Journeyman Electrician
TLDR
Perform all phases of commercial and residential electrical installation on 12+ week projects, with potential for direct hire.
Classification: Journeyman Electrician
Location: Manhattan, Kansas
Employment Type: Contract | Full-Time Hours | 12+ Week Project Engagement
Pay Rate: up to $45/hr DOE — conversion to direct hire available for top performers
Per Diem: $100/day
Reports To: Master Electrician / Electrical Foreman / Superintendent
Position Overview
We are seeking licensed Journeyman Electricians for contract positions on commercial and residential construction projects in Somerset, KY. Initial engagements are project-based, running 12 weeks or longer, with top performers eligible for conversion to direct hire. Candidates must hold a valid Journeyman Electrician license. 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 the direction of a Master Electrician or Electrical Contractor.
Qualifications & Requirements Required
- Valid Journeyman Electrician license
- Minimum 4–5 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
Preferred Qualifications
- 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
Benefits
Conversion to direct hire
Conversion to direct hire available for top performers
Site Worker is a construction staffing platform that connects credentialed skilled tradespeople with large-scale contractors, EPCs, and project owners. By establishing a robust compliance infrastructure, we ensure that every placement meets the highest standards, serving notable clients like Tesla, MasTec, and Hypower. In addition, we support workforce development through our in-house nonprofit, D.O.W.E., which acts as a federally-engaged apprenticeship intermediary.