Electrician Jobs in Rockaway, 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...

Special Mechanic - Electrician/Welder

  • Newark, NJ (22 miles from Rockaway, NJ)
  • 29 days ago
  • Newark, NJ (22 miles from Rockaway, NJ)
  • 29 days ago

Main Functions: Conducts a variety of testing, repair, installation and maintenance tasks on equipment including engines, brake systems, suspension, steering, electronics, electrical systems, HVAC,...

Electrician

  • Parsippany, NJ (8 miles from Rockaway, NJ)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Parsippany, NJ (8 miles from Rockaway, NJ)
  • 6 hours ago

High School Diploma or GED Knowledge and Skills: Programming, PLCs, VFDs, industrial Ethernet, digital and 4-20ma controls along with a broad knowledge of industrial electrical systems and power distribution...

Electrician

  • Totowa, NJ (16 miles from Rockaway, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Totowa, NJ (16 miles from Rockaway, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Need an Electrician with minimum of 10 years experience in house wiring. must have tools and transportation to come to the job....

Experienced Electrician

  • Fair Lawn, NJ (19 miles from Rockaway, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Fair Lawn, NJ (19 miles from Rockaway, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Two Experienced Electricians needed. Most of our work is in Bergen county. Personal Tools, clean drivers License and transportation are a must....

Industrial Electrician

  • Morristown, NJ (12 miles from Rockaway, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Morristown, NJ (12 miles from Rockaway, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

shift *Must be open to working overtime and on weekends when needed **Job Description:** + 4-7 years of maintenance experience in industrial maintenance and automation + Experience working with conduit...

ELECTRICIAN WANTED FULL TIME (Morris County Area)

  • Madison, NJ (14 miles from Rockaway, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Madison, NJ (14 miles from Rockaway, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

Seeking electrician for residential construction & repairs....

Looking for Licensed Electrician- NJ

  • Clifton, NJ (19 miles from Rockaway, NJ)
  • 11 days ago
  • Clifton, NJ (19 miles from Rockaway, NJ)
  • 11 days ago

Looking for Licensed Electrician- NJ (Clifton) compensation: Cash Looking for licensed electricians only! Text @ ... post id: ... [ ]...

Construction Electrician

  • Newark, NJ (22 miles from Rockaway, NJ)
  • 11 days ago
  • Newark, NJ (22 miles from Rockaway, NJ)
  • 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...

Electrician County of Bergen Department of Public Works Division of General Services

  • Hackensack, NJ (23 miles from Rockaway, NJ)
  • 12 days ago
  • Hackensack, NJ (23 miles from Rockaway, NJ)
  • 12 days ago

Job Responsibilities: (may include but not limited to) Inspects and repairs electrical wiring, fixtures, appliances, motors, generators, pumps, power circuits, and controllers of machines and elevators...

Journeyman Electrician - $2500 Signing Bonus - Hamburg, NJ

  • Hamburg, NJ (14 miles from Rockaway, NJ)
  • 14 days ago
  • Hamburg, NJ (14 miles from Rockaway, NJ)
  • 14 days ago

Previous experience in construction or industrial electrical work is preferred. Knowledge of Best Practices. Must demonstrate a strong knowledge of electrical codes and electrical theory....

Electrician Instructor

  • Union, NJ (21 miles from Rockaway, NJ)
  • 15 days ago
  • Union, NJ (21 miles from Rockaway, NJ)
  • 15 days ago

Facilitate and Deliver Curriculum: Effectively teach the Lincoln Tech accredited course curriculum, ensuring a thorough understanding of electrical systems....

Maintenance Electrician

  • Fair Lawn, NJ (19 miles from Rockaway, NJ)
  • 15 days ago
  • Fair Lawn, NJ (19 miles from Rockaway, NJ)
  • 15 days ago

. + Inspects electrical systems to determine whether repairs are needed. + Replaces conduit and wiring as needed. + Replaces circuit breakers as needed. + Performs other related duties as assigned....

Electrician Wanted

  • Chatham, NJ (16 miles from Rockaway, NJ)
  • 16 days ago
  • Chatham, NJ (16 miles from Rockaway, NJ)
  • 16 days ago

un Electrician Wanted (Chatham) The Electric Design Co....

Electrician, Nutley - Full Time - Day

  • Nutley, NJ (19 miles from Rockaway, NJ)
  • 17 days ago
  • Nutley, NJ (19 miles from Rockaway, NJ)
  • 17 days ago

(weighing up to 50 pounds). + Stands, walks most of the day and handles light equipment and objects; climbs on ladders, stoops, kneels and crouches to gain access to electrical wiring. + Dirt, dust...

Demographic Data for Rockaway, NJ

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Salary for Electrician Jobs in Rockaway, NJ

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Electrician positions.



Highest Education Level

Electricians in Rockaway, NJ 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 Rockaway, 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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