Traveling Journeyman Electrician - Ground-Mount Solar

Job Summary

Traveling Journeyman Electrician – Ground-Mount Solar

Employment Type: Direct Hire | Full-Time | W-2 Employee

Location: Must currently reside in Kankakee, IL, USA

Travel Requirement: 100% travel, including overnight and out-of-state assignments

Compensation: $50–$55 per hour $140 per day per diem

Pay Frequency: Weekly

Hiring Type: Multiple openings | Ongoing hiring

Industry: Solar EPC | Ground-Mount Solar | Utility-Scale Solar | Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid employee health and dental insurance beginning on day one.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions.
• Company-paid life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Six paid holidays.
• Education reimbursement.

Mandatory Qualifications — All Requirements Must Be Met

Candidates must satisfy every requirement below to qualify for submission.

1. Verified Electrical Experience

• At least 8,000 hours of electrical work experience.
• The hours must be verifiable through previous employers.
• Candidates must be able to identify previous employers and provide a verification contact when available.
• A journeyman license or card does not replace the 8,000-hour verification requirement.

2. Current Illinois Residency

• Must currently live in Illinois.
• Candidates residing outside Illinois are not eligible, even if they are willing to relocate or travel.
• Illinois residents statewide may be considered, including candidates outside the preferred sourcing radii.

3. Full-Time Travel Availability

• Must be willing and able to travel 100% of the time.
• Must accept overnight stays and assignments outside Illinois.
• Must be willing to work in Arizona, Kansas, and Oklahoma, in addition to Illinois.
• Candidates unwilling to travel out of state are not eligible.

4. Independent Lodging Arrangements

• Must be willing to book and manage their own hotel or Airbnb accommodations.
• The position provides a $140 daily per diem for eligible days worked to cover lodging, fuel, and incidentals.
• Candidates must understand that they are responsible for arranging their accommodations within the provided allowance.
• Shared Airbnb accommodations may be used by crews, depending on arrangements.

5. Vehicle and Driving Requirements

• Must own a reliable personal vehicle.
• Must hold a valid driver's license.
• Must have a safe driving record and meet applicable company driving requirements.
• Candidates without reliable transportation are not eligible.

6. U.S. Work Authorization

• Must have permanent U.S. work authorization.
• Employer sponsorship is not available.
• Candidates requiring sponsorship or working under OPT or TN status are not eligible.

7. Employment Type

• Must be interested in a direct-hire, full-time W-2 position.
• Candidates seeking contract-only, temporary, or staffing-contract arrangements are not eligible.

8. Pre-Employment Requirements

• Must successfully complete the required drug screening and background check.
• Must be physically capable of lifting up to 80 pounds, with reasonable accommodation where applicable.