Electrical Calculations
Wire Pulling
Raceway Installation
Panel Installation
Commercial Construction
NEC Code Compliance
Blueprint Reading
Troubleshooting