$50 - $60 per hour
Sky Heating, AC, Plumbing & Electrical—the leading home service company in the Northwest! Join our team as a Journeyman Electrician ! Embrace customer care as a priority without resorting to high-pressure sales tactics.…
Skilled Trades · Portland, OR
Electrician jobs in Portland, OR
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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$21–$56/hr
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$72k
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BUILT TO CONNECT Peninsula Iron Works out of Portland Oregon , an Astec Industries brand, is looking for a field service technician. Astec is a global, manufacturing company of infrastructure development equipment. Our p…
$30 - $36 per hour
Veolia Group is a global leader in environmental services, operating across all five continents with nearly 218,000 employees. Specializing in water, energy, and waste management, Veolia Group designs and implements inno…
$42 - $48 per hour
Jet Industries Inc. is a nationwide, family-owned contractor that has thrived in business since 1977 by fostering an entrepreneurial culture that has led to our diversified construction trades. Our company lives and brea…
Construction Materials Field Technician I - Construction Materials Testing Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world's top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking a hi…
$46 - $48 per hour
tape measure • Must be able to work cohesively in a team environment • Current Oregon Electrical License ( Limited Maintenance Electrician , Limited Journeyman Manufacturing Plant Electrician ; General Journeyman Electri…
Job Description Job Description The position of Assistant Project Manager for our National Tech Systems team will be traveling to support several jobsites across the US. This person can be based in areas outside of the R…
$30 - $50 per hour
Gresham Ford is seeking a full-time Automotive Technician with a strong background in automotive electrical and electronic systems. This position requires a minimum of five years of experience; dealership experience pref…
education: * High school or equivalent Required language: * English Industry Trend keywords: electronics technician, electronics, electrician, electrical, auto tech, automotive technician, mechanic, auto repair, GPS, tel…
$25 - $50 per hour
Courtesy Ford Lincoln is looking for Automotive Service Technicians to join our growing team! The right candidate will have a strong service technician background & Ford certification preferred. The day-to-day duties inc…
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 Ford certification. The day-to-day duties include performing work…
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What electricians earn in Portland
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Apprentice | $21–$29 | $44k–$61k |
| Journeyman | $29–$39 | $61k–$82k |
| Master / Lead | $38–$56 | $79k–$116k |
Adjusted for the Portland 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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