An Electrician works on electrical systems in buildings. Installs electrical wiring and lighting in new construction, and repairs or upgrade wiring, outlets or other parts of older electrical systems. Checks safety and makes installations or repairs that are in compliance with local building codes. May also specialize in electrical work required in different manufacturing industries, electrical systems for cars, plane or boats, or electrical and lighting work in the film industry.
Apprentice or Journeyman Electrician Join the Team at Cove's Electric!
Location:
Brodhead, WI (Serving Green County, and surrounding areas)
Position:
Full-Time Apprentice or Licensed Journeyman Electrician Schedule:
Monday - Friday (No weekends, local travel only) Who We Are At Cove's Electric, our guiding principle is simple: Smart Power. Safe Homes. We are a family-owned, community-first electrical contracting team that takes immense pride in high-quality residential modernizations, new home wiring, and light commercial projects. We aren't a giant corporate machine where you're just a number. We are a growing local shop where your hard work is noticed, your skills are respected, and you get to work directly alongside a team that values doing things right the first time. Whether you are looking to get your foot in the door of a booming trade or you're a seasoned pro looking for a better local routine, we have a service van ready for you. What We Are Looking For We are scaling up our operations and are ready to hire either a driven Apprentice eager to learn the trade the right way or a skilled, independent Journeyman. If you're an Apprentice, you bring: A strong work ethic, reliability, and a desire to master the National Electrical Code. The ability to take direction, learn quickly, and maintain a clean, safe job site. Basic hand tools and a commitment to showing up ready to work every day. If you're a Journeyman, you bring: A valid Wisconsin Journeyman Electrician License. Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to read prints and run residential or light commercial jobs independently. Excellent customer service skills—you will be one of the faces of Cove's Electric out in the field. Minimum Requirements for
Both:
Valid driver's license with a clean driving record (strictly required for driving company vehicles). High school diploma or equivalent. Ability to pass a background check. Compensation & Honest Benefits We believe in straightforward, transparent relationships with our crew. Because we are a tight-knit, independent family business, we put all of our financial compensation directly into your hourly paycheck rather than splitting it up into corporate benefit packages.
Competitive Hourly Wage:
Journeyman:
$32.00 - $38.00/hour (Depending on license verification and field experience)
Apprentice:
$18.00 - $29.00/hour (Depending on year of apprenticeship and current trade school standing)
What We Do Offer:
Consistent, year-round local work (no massive, unpaid city commutes), company-provided shirts, power tools, a great team culture, and direct mentorship to help you advance your career.
What We Do Not Offer:
Please note that we do not offer health, vision, or dental benefits at this time. We keep our overhead lean so we can pay you a premium hourly rate directly instead. ⚡ Ready to Join Cove's Electric? If you're reliable, professional, and want to work for a local shop that values its employees and its community, we want to talk to you.
To Apply:
email your resume/work history to coveselectric@gmail.com with the subject line "Electrician Position." Cove's Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
