Licensed Industrial Electrician - Traveling Foreman | $45-$50/hr + OT

TradeWise Staffing is hiring Traveling Foremen for a commercial construction project in the Santa Teresa, New Mexico area.

This is a temp-to-hire opportunity with consistent overtime, offering experienced electricians the potential for long-term employment.

Pay & Schedule

• Pay: $45–$50 per hour, depending on experience
• Overtime: Available
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 10-hour shifts + 8 hours Saturday
• Expected Hours: Approximately 58 hours per week
• Employment Type: Temp-to-hire
• Per Diem: $50–$120 per day, depending on distance

Foreman Electrician Responsibilities

Foreman Electricians should be experienced commercial electricians capable of working independently and directing workflow within a crew.

• Oversee and participate in daily electrical installation work, including conduit installation, wire pulling, terminations, and panel installation.
• Work independently to plan, organize, and execute assigned tasks with minimal supervision.
• Direct and coordinate crew workflow to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and on schedule.
• Read, interpret, and execute work from electrical drawings, blueprints, and specifications.
• Ensure installations meet applicable codes, project requirements, and company quality standards.
• Coordinate materials, tools, and manpower needed for daily and weekly work activities.
• Maintain a safe jobsite and enforce company safety procedures and expectations.
• Communicate progress, issues, and field conditions clearly to project management and other team members.

Requirements

• 5+ years of commercial electrical construction experience
• Valid Texas Journeyman Electrician License or New Mexico Journeyman Electrician License required, or reciprocating Journeyman License for New Mexico (Alaska, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nebraska, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Wyoming)
• OSHA 10 certification minimum
• MEWP Group A & B / Scissor Lift & Boom Lift certification
• Must be able to pass E-Verify
• Basic hand tools
• Basic PPE
• Ability to work approximately 58 hours per week
• Reliable transportation to jobsites in Santa Teresa, New Mexico
• Ability to work safely and productively from day one

Harnesses will be provided.

Job Type: Full-time, Temp-to-Hire

Work Location: Santa Teresa, New Mexico area

How to Apply

Interested candidates are encouraged to call or text for more information or to discuss the position.

1. Text "NM Foreman" and your name to Cheyenne at (945)2917077.

TradeWise is a start-up on the rise, and we're building something big from the ground up. We pride ourselves on a culture rooted in hard work, dedication, and true ownership. Where the people who show up and deliver help shape the direction of the company.

What sets us apart is how we treat people. We take care of our tradespeople, internal colleagues, vendor partners, and clients equally.