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<h2 style="text-align:center;">Electricians - Brownsville, TX</h2><p><strong>Job Title: </strong>Electrician<p><strong>Job Description</strong><p>This role focuses on installing, testing, and commissioning industrial electrical equipment and infrastructure on active construction sites. You will work with 480V systems and a wide range of electrical components, perform detailed electrical testing and troubleshooting, and support project energization and closeout. The position requires strong technical skills, the ability to interpret complex drawings and documentation, and strict adherence to safety standards and procedures.<p><strong>Pay: </strong>$30-50.00/hr<p><strong>Per Diem: </strong>$125/day per diem (for travelers 75+ miles away from site)<p><strong>This is an on site position in Starbase, TX. </strong><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>5+ years of electrical construction experience, including conduit, cable tray, duct bank, wiring, cable installation, and 480V terminations.</li><li>Skilled in conduit bending, wire pulling, electrical installation, troubleshooting, testing, commissioning, and energization.</li><li>Able to read and interpret construction drawings, one-lines, schematics, wiring diagrams, manuals, and work packages.</li><li>Proficient with multimeters, meggers, ammeters, hand/power tools, with knowledge of NFPA 70E, LOTO, grounding, and PPE requirements.</li><li>Must be physically capable of demanding construction work and willing to work nights/weekends/overtime, outdoors and at heights/confined spaces, and travel 80%+ on construction rotations.</li></ul><p><strong>Why Work Here?</strong></p><ul><li>Outdoor, onsite construction environment that is fast-paced and physically demanding, with exposure to heat, cold, rain, fumes, odors, and noise.</li><li>Flexible schedule required, including frequent overtime, night shifts, weekends, and extended hours during construction and energization.</li><li>Physically demanding work includes standing up to 6 hours, regular walking, overhead reaching, and pushing/pulling up to 75 lbs unassisted.</li><li>Must be comfortable working at elevated heights, on ladders and lifts, in confined spaces, and in cramped positions.</li><li>Offers hands-on industrial electrical experience, diverse project locations, overtime opportunities, and per diem while onsite</li></ul><strong>Job Type & Location</strong><p>This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Brownsville, TX.</p><strong>Pay and Benefits</strong><p>The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $50.00/hr. <p> Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.<p>Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)</p><strong>Job Type & Location</strong><p>This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Brownsville, TX.</p><strong>Application Deadline</strong><p>This position is anticipated to close on Oct 26, 2026.</p><strong>Workplace Type</strong><p>This is a fully onsite position in Brownsville,TX.<p> </p> <p> </p> <font size="6"></font><h4>About Aerotek</h4> <p>Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.</p> <p>Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.</p> <p>The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.</p> <p><b>San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:</b> <br />Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.</p> <p><b>Massachusetts Lie Detector:</b> <br />It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.</p> <p><b>Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):</b> <br />We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.</p>

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