Job Summary
Traveling Journeyman Electrician – Ground-Mount Solar
Employment Type: Direct Hire | Full-Time | W-2 Employee
Location: Must currently reside in Springfield, 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.
