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

Solar Alternatives • New Orleans, LA

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About The Position

Solar Alternatives is hiring a Journeyman Electrician to install solar, battery storage, and EV charging systems in New Orleans. The electrician will work with experienced crew leads on photovoltaic systems, Powerwall and other batteries, generators, and EV chargers. The company describes the work as varied, with opportunities to advance from journeyman to crew lead and access to training and certifications, including OSHA, NABCEP, Tesla, FranklinWH, LG Chem, and fuel cells.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, typically 40–50 hours per week, with overtime paid at 1.5 times the regular rate and some Saturdays as needed. 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.
• Verifiable references.
• Able to work unsupervised.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally; stand, walk, and use hands regularly.

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 and troubleshoot and repair systems.
• Keep work code-compliant and the jobsite clean, and maintain vehicle stock.
• Follow safety guidelines and represent the company well with customers.
• Travel to job sites as required.

Benefits

• $1,000 bonus after 90 days.
• Sales bonus opportunities.
• 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.
• Overtime paid at 1.5 times the regular rate.
• Training and certifications, including OSHA, NABCEP, Tesla, FranklinWH, LG Chem, and fuel cells.

What This Job Offers

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