Commercial Electrician - Jackson, MS (Copy)

About the role

Knight Electric is a national electrical contractor specializing in Commercial/Retail new construction and re-modernization. We are headquartered in Dallas/Fort Worth and Atlanta, with offices in Justin, MS. We have been recognized as one of the fastest-growing companies in the DFW region for 2025. Our company culture and ongoing investment in our employees distinguish us from competitors. We are currently seeking skilled Commercial Electricians for an upcoming electrical construction project in the Greater Jackson, MS area.

Responsibilities

• Expert knowledge of electrical theory
• Understands and applies NEC code knowledge
• Advanced understanding of NEC calculations
• Able to perform any type of bend with all bender types
• Installs raceways, boxes, and cables
• Assists with wire pulling activities
• Installs light fixtures, devices, and cover plates
• Assists with installation of switchboards
• Installs panels, breakers, and transformers
• Connects branch circuits including terminations and panels and equipment
• Performs basic testing and troubleshooting of electrical systems
• Basic knowledge of various control systems and components
• Reads and interprets blueprints and schematics
• Performs other related duties as required

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Formal trade school or apprentice program completion preferred
• 8000+ Hours of electrician experience
• Valid state issued Driver’s License
• Current state Electrical Apprentice license preferred (when required by State Licensing entity)
• Current OSHA 10 certificate
• Ability to pass a criminal background check

What We Offer

• Medical/Dental/Vision/401K
• Overtime potential
• Housing and per diem paid while traveling
• Paid time off
• Paid travel back home every 3 weeks
• Holiday Pay
• Weekly Pay

Job Type

This is a Full-Time position for a project expected to last approximately 2-4 months and can continue with travel after project completion. We can hire for just the 2-4-month project or Complete the 4+ month project and travel with us full-time.

Physical Requirements

• Walk, climb, lift, bend, squat, kneel, push, pull, twist, and reach overhead routinely and repetitively
• Occasional lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds
• Regularly work from elevated spaces for extended periods of time, including ladders, man lifts, scaffolding, or reach booms
• Climb ladder with 30 pounds
• Balance on normal work surfaces
• Comfortable in tight spaces (occasionally)
• Reach, handle, grasp, and pull cables, wires, tools, and equipment
• Focus close up and far away (with or without correction)
• Distinguish color coded wires
• Use peripheral vision and exercise depth perception
• Flexible, adaptable, and embraces change
• Good troubleshooting ability
• Embraces quality control processes
• Good attention to detail
• Follows process and procedure
• Speaking, hearing and seeing for communicating with employees and outside resources, as well as managing risks of a construction environment is required