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.
Electricians in New Mexico must have a valid license prior to accepting an electrician job. It is against the law to perform electrical work without a license.
The different types of New Mexico electrical licenses are:
Electrical contractor licensees are authorized to bid and perform electrical jobs that include computer data, sound, television systems, telephones, and alarms. Applicants for the electrical contractor license must:
Journeyman electrician licensees are authorized to install, maintain, and repair electrical wires in commercial and residential buildings. Applicants for the journeyman electrician license must:
License fees are between $75 and $200 per license category. Electrical contractor and journeyman electrician licenses are regulated and managed by the New Mexico Electrical Bureau. The average hourly pay for New Mexico electricians is $23.81.
Enroll in a New Mexico electrician apprenticeship program. Complete at least 4 years of on-the-job training. Submit an application for a journeyman license.
New Mexico electrician apprenticeship programs:
New Mexico electrician apprenticeship program information: New Mexico apprenticeship application fees are between $20 and $50. Expect to pay up to $10,000 to attend a trade school or community college. Accredited colleges and trade schools generally offer financial aid options for students. Some apprenticeship sponsors pay for classroom training and provide a salary for apprentices. You can take your courses in a classroom or online.
New Mexico electrician apprenticeship prerequisites:
On-the-Job Experience:
New Mexico license examination information: Applicants must score at least a 75% to pass the exam. The fee is between $100 and $150 per test. New Mexico electrician exams are administered by PSI Exams.
New Mexico electrical examination content includes:
Test Preparation Resources:
Before you decide to join a union, consider your career goals. If you want a long-term career in the industry, it makes sense to join a union to receive the benefits. Union perks include a pension plan, paid vacation time, sick pay, and competitive salaries.
Businesses, government agencies, and residential property owners rely on skilled electricians. Find your electrician apprentice or journeyman job on one of the following career websites:
Working with electricity is dangerous. You can get injured by a live wire or fall from a ladder.
New Mexico electricians are required to have liability insurance coverage. Self-employed contractors must pay for their own policies. Employed electricians are covered under their company’s policy.
Newly-constructed homes and office buildings have increased the demand for skilled electrical professionals. Companies hire electricians to configure their electrical systems and install wires.
Renewable and sustainable energy is popular. People are looking for ways to meet their daily needs and protect the environment. Electrical companies must know how to harness energy in an efficient manner. Attend electrical trade shows to find out about the latest trends.
New Mexico has electrical license reciprocity agreements with Arkansas, Alaska, Idaho, Colorado, Montana, Oklahoma, Nebraska, Texas, Utah, South Dakota, and Wyoming.
I already have a license but:
Renew your New Mexico electrical license every three years. The electrician license renewal fee is between $75 and $200.
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