Residential Electrician

Residential Electrician

Join our team as a Residential Electrician, where you will play a crucial role in installing 1/2" EMT conduit in new construction residential homes. We are seeking dedicated journeyman electricians and apprentice-level electricians to support medium to large-sized residential construction projects. This position involves running wire, bending conduit, and troubleshooting as needed. You will also mentor electrician helpers, demonstrating various aspects of the work and delegating tasks where necessary.

Responsibilities:

• Install 1/2" EMT conduit in new construction residential homes.
• Drill holes through wood studs to complete rough-ins for conduit installation.
• Run wire and bend conduit according to project specifications.
• Troubleshoot electrical issues as they arise.
• Mentor and guide electrician helpers in various aspects of the work, delegating tasks as needed.

Essential Skills:

• Experience in bending conduit and installing electrical systems.
• Proficiency with the National Electrical Code (NEC).
• Ability to run wires and install residential electrical systems.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience in both residential and commercial electrical work.
• Knowledge of working with 120V/240V/480V electrical systems.

Why Work Here?

This position offers a contract-to-hire opportunity with plenty of work available through the entire winter season, ensuring job stability and growth. Join a team that values dedication and skill, where you can expand your experience and expertise in residential electrical work.

Work Environment:

The work takes place in new construction neighborhood developments, comprising approximately 50 homes per neighborhood, located in Lockport, Plainfield, and Beecher. You will be working in the elements, as these houses do not yet have doors or windows installed.

Job Type & Location:

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Mokena, Illinois.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $28.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type:

This is a fully onsite position in Mokena,IL.

Application Deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 13, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies' construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.