Electrician Jobs in Dover, NJ

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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Electrical Maintenance Technician

Principal Duties/Responsibilities: ยท Performs expert level break-fix & preventive maintenance, and/or design of mechanical, and electrical equipment improvements as well as complex systems as the...

Electrician and Electrician Helper

  • Elmwood Park, NJ (22 miles from Dover, NJ)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Elmwood Park, NJ (22 miles from Dover, NJ)
  • 19 hours ago

Great opportunity to learn the trade working alongside an experienced electrician. Minimum requirements include: Valid NJ Driver's License Reliable transportation Required hand tools...

Electrician

  • Montclair, NJ (19 miles from Dover, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Montclair, NJ (19 miles from Dover, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Inspects and troubleshoots electrical wiring, fixtures, appliances, motors, generators, pumps, power circuits, and controllers of machines and elevators, ascertains the nature of needed repairs and/...

Industrial Electrician

  • Paramus, NJ (24 miles from Dover, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Paramus, NJ (24 miles from Dover, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

50: EE $5.38, EE/Spouse $11.12, EE/Children $9.17, Family $14.91 - 50-59: EE $7.71, EE/Spouse $15.43, EE/Children $11.50, Family $19.22 - 60-64: EE $12.39, EE/Spouse $24.81, EE/Children $16.18,...

Electrician - Full Time Day, Ridgewood Campus

  • Paramus, NJ (24 miles from Dover, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Paramus, NJ (24 miles from Dover, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

SPECIAL SKILLS: Possess (or qualifies and obtains within 1 year of employment) the State of New Jersey Qualified journeyman Electrician Certification....

Industrial Electrician & Controls Tech

  • Clark, NJ (24 miles from Dover, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Clark, NJ (24 miles from Dover, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

Tests electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, and oscilloscopes, to ensure compatibility and...

Electrician (Icids Technician - Picatinny Arsenal)

  • Rockaway, NJ (3 miles from Dover, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Rockaway, NJ (3 miles from Dover, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

Installs, repairs, and removes associated wiring and conduit. Monitors daily system operation and establishes schedules to meet system requirements....

Electricians

  • Union, NJ (21 miles from Dover, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Union, NJ (21 miles from Dover, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

un ELECTRICIANS compensation: Based on skill level and experience employment type: experience level: mid level job title: ELECTRICIANS Seeking Commercial Electricians for multiple projects that we recently...

Electricians

  • Union, NJ (21 miles from Dover, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Union, NJ (21 miles from Dover, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

Seeking Commercial Electricians for multiple projects that we recently have been awarded. Please forward your resume with your recent experience....

Anticipated Opening - Electrician - Licensed

  • Parsippany, NJ (9 miles from Dover, NJ)
  • 8 days ago
  • Parsippany, NJ (9 miles from Dover, NJ)
  • 8 days ago

Position Type: Maintenance/Custodial/Electrician Date Posted: 12/3/2024 Location: Buildings & Grounds Closing Date: Open Until Filled   Additional Information: Show/Hide QUALIFICATIONS: Ability...

Electrician

  • Newark, NJ (23 miles from Dover, NJ)
  • 10 days ago
  • Newark, NJ (23 miles from Dover, NJ)
  • 10 days ago

Electrician for the Division of Institutional Planning & Operations (IP&O).Among the key duties of this position are the following: Takes the lead in maintaining primary and secondary electrical systems...

Electrician

  • Dover, NJ
  • 13 days ago
  • Dover, NJ
  • 13 days ago

systems and power distribution + Installation, repair, and troubleshooting of commercial or industrial electrical wiring + The military performing heavy-duty repair experience (airplanes, ships, steel...

Maintenance Electrician (Full Time)

  • Clark, NJ (24 miles from Dover, NJ)
  • 13 days ago
  • Clark, NJ (24 miles from Dover, NJ)
  • 13 days ago

Diagnoses and corrects trouble on electrical installations; recommends emergency courses of action to keep vital electrical equipment operational....

Electrician A - 2nd Shift (Casting)

  • Dover, NJ
  • 14 days ago
  • Dover, NJ
  • 14 days ago

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Maintain and install electrical systems and equipment as specified by supervision or Senior Electrician; such as motors, transformers, wiring, switches, heaters, alarm systems...

Electrician

  • Long Valley, NJ (17 miles from Dover, NJ)
  • 16 days ago
  • Long Valley, NJ (17 miles from Dover, NJ)
  • 16 days ago

un Electrician (Chester) compensation: Based on experience employment type: job title: Electrician Residential electrical company looking for lead mechanics with 7+ years of experience....

Demographic Data for Dover, NJ

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Salary for Electrician Jobs in Dover, NJ

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Electrician positions.



Highest Education Level

Electricians in Dover, NJ offer the following education background
High School or GED
33.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
29.2%
Associate's Degree
17.9%
Bachelor's Degree
13.1%
Master's Degree
3.6%
Some College
1.3%
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 Dover, NJ
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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