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Journeyman Electrician

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary: $40-$50/hour

Classification: Journeyman Electrician

Location: Batesville, AR (Independence County)

Employment Type: Contract | Full-Time Hours | 4+ Week Project Engagement

POSITION OVERVIEW

We are seeking licensed Journeyman Electricians for contract positions on commercial and residential construction projects in Batesville, AR. Initial engagements are project-based, running 4 weeks or longer, with top performers eligible for conversion to direct hire. Candidates must hold a valid Journeyman Electrician license issued by the Arkansas Contractors Licensing Board (ACLB). Journeymen will perform all phases of commercial and residential electrical installation, work independently within the scope authorized by their license, and may supervise apprentice-level crew members under direction of a Master Electrician or Electrical Contractor.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

Required:

  • Valid Journeyman Electrician license issued by the Arkansas Contractors Licensing Board (ACLB)
  • Minimum 45 years of verifiable commercial or residential electrical field experience
  • Expert proficiency reading electrical construction drawings: one-lines, panel schedules, riser diagrams, lighting and power plans
  • Full command of NEC code requirements as adopted and enforced in Arkansas jurisdictions
  • Mastery of conduit systems EMT, rigid, IMC, PVC including layout, bending, and support installation
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and supervise apprentice-level crew members
  • Valid driver's license; reliable transportation to job site
  • Ability to lift 50+ lbs, work at heights, and sustain physical demands across full shifts in varying conditions
  • Ability to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screening

:

  • OSHA 30 Construction certification
  • Aerial lift and/or forklift certification
  • Experience on commercial project types: multifamily, retail, data center, or light industrial
  • Familiarity with Bluebeam, Procore, or other plan review and field management platforms
  • Prior lead electrician or foreman experience on commercial construction projects