Electrician Jobs in Portland, OR

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 Surface Mine Electrician

  • Scappoose, OR (24 miles from Portland, OR)
  • 5 days ago
  • Scappoose, OR (24 miles from Portland, OR)
  • 5 days ago

The Industrial Surface Mine Electrician is responsible for the electrical repair and maintenance for machinery and equipment associated with conveyor systems, pumps, crushers and other equipment at...

Licensed Maintenance Electrician

  • Gresham, OR (12 miles from Portland, OR)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Gresham, OR (12 miles from Portland, OR)
  • 6 hours ago

Requirements: Education & Licensing Oregon Electrical License (LME, LRT, or General Journeyman Electrician) High school diploma or equivalent (GED) Experience 3+ years of experience as an industrial...

Journeyman Service Electrician

  • Vancouver, WA (13 miles from Portland, OR)
  • 1 day ago
  • Vancouver, WA (13 miles from Portland, OR)
  • 1 day ago

EL 02- Earn $160K to $250K+ / Year Description: Are you a high-performing, licensed electrician who takes pride in doing quality work?...

Oregon Licensed Electrician

  • Portland, OR
  • 1 day ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 1 day ago

Company Profile $12,000 Sign-On Bonus for Journeyman Electricians (Instrumentation, Licensed)! EXCELLENT BENEFITS!...

Scheduling & Billing Coordinator for Electrical Contractor

  • Portland, OR
  • 3 days ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 3 days ago

FULL-TIME POSITION At Pro Tech Power we are an electrical contractor, striving to serve our clients with integrity and excellence. You can go to our website to check us out: www.ptpnw.com...

Licensed Electrician

  • Portland, OR
  • 4 days ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 4 days ago

Day-to-Day Duties: Install, retrofit, and trouble-shoot residential and small commercial electrical systems, including solar PV systems, panel and service replacements, branch circuits for remodeling...

Journey Level Electrician

  • Portland, OR
  • 5 days ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 5 days ago

Day-to-Day Duties: Install, retrofit, and trouble-shoot residential and small commercial electrical systems, including solar PV systems, panel and service replacements, branch circuits for remodeling...

Electrician, Portland International Airport (PDX)

  • Portland, OR
  • 5 days ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 5 days ago

Note: If you are a Journeyman Electrician licensed in Washington, Arkansas, Idaho, Maine, Montana, Utah, or Wyoming please let us know when you submit your application....

Plant Electrician

  • Vancouver, WA (13 miles from Portland, OR)
  • 8 days ago
  • Vancouver, WA (13 miles from Portland, OR)
  • 8 days ago

Requirements : High school education or equivalent and at least 3 years of commercial or industrial electrical experience. Journeyman Electrician Washington State License A+ preferred....

Electrician needed for small project throughout the house

  • Portland, OR
  • 8 days ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 8 days ago

, move some wirings, install lights, wire for outdoor lights etc....

Journeyman Electrician/Plant Operator

  • Portland, OR
  • 9 days ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 9 days ago

Inspects, troubleshoots, and repairs electrical systems and equipment of any voltage. Maintains, reads, interprets, and explains plans and procedures to optimize plant performance....

Maintenance Electrician

  • Hillsboro, OR (8 miles from Portland, OR)
  • 11 days ago
  • Hillsboro, OR (8 miles from Portland, OR)
  • 11 days ago

Responsibilities Journeymen low voltage electrician license. Limited energy technicians install, maintain, replace and repair electrical systems and equipment....

Limited Maintenance Electrician (LME)- 1st Shift

  • Portland, OR
  • 15 days ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 15 days ago

Understand industrial electrical systems and the National Electrical Code. Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and modify programmable logic controllers independently....

Licensed Admin Electrician

  • Vancouver, WA (13 miles from Portland, OR)
  • 21 days ago
  • Vancouver, WA (13 miles from Portland, OR)
  • 21 days ago

systems in residential buildings, including wiring, lighting fixtures, outlets, circuit breakers, and other electrical components....

Service Electrician

  • Portland, OR
  • 23 days ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 23 days ago

We are currently looking for a Service Electrician with previous commercial experience to join our team!...

Demographic Data for Portland, OR

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Salary for Electrician Jobs in Portland, OR

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireMaintenanceAndInstallation research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Electrician positions.



Highest Education Level

Electricians in Portland, OR 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
13.2%
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 Portland, OR
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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