About the job TRAVELING Journeyman CRITICAL POWER
Position Overview
We're hiring a traveling journeyman electrician to join a CRITICAL POWER CREW performing UPS generator swaps at distribution centers and store locations nationwide. This is a HEAVY TRAVEL ROLE — expect to be out for weeks or months at a stretch with no fixed rotation, working alongside one or two other electricians on each site. The ideal candidate is a true road warrior: licensed, experienced with UPS and generator work, and comfortable with unpredictable schedules and shift assignments.
Key Responsibilities
Shut down and remove old UPS generator systems and install new units at Walmart distribution centers and store locations
Run and terminate conduit ranging from ¾" to 4", primarily EMT with some rigid
Pull wire through 2 to 4 inch pull fields
Terminate wire and conduit runs to code on commercial-scale critical power systems
Work as part of a two- to three-person electrician team on each site
Travel to assigned sites nationwide and remain deployed for extended stretches, including weeks or months at a time
Work any shift as assigned, including nights, when site access requires off-hour work
Operate a company fleet vehicle to and from job sites
Read and follow site-specific electrical plans and specifications for each UPS or generator swap
Maintain safety compliance on active commercial and industrial sites throughout each project
Required Qualifications
Current Journeyman electrician license, with proof of license required
Hands-on UPS installation, swap, or maintenance experience
Experience running and bending EMT conduit from ¾" to 4"
Experience pulling and terminating wire in 2 to 4 inch pull fields
Valid driver's license, and a clean MVR to qualify as a company fleet driver
Willingness to travel continuously and be deployed for weeks or months at a time with no fixed schedule
Willingness to work any shift, including nights, based on project needs
Willingness to work up to 60 hours a week with no guaranteed minimum
Able to pass a background check and drug screen
Preferred Qualifications
Rigid conduit experience in addition to EMT
OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification
NFPA 70E training
Prior experience on large distribution center or big-box retail electrical projects
Compensation and Benefits
$32 to $42 an hour, based on experience and license status
Hotel covered for the full duration of deployment
$45 a day food per diem
Target of 60 hours a week
Company fleet vehicle provided once on assignment
Why This Role
This is steady, high-hour work for a journeyman who wants to travel and keep busy on critical power projects that matter. You'll work UPS and generator swaps at scale, alongside a small, experienced crew, with hotel and per diem covered so your pay goes further. If you're licensed, road-ready, and comfortable with a shifting schedule, this role keeps you working.