Job Title: Residential Electrician
Job Description
We are seeking dedicated journeyman electricians and apprentice level electricians to assist with medium to large-sized residential construction projects. Your primary role will involve installing 1/2" EMT conduit in new construction residential homes, drilling holes through wood studs, and completing rough-in installations.
Responsibilities
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Install and bend conduit in residential settings.
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Run wiring and troubleshoot electrical issues as needed.
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Show electrician helpers different aspects of work and delegate tasks where necessary.
Essential Skills
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Experience with conduit bending.
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Proficiency in the National Electrical Code (NEC).
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Ability to work with 120V, 240V, and 480V electrical systems.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience as a residential or commercial electrician is beneficial.
Why Work Here
This is a contract-to-hire opportunity offering steady work throughout the entire winter, providing job security and the chance to grow within the company.
Work Environment
The work environment includes new construction neighborhood developments, with approximately 50 homes per neighborhood. The job sites are located in Lockport, Plainfield, and Beecher. As these houses are under construction, you will be working in the elements as they do not yet have doors or windows installed.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Mokena, Illinois area.
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 Joliet,IL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 9, 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.