Electrician Jobs in Newport, DE

An Electrician in the maintenance and installation industry is responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems and equipment. Their duties include reading and interpreting technical blueprints, diagnosing electrical faults, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and repairing or replacing faulty wiring or equipment. They may work in homes, businesses, factories, or construction sites. Electricians are also responsible for testing electrical systems to ensure they are functioning safely and effectively. They may also inspect electrical systems and equipment for any damage, faults, or parts that need repair or replacement.

Important skills for an Electrician include problem-solving, physical stamina, manual dexterity, and the ability to read and follow technical plans. They must also have good knowledge and understanding of electrical safety regulations. Electricians should hold an Electrician's license, and many also have certifications in areas such as electrical code, safety practices, and first aid. Before becoming an Electrician, a person may work as an electrical apprentice, a journeyman electrician, or an electrical technician.

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Industrial Electrician

  • Port Deposit, MD (24 miles from Newport, DE)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Port Deposit, MD (24 miles from Newport, DE)
  • 17 hours ago

This includes installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems and components. The Industrial Electrician is a knowledgeable, hardworking and skilled individual....

Industrial Electrician

  • Swedesboro, NJ (14 miles from Newport, DE)
  • 1 day ago
  • Swedesboro, NJ (14 miles from Newport, DE)
  • 1 day ago

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE Associate Degree in Electronics or Mechanical or equivalent training or work experience Five years experience in industrial electrical role, preferably in the food production...

Carpenters,Roofers,Painters,Plumbers,Electricians,Handy Man Needed Asa

  • Wilmington, DE (5 miles from Newport, DE)
  • 2 days ago
  • Wilmington, DE (5 miles from Newport, DE)
  • 2 days ago

responder favorito favorito esconder desocultar marcar Publicado CARPENTERS,ROOFERS,PAINTERS,PLUMBERS,ELECTRICIANS,HANDY MAN NEEDED ASA (WILMINGTON DELAWARE) ABC CONTRACTING imagen 1 de 1 remuneracion...

Industrial Electrician

  • Swedesboro, NJ (14 miles from Newport, DE)
  • 2 days ago
  • Swedesboro, NJ (14 miles from Newport, DE)
  • 2 days ago

Additional Skills & Qualifications Knowledge of PLCs, maintenance, conduit, blueprint reading, wiring, mechanical repair, pneumatics, and conduit bending....

Maintenance Senior Journeyman (Electrician) - Wilmington Airport

  • New Castle, DE (5 miles from Newport, DE)
  • 4 days ago
  • New Castle, DE (5 miles from Newport, DE)
  • 4 days ago

JOURNEYMAN (Electrician) Location: Wilmington Airport, Castle, DE Hourly Rate: $35.612 ($74,074 annualized) Opening Date: April 10, 2025 Closing Date: Until Filled I....

Carpenters,Roofers,Painters,Plumbers,Electricians,Handy Man Needed Asa

  • Wilmington, DE (5 miles from Newport, DE)
  • 4 days ago
  • Wilmington, DE (5 miles from Newport, DE)
  • 4 days ago

LOOKING FOR A FEW GOOD GUYS TO KNOCK SOME PROJECTS OUT IN WILMINGTON AREA CALL TODAY ...

Aircraft Electrician

  • New Castle, DE (5 miles from Newport, DE)
  • 10 days ago
  • New Castle, DE (5 miles from Newport, DE)
  • 10 days ago

systems and major substation components of electrical system....

Electrician Needed For Multiple Outlets

  • Darby, PA (23 miles from Newport, DE)
  • 11 days ago
  • Darby, PA (23 miles from Newport, DE)
  • 11 days ago

un Electrician Needed For Multiple Outlets (Collingdale) image 1 of 6 compensation: 160 Rules: - Must bring your own tools. - let me knowhow soon you can be available and if you need any material. -...

Construction Electrician

  • Swedesboro, NJ (14 miles from Newport, DE)
  • 11 days ago
  • Swedesboro, NJ (14 miles from Newport, DE)
  • 11 days ago

systems in a new construction setting Read blueprints, run conduit, and wire/terminate devices Perform quality control testing What were looking for: 3-4 years of previous construction electrical experience...

Correctional Officer/Physical Plant Maintenance Master Electrician

  • Wilmington, DE (5 miles from Newport, DE)
  • 15 days ago
  • Wilmington, DE (5 miles from Newport, DE)
  • 15 days ago

a Delaware Master Electrician license OR possession of a Master Electrician license from another state which meets Delaware license requirements or equivalent requirements as determined by the State...

Electrician

  • Malvern, PA (22 miles from Newport, DE)
  • 15 days ago
  • Malvern, PA (22 miles from Newport, DE)
  • 15 days ago

electrician (malverne) compensation: $40 per hour we are opening a small restaurant. we need some minor electrical plus expanding the existing hood. we bought the hood extension. some tin work too $40...

Maintenance Industrial Electrician

  • Malvern, PA (22 miles from Newport, DE)
  • 15 days ago
  • Malvern, PA (22 miles from Newport, DE)
  • 15 days ago

We are currently looking for an experienced Industrial Maintenance 1st Class Electrician or Controls Technician to work in the Malvern facility....

Journeyman Electrician

  • New Castle, DE (5 miles from Newport, DE)
  • 16 days ago
  • New Castle, DE (5 miles from Newport, DE)
  • 16 days ago

Additional Skills & Qualifications Knowledge of PLCs, maintenance, conduit, blueprint reading, wiring, mechanical repair, pneumatics, and conduit bending....

25-139 Medium Voltage Electrician ? Electric Shop West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  • West Chester, PA (18 miles from Newport, DE)
  • 24 days ago
  • West Chester, PA (18 miles from Newport, DE)
  • 24 days ago

The selected candidate will perform specialized journey level electrical work in the operation, maintenance and repair of medium voltage electrical systems and equipment....

25-139 Medium Voltage Electrician Electric Shop

  • West Chester, PA (15 miles from Newport, DE)
  • 24 days ago
  • West Chester, PA (15 miles from Newport, DE)
  • 24 days ago

The selected candidate will perform specialized journey level electrical work in the operation, maintenance and repair of medium voltage electrical systems and equipment....

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Salary for Electrician Jobs in Newport, DE

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Electrician positions.



Highest Education Level

Electricians in Newport, DE offer the following education background
High School or GED
33.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
29.2%
Associate's Degree
17.9%
Bachelor's Degree
13.1%
Master's Degree
3.6%
Some College
1.2%
Some High School
1.0%
Doctorate Degree
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Electricians in Newport, DE
4-6 years
61.1%
2-4 years
14.1%
8-10 years
10.1%
None
9.9%
6-8 years
4.0%
1-2 years
0.6%
Less than 1 year
0.2%


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