Electrician Responsibilties:
Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures. Ensure that work is in accordance with relevant codes. May install or service street lights, intercom systems, or electrical control systems.
Electrician Benefits:
Electricians enjoy stable careers with competitive salaries, overtime, and benefits in a growing industry. The field offers clear paths for advancement, from apprentice to master electrician, with corresponding pay increases.
New Jersey electricians must be licensed to perform electrical work in the state.
The state of New Jersey offers a journeyman license and an electrical contractor’s license.
Journeyman electricians
perform electrical repairs, installations, maintenance services, and inspections. They supervise apprentice electricians. The fee for this license is $40. Applicants must:
Journeyman electrician licensees can fulfill work requirements by enrolling in a New Jersey apprenticeship program and earning a bachelor’s degree in engineering plus two years of practical experience or working 5 years in electrical contracting.
Electrical contractors supervise apprentice electricians. They perform a variety of electrical work including repairs, inspections, and installations. The fee for this license is $100. Applicants must:
The New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs – Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors issues electrical licenses. The average hourly pay for New Jersey electricians is $23.62.
Submit an application for a New Jersey electrician apprenticeship. Then, attend an interview and get hired. You must work at least 5 years as an apprentice under the supervision of a licensed electrical contractor.
After your apprenticeship, pass an electrical contractor examination and apply for an electrical contractor’s license. Then, register for a New Jersey journeyman certification after you receive your electrical contractor license.
Electrician Apprenticeship Programs
New Jersey apprenticeships are sponsored by local unions, government agencies, and businesses. Electrician apprentices receive entry-level salaries, health insurance, classroom training, and work opportunities at commercial and residential job sites. Sponsors generally pay the costs for apprenticeship programs. Trade school and community college courses can cost as much as $350 per credit. Financial aid is available at many trade schools and community colleges.
Apprenticeship Program Prerequisites
On-the-Job Experience
Illinois Electrical License Information:
Examinations for the New Jersey electrical contractor cost $100. Exam applicants must submit a photo that was taken within the past 6 months. PSI administers the electrical examination.
New Jersey Electrician Examination Content
Examination Study Resources
Electrician union membership comes with benefits. The majority of union members have guaranteed pensions. Union members are protected from unjust dismissals. Unions go on strike if employers do not meet their demands. At least 93% of union members are insured through employer health insurance.
You must plan ahead and take action to get an electrician job in New Jersey. Use these job search tips when you apply for electrician jobs:
Where to Find Electrician Jobs
Electrician Job Search Tips
Helpful Electrician Job Interview Tips
Performing electrical work can be risky. Electricians are exposed to electrical fires, UV rays, extreme temperatures, and electrical burns.
New Jersey electricians must have general liability insurance coverage at all times. This type of insurance covers property and bodily harm.
According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, “Alabama is the second-largest hydroelectric power producer east of the Rocky Mountains.” They also produce the sixth-most net electricity throughout the entire country.
Alabama’s use of hydroelectric dams on the state’s rivers has created thousands of jobs for both rural and city electricians. With the nation trending towards alternative sources of energy, electricians can expect more jobs like these to be created over the next decade.
Trade shows are the best way for electricians to familiarize themselves with new tools and trends in the electrical industry. This list of upcoming national trade shows can help you network and connect with industry leaders in your area.
New Jersey does not have electrical license reciprocity agreements with other states. If you want to perform electrical work in another state, submit an application.
I already have a license but:
Licenses must be renewed every three years in New Jersey. Expect to pay $100 to renew your New Jersey electrical license.
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