Electrician Salary in Austin, Texas

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Electrician - Apprentice

Alternate Job Titles: Electrician - Apprentice | Electrician Helper

Inspects, repairs, installs, and maintains electrical systems, machinery, and equipment. Ensures all work performed meets required safety codes and is properly inspected. Uses a variety of tools and equipment, such as power construction equipment, measuring devices, power tools, and testing equipment. Typically requires a high school diploma. Typically requires Electrician Lice... View job details

Electrician Helper

Alternate Job Titles: Electrician - Apprentice | Electrician Helper

Inspects, repairs, installs, and maintains electrical systems, machinery, and equipment. Ensures all work performed meets required safety codes and is properly inspected. Uses a variety of tools and equipment, such as power construction equipment, measuring devices, power tools, and testing equipment. Typically requires a high school diploma. Typically requires Electrician Lice... View job details

Electrician I

Alternate Job Titles: Electrician - Apprentice | Electrician Helper

Inspects, repairs, installs, and maintains electrical systems, machinery, and equipment. Ensures all work performed meets required safety codes and is properly inspected. Uses a variety of tools and equipment, such as power construction equipment, measuring devices, power tools, and testing equipment. Typically requires a high school diploma. Typically requires Electrician Lice... View job details

Electrician II

Alternate Job Titles: Electrician Journeyman | Intermediate Electrician

Inspects, repairs, installs, and maintains electrical systems, machinery, and equipment. Ensures all work performed meets required safety codes and is properly inspected. Uses a variety of tools or equipment, such as power construction equipment, measuring devices, power tools, and testing equipment. Has at least two years of journeyman level electrical experience. Typically re... View job details

Electrician III

Alternate Job Titles: Master Electrician | Senior Electrician

Inspects, repairs, installs, and maintains electrical systems, machinery, and equipment. Ensures all work performed meets required safety codes. Uses a variety of tools or equipment, such as power construction equipment, measuring devices, power tools, and testing equipment. Generally required to complete an apprenticeship. Typically requires a high school diploma or its equiva... View job details

Electrician

What training or educational requirements does an electrician need?

Electricians typically have a high school diploma. An apprenticeship is the most common path to becoming a licensed electrician. Apprenticeship programs take four or five years to complete and consist of working alongside a licensed electrician to complete a required number of hours of supervised work. Typically a journeyman exam must be taken and passed to obtain a state license. More experienced electricians may obtain a Master Electrician license by passing an advanced exam that allows the electrician to do contracting. Many electricians start by completing a trade school program as preparation to an apprenticeship. Some schools sponsor apprenticeship programs that combine an apprenticeship with supplemental courses.

What are the best schools offering electrical trades programs?

Local community colleges like the Pamlico Community College are a good place to find courses and programs for future electricians. There are some privately operated trade schools such as Washburn Institute of Technology that also offer training. The U.S. Department of Labor's Apprenticeship program is a good resource for finding apprenticeship opportunities.

Are electricians in demand?

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook (BLS), employment of electricians, in general, is projected to grow about 9 percent from 2016 to 2026. The demand for electricians will be related to activity in the construction and energy industries, as new construction and energy innovations will require electricians to install and repair electrical infrastructure.

What jobs are similar to or related to an electrician?

Telecommunication installers, Electricians Helper, Electrical power line technicians are similar jobs.

Where can I find more information about electrician training and career opportunities?

International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
Explor the Trades
U.S. Department of Labor's Apprenticeship program

What is the working environment for an electrician?

Electricians generally work at different job sites that could be indoors or outdoors. They may be part of a larger team or they may work independently for a single customer. The work can be dangerous and safety precautions and/or protective gear are required.

Electrician Jobs

Job Openings for Electrician in Austin, TX

Electrician (must have Journeyman Card)

Spencer Construction - Tucson , AZ

This position requires a current Electrician Journeyman Card We are a fast-paced, growing construction company that delivers safety, quality, and on-time work, that specializes in heavy civil ...

Latpro - Diversity Jobs - 1 day ago

Maintenance Electrician

Osceola Energy, Inc. - Albuquerque , NM

Journeyman Electrician Known as The Land of Enchantment New Mexico has attracted residents with its opportunity to enjoy a dry, sunny climate, an inspirational landscape and vibrant culture. As New ...

JobGet - 3 days ago

Electrician Maintenance

Barrier1 Systems - Greensboro , NC

Electrician Location: Summerfield NC Shop with 75% Travel to Job Sites Across the United States Company Overview: Join our dynamic team, a leading provider of vehicle barrier systems across the ...

ZipRecruiter - 4 days ago

Electrician for Beverage and Kitchen Systems

Executive Leadership Solutions - Seattle , WA

Licensed Electrician for Commercial Beverage and Kitchen Systems Needed Our client is looking to add a 07D or higher licensed Electrican in the Commercial Beverage and Commercial Appliances industry

LinkedIn - 1 day ago

Solar Electrician - Massachusetts

MN8 Energy - Pittsfield , MA

The Solar Electrician primary objective is to ensure that all equipment serviced, operates at the highest level while providing leadership and training to other field positions. As the Solar ...

LinkedIn - 5 days ago

Solar Field Electrician

Vallum Associates - Los Angeles , CA

Vallum Associates is partnering with a commercial solar developer who is seeking an experienced Electrician for projects in the Los Angeles area. This role involves supervising job site activities ...

LinkedIn - 5 days ago

About Austin, Texas

Austin is the capital of the U.S. state of Texas and the seat of Travis County, with portions extending into Hays and Williamson counties. It is the 11th-most populous city in the United States and the 4th-most populous city in Texas. It is also the fastest growing large city in the United States, the second most populous state capital after Phoenix, Arizona, and the southernmost state capital in the contiguous United States. As of the U.S. Census Bureau's July 1, 2017 estimate, Austin had a population of 950,715 up from 790,491 at the 2010 census. The city is the cultural and economic center ...

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