Electrician - Austin Industrial (Lincolnton, NC)

Austin Bridge & Road•Lincolnton, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Austin Industrial is hiring an Electrician for a project in Lincolnton, North Carolina. The role assembles, installs, tests, and maintains electrical wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, and fixtures, and diagnoses and repairs malfunctioning systems and components. The position pays $30 per hour, with $100 per diem for each day worked. The schedule is four 10-hour day shifts per week, and the project ends on December 31, 2026. Applicants must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States; Austin cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position. Austin Industrial is an equal opportunity employer. No unsolicited resumes or candidate information from staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters will be considered without a written agreement. Reasonable accommodations may be available for applicants with disabilities.

Requirements

Three to five years of journeyman-level experience.
Driver's license (DL).
Legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including regularly lifting or moving up to 25 pounds and frequently lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, and other components.
Inspect electrical systems, equipment, and components for hazards, defects, and needed adjustments or repairs, and verify compliance with codes.
Advise management when continued operation of equipment could be hazardous.
Test electrical systems and circuit continuity using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, and oscilloscopes.
Maintain a current electrician's license or identification card as required by state regulations.
Plan the layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures according to job specifications and local codes.
Direct and train workers installing, maintaining, or repairing electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures.
Prepare sketches or follow blueprints to locate wiring and equipment and ensure conformance to building and safety codes.
Use power construction equipment, measuring devices, power tools, and electrical testing equipment, including oscilloscopes, ammeters, and test lamps.
Install ground leads and connect power cables to equipment such as motors.
Maintain records and files, prepare reports, and order supplies and equipment.
Repair or replace wiring, equipment, and fixtures using hand and power tools.
Work from ladders, scaffolds, and roofs to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures.
Place conduit in designated partitions, walls, or concealed areas and pull insulated wires or cables through it to complete circuits.
Construct and fabricate parts using hand tools and specifications.
Fasten small metal or plastic boxes to walls to house electrical switches or outlets.
Perform physically demanding tasks, including digging trenches for conduit and moving or lifting heavy objects.
Provide preliminary sketches and cost estimates for materials and services.
Assist during emergencies by operating floodlights and generators, placing flares, and driving needed vehicles.
Perform other duties as assigned.