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Irving, TXContract / Temporary$40–45/hrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today
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Job overview
The Journeyman Electrician supports an active aircraft hangar expansion in Irving, installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing industrial electrical systems. The work includes low- and medium-voltage systems, conduit, cable trays, panels, machine wiring, and controls. This is a fully onsite contract-to-hire role with a stated pay range of $40.00–$45.00 per hour and a project schedule that may require a 5:00 a.m. start.
Skills & qualifications
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Full job description
Journeyman Electrician $40-45/hr
Job Description
This role supports the expansion of an active aircraft hangar by installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting industrial electrical systems in a fast-paced construction environment. You will work at a journeyman level on low- and medium-voltage systems, machine wiring, and controls, ensuring safe and reliable electrical service throughout the facility.
Responsibilities
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Install, maintain, and repair low- and medium-voltage electrical systems in an active hangar expansion project.
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Measure, bend, cut, thread, and install various types of electrical conduit to meet project specifications and codes.
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Install cable tray systems, electrical panels, disconnects, and related industrial electrical equipment.
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Pull, route, terminate, and label electrical wiring and cables in accordance with drawings and standards.
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Perform electrical connections and machine wiring for industrial and mechanical equipment.
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Read and interpret electrical drawings, blueprints, schematics, and technical specifications to plan and execute work.
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Troubleshoot electrical circuits, controls, equipment, and system failures to identify root causes and implement effective repairs.
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Test electrical systems using meters and other diagnostic equipment to verify proper operation and safety.
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Identify electrical issues proactively and complete repairs in a safe, timely, and efficient manner.
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Coordinate daily activities with supervisors, other trades, and facility personnel to support the hangar expansion schedule.
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Follow all applicable electrical codes, jobsite procedures, and safety requirements at all times.
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Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area throughout the duration of the project.
Essential Skills
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Journeyman-level electrical experience in an industrial or commercial environment.
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Proven commercial electrical experience, preferably on large facilities or construction projects.
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Hands-on experience installing and wiring industrial machines and related equipment.
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Ability to install, bend, and route conduit accurately using appropriate tools and methods.
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Strong wiring skills, including pulling, terminating, and labeling low- and medium-voltage conductors.
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Ability to read and interpret electrical blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings.
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Demonstrated troubleshooting skills for electrical circuits, controls, and equipment.
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Familiarity with construction-site practices, safety procedures, and electrical codes.
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Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, active construction environment.
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Willingness and ability to start work at 5:00 a.m. as required by the project schedule.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
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Controls experience preferred, including troubleshooting and wiring control circuits.
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Experience working with hydraulics in conjunction with electrical systems is a plus.
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Comfort working in non-climate-controlled industrial or hangar environments.
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Strong communication skills to coordinate with supervisors, trades, and facility staff.
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Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining an organized work area.
Why Work Here?
You will contribute to a high-visibility facility expansion project with the potential to transition into a permanent role based on performance and project needs. The environment emphasizes safety, teamwork, and professional growth, offering the opportunity to deepen your industrial and commercial electrical experience on complex systems. You will work alongside experienced tradespeople in a setting that values reliability, craftsmanship, and long-term career development.
Work Environment
The role is based in an active, non-climate-controlled hangar undergoing facility expansion. You will work on-site in a construction environment around operational equipment and other trades. The position requires flexibility to start work at 5:00 a.m. and to adapt to changing project priorities. You will regularly use standard electrical tools, meters, and diagnostic equipment while working on conduit, wiring, cable trays, panels, machines, and hydraulic-related systems. Appropriate workwear suitable for an industrial construction site is expected, with adherence to all safety and personal protective equipment requirements.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Irving, TX.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $45.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
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)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Irving, TX.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 16, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Irving,TX.
About Aerotek
Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.
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.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
How this job compares
Set against the 1,702 open Electrician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 3, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$40–45/hr
- Texas median$32–39/hr49 hourly ranges
- US median$35–45/hr852 hourly ranges
This range's midpoint, $42.50/hr, is 13% above the Texas median midpoint ($38/hr) — in the middle half of Electrician hourly ranges in Texas.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 193 open Electrician jobs in Texas and 1,702 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Texas
- Lane Valente Industries17 open
- Mister Sparky16 open
- EMCOR Group13 open
- Experience
- Electrician postings that state a minimum ask for 4 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 8 years (1,107 postings).
- Education
- 19 of the 1,702 open Electrician jobs (1%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 3, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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