What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commercial Journeyman Electrician position at D&L Electric Company, Inc?
Commercial Journeyman Electrician – Power, Controls, & Field Lead
Job Overview:
- Company: D&L Electric Company, Inc
- Salary/Pay Rate: $33.00 - $40.00 per hour
- Location: Houston, TX
- Job/Employment Type: Full Time
- Project Scope: Commercial Electrical & Controls
- Mandatory Licences & Certifications: Journeyman Electrician License, Valid Driver's License
The Opportunity
As a Journeyman Electrician at D&L Electric Company, Inc, you will play an integral role in building and installing high-quality commercial electrical and control systems across our job sites. In addition to mastering complex technical installations, you will serve as a key field lead, assisting the Foreman in orchestrating daily workflows and mentoring apprentices. We offer an environment where skilled tradespeople are valued as family members, supported with top-tier safety standards, and given clear room to grow.
How You Will Make an Impact
- Read, analyze, and interpret commercial electrical blueprints to execute installations strictly per NEC and company standards.
- Lead and assist Foremen with delegating, orchestrating, and inspecting daily site activities for Apprentice Electricians.
- Install underground PVC conduit (), managing site trenching, backfilling, and tamping procedures.
- Precision bend and route EMT conduit ( for custom bends, offsets, and saddles; using pre-manufactured fittings).
- Route, push, and pull fish tapes and wire feeders ranging from #12 AWG up to 750 KCMIL.
- Terminate complex electrical equipment, including main distribution panels, dry-type transformers, and disconnect switches.
- Wire and install commercial line-voltage devices, receptacles, switches, MC cable systems, and low-voltage lighting control components.
- Perform high-elevation work safely from ladders and Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) at heights of 40 feet or higher.
Required Qualifications & Experience
- Active Texas Journeyman Electrician License.
- Valid Driver's License.
- Proven ability to read and analyze electrical blueprints, single-line diagrams, and schematics.
- Complete set of basic personal electrical hand tools.
- Physical ability to work comfortably from ladders and MEWPs at heights of 40 feet or greater.
Preferred Qualifications & Experience
- 4 or more years of hands-on experience in commercial electrical power and control systems.
- Strong leadership, communication, and site organization skills to direct apprentice crews effectively.
- Driven, respectful, punctual, and committed to continuous professional growth.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive hourly pay rate of $33.00 to $40.00 per hour with overtime potential.
- Weekly pay cycle and annual bonus opportunities.
- Per diem provided for travel project assignments.
- 401(k) retirement savings program with employer matching.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
- Life and disability insurance options.
- Full paid time off benefits covering holidays, and vacation.
- Paid training programs, manufacturer certifications, and leadership growth pathways.
- Full safety equipment provided (helmets, gloves, high-visibility gear).
- Team-building company events and family-focused corporate culture.
About Us
D&L Electric Company, Inc is a premier family-owned electrical contractor specializing in commercial electrical and control systems. We treat every team member like family, prioritizing worker safety and career growth without treating anyone like a number in a machine.
D&L Electric Company, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.
Salary : $33 - $40