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Electrician jobs in New Orleans, LA
Electricians install, maintain, and repair wiring, panels, and electrical systems in homes, businesses, and industrial sites, working to code and passing inspection.
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$18–$48/hr
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Our Opening and Your Responsibilities Performs installation, calibration, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of lab measurement and weighing equipment with minimal assistance, while providing on-site and…
We are seeking a detail-oriented, adaptable professional to join our team and contribute to high-quality work in a collaborative environment. This role is ideal for someone who takes initiative, communicates effectively,…
$41.6k - $57.2k
This is where your work makes a difference. At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues…
$25 - $30 per hour
Commercial Refrigeration Technicians & Restaurant Equipment Technicians — We're Looking for You! Creole Cuisine Restaurant Concepts (CCRC) is hiring an experienced Commercial Refrigeration Technician to repair and mainta…
NOVACES is seeking a Licensed Electrician / Installation Technician to support the FAA's Radar System Replacement (RSR) program, the largest and most significant radar modernization effort within the National Airspace Sy…
$28 - $30 per hour
Job Description Job Description Lead Commercial Electrician (Leadman) Location: New Orleans, LA Pay: $28.00–$30.00 per hour (DOE) Experience Required: Minimum 7 Years Commercial Electrical Experience Employment Type: Ful…
Field Technician - Construction Materials Testing - Jefferson, Louisiana Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world's top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking a Fiel…
$150k
Join a 50+ Year Legacy of Excellence Are you a skilled Automotive Service Technician looking for a stable, high-performing shop where your talent is valued and rewarded? Join our Chevrolet dealership - proudly serving ou…
About Us Family-owned and operated for over 40 years, Lamarque Motor Company strongly believes in our commitment to our community and employees. We understand the importance of our employees and believe our success is at…
$35 - $55 per hour
We are looking for a Ford Certified Service Technician to join our growing team! The right candidate will have a strong service technician background and ASE & Ford certified. The day-to-day duties include performing wor…
Service Technician Matt Bowers Chevy Metairie is committed to delivering top-tier automotive service and creating an exceptional experience for every customer. We’re looking for skilled and motivated Service Technicians…
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What electricians earn in New Orleans
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Apprentice | $18–$25 | $38k–$52k |
| Journeyman | $25–$34 | $52k–$70k |
| Master / Lead | $33–$48 | $68k–$99k |
Adjusted for the New Orleans market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
NEC code knowledgeConduit bending and installationPanel and breaker workBlueprint readingCircuit troubleshootingLockout/tagout safetyHand and power toolsCustomer communication
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
How do you troubleshoot a circuit that keeps tripping its breaker?
Walk the logic: identify the load, isolate sections, check for overload versus short versus ground fault, and test rather than guess. Method over speed.
What is your licensing status and where are you in your hours?
State your license or apprenticeship hours plainly, including the state. If you are close to journeyman, give the timeline.
Tell me about a time you found work that was not to code. What did you do?
Show that you flagged it, explained the risk to the customer or foreman, and corrected it properly rather than working around it.
How do you stay safe working near energized equipment?
Mention lockout/tagout, testing before touching, PPE, and refusing shortcuts under schedule pressure. Employers hire the habit, not the bravado.
What types of projects have you worked: residential, commercial, or industrial?
Be specific about the settings and systems, such as service upgrades, lighting circuits, motor controls, or panel changes.
How do you keep up with NEC code changes?
Mention code update courses, continuing education for your license, or working through changes with your inspector. Curiosity here reads as professionalism.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For electricians specifically — generic advice costs you here
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State your license level and state up front: apprentice hours logged, journeyman, or master.
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List OSHA 10 or 30 certification and any NFPA 70E arc-flash training.
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Specify your settings: residential service, commercial build-outs, or industrial controls.
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Quantify project scope, such as panel upgrades completed or square footage wired.
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Name systems you know beyond wiring, like EV chargers, solar interconnects, or generators.
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Mention a clean inspection record; passing rough-in and final on the first try is a selling point.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Apprentice Electrician
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Journeyman Electrician
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Master Electrician
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Electrical Contractor
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