Electrician Jobs in Arlington, TX
Electricians are in steady demand across Arlington, where new residential subdivisions, warehouse expansion in the Great Southwest Industrial District, and constant maintenance at venues like AT&T Stadium and Six Flags Over Texas keep licensed electricians busy year-round. Texas is one of the faster-growing states for electrical work, and Arlington's mix of homebuilding, commercial, and industrial work means both residential and commercial electricians find openings here.
Current electrician Openings in Arlington, TX
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Top Arlington Employers Hiring Electricians
These contractors and employers regularly hire electricians in Arlington and across Tarrant County:
- IES Residential - large residential electrical contractor serving DFW homebuilders.
- Rosendin Electric - commercial and industrial electrical projects in the metroplex.
- D.R. Horton - the Arlington-based homebuilder needs electrical trades across its subdivisions.
- GM Arlington Assembly - industrial and maintenance electricians for the plant.
- City of Arlington - facilities and traffic-signal electrical roles.
- Local electrical service companies - residential service and repair electricians.
Electrician Salaries in Arlington
- Apprentice: about $16 to $22 per hour
- Journeyman (licensed, experienced): about $24 to $34 per hour
- Master electrician or foreman: about $34 to $45 per hour
These are estimates that vary by license level, specialty, and employer. Industrial roles at plants like GM Arlington often pay the most, and many Arlington electrician jobs add overtime, health benefits, tool allowances, and retirement plans.
How to Become an Electrician in Arlington
Texas licenses electricians through the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). You start as a registered apprentice, log the required on-the-job hours (typically 8,000 hours, about four years), and pass the exam to become a licensed journeyman, then later a master electrician. Tarrant County College offers electrical technology courses, and the local Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC) and IBEW/NECA apprenticeship programs combine paid work with classroom training. You must register your apprenticeship with TDLR to count your hours.
What the Job Involves
Electricians install, maintain, and repair wiring, panels, lighting, motors, and electrical systems. Work ranges from rough-in and trim on new Arlington homes to troubleshooting equipment on the GM plant floor or wiring commercial buildouts. The job involves reading blueprints, bending conduit, pulling wire, and following the National Electrical Code, often with lifting, ladder work, and time in attics or crawlspaces.
Skills Employers Look For
- Knowledge of the National Electrical Code
- Blueprint and schematic reading
- Conduit bending and wire pulling
- Troubleshooting and problem solving
- Safety and lockout/tagout awareness
- A valid Texas electrical license or apprentice registration
Career Path and Advancement
Arlington electricians typically start as apprentices, advance to licensed journeyman, then master electrician. From there, many move into foreman, project manager, or estimator roles with contractors like Rosendin or IES, and some start their own residential service companies. Industrial electricians at GM Arlington can move into maintenance supervision or controls and automation specialties.
Related Careers in Arlington
If electrical work interests you, these related Arlington trades are also hiring:
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you need a license to be an electrician in Arlington?
Yes. Texas requires electricians to be licensed through the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. You begin as a registered apprentice, then earn journeyman and master licenses by logging hours and passing state exams.
How long does it take to become an electrician in Arlington?
Becoming a licensed journeyman typically takes about four years, during which you log roughly 8,000 hours of supervised work while completing classroom training through an IEC, IBEW, or Tarrant County College program.
What is the overtime pay for electricians in Arlington?
Most Arlington electrician jobs pay time-and-a-half after 40 hours. Industrial and commercial projects on tight schedules, like plant shutdowns at GM Arlington, often offer significant overtime and shift premiums.
Can you work as an electrician remotely in Arlington?
No. Electrical installation and repair is hands-on field work at homes, job sites, and plants. Only limited roles like electrical design or estimating can be partly remote, and those still require field experience.
Which Arlington employer pays electricians the most?
Industrial employers like GM Arlington Assembly and large commercial contractors such as Rosendin Electric typically pay the highest wages, especially for licensed journeymen and master electricians with industrial or controls experience.
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