Journeyman Electrician: $25-35/hr + $1,000 Bonus | Shreveport

Solar Alternatives • Shreveport, LA

4d • $70,000 - $90,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Solar Alternatives is hiring a Journeyman Electrician in Shreveport to install solar, battery storage, and EV charging systems. The work includes PV systems, Powerwall and other batteries, generators, and EV chargers, alongside experienced crew leads. The company describes opportunities to grow from journeyman to crew lead and offers training and certifications in areas including OSHA, NABCEP, Tesla, FranklinWH, LG Chem, and fuel cells.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, typically 40–50 hours per week, with some Saturdays as needed. Overtime is paid at 1.5 times the regular rate. Compensation is $25–$35 per hour based on experience, with sales bonus opportunities and a $1,000 bonus after 90 days. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage with the company paying 50% of the employee premium, a 401(k) with a 3% company match, two weeks of earned PTO to start, and seven paid holidays.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience as a journeyman electrician.
• Working knowledge of the NEC; 2020 or 2023 editions preferred, with 2014 or 2017 accepted.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Self-driven, with good time-management skills.
• Verifiable references.

Nice To Haves

• Power generation experience.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.
• NABCEP certification or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Install equipment and conduit, pull wire, and terminate connections.
• Read prints and layouts and perform material take-offs.
• Test and record insulation resistance and IV curves.
• Configure devices, troubleshoot systems, and make repairs.
• Keep work code-compliant and the jobsite clean, and maintain vehicle stock.
• Follow safety guidelines and represent Solar Alternatives well with customers.
• Travel to job sites as required.

Benefits

• $1,000 bonus after 90 days.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, with the company paying 50% of the employee premium.
• 401(k) with a 3% company match.
• Two weeks of earned PTO to start.
• Seven paid holidays.
• Sales bonus opportunities.
• Overtime paid at 1.5 times the regular rate.
• Training and certifications.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed