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Craft Instructor - Electrical

Dallas, TX · On-site

$56K - $74K/yr

It is to help people develop the knowledge, skills, work habits and confidence needed to build ... Deliver electrical craft training through classroom instruction, demonstrations and hands-on labs.

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Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all ... Supervises craft activities, subordinate superintendents, and field teams to deliver safe, high ...

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Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all ... Supervises craft activities, subordinate superintendents, and field teams to deliver safe, high ...

Walbridge is expanding our team and looking for talented General Construction professionals to help ... Schedule, coordinate and supervise Electrical craft employee activities. May involve supervising ...

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How much do electrical craft helper jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 2, 2026, the average hourly pay for electrical craft helper in the United States is $19.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.35 and $20.91 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an electrical craft helper?

Electrical Craft Helpers are skilled workers who assist electricians and other electrical trades professionals with the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems. Their duties typically include preparing tools and materials, running wiring, cleaning work areas, and performing basic electrical tasks under supervision. They play a crucial support role on construction sites, in factories, and during building maintenance projects, helping to ensure that electrical work is completed efficiently and safely.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an electrical craft helper, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Electrical Craft Helper, you need a foundational understanding of basic electrical principles, safety protocols, and manual dexterity, often supported by a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with hand tools, power tools, and lockout/tagout procedures is typically required, and OSHA safety certification is advantageous. Strong communication, reliability, and a willingness to learn make someone stand out in this role. These skills are crucial for assisting electricians efficiently, ensuring workplace safety, and supporting successful project completion.

What are some common challenges electrical craft helpers face on the job, and how can they overcome them?

Electrical Craft Helpers often work in environments where safety is a top priority, which means strict adherence to protocols and personal protective equipment is essential. One common challenge is quickly adapting to different job sites and tasks, as assignments can vary daily—from assisting with conduit installation to helping test electrical systems. Effective communication with electricians and other team members helps ensure tasks are completed safely and efficiently. Staying organized, asking questions when unclear, and continually learning from more experienced colleagues are key strategies to overcome these challenges and succeed in the role.

What is the difference between Electrical Craft Helper vs Electrical Apprentice?

AspectElectrical Craft HelperElectrical Apprentice
Required CredentialsNo formal certification required; on-the-job trainingTypically enrolled in apprenticeship programs; may require high school diploma
Work EnvironmentAssist electricians in construction and maintenance sitesWork alongside experienced electricians, gaining hands-on experience
Employer & Industry UsageCommon in construction, maintenance, and industrial settingsFound in similar settings, often as part of formal training programs

Electrical Craft Helpers assist electricians by performing basic tasks and supporting installation and maintenance work. Electrical Apprentices are in training, learning skills through hands-on experience and coursework. While both roles work in similar environments, apprentices are actively developing their skills for future electrical careers.

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Infographic showing various Electrical Craft Helper job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 92% Full Time, 5% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $39,521 per year, or $19 per hour.

Craft Instructor - Electrical

Kiewit Corporation

Dallas, TX • On-site

$56K - $74K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 3 days ago

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Kiewit Corporation rating

7.9

Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

Based on 140 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

21st of 80 rated construction


Job description

Requisition ID: 182121 

Job Level: Mid Level 

Home District/Group: Kiewit Industrial District 

Department: Human Resources 

Market: Industrial 

Employment Type: Full Time 

Position Overview

Kiewit is seeking an experienced electrical craft professional to join the DFW Training Center as a Craft Instructor - Electrical.

This is a hands-on instructional role for someone with substantial field experience who understands how electrical work is planned, interpreted, built, checked and corrected - and who can translate that experience into effective learning for developing craft employees.

The strongest candidates will combine broad industrial electrical construction experience with a genuine interest in developing the next generation of electrical craft professionals. Instructors work directly with learners through classroom instruction, demonstrations and hands-on labs, using real-world experience to explain both how the work is performed and why it is done that way.

The Instructor's electrical knowledge should extend well beyond the material contained in any single course. We are looking for craft professionals who can answer practical field questions, demonstrate work credibly, recognize common problems and use years of experience to help others develop.

This role reports to the DFW Training Center Program Manager and works closely with peer Instructors and other Training Center team members.


Why This Role Matters

The DFW Training Center is directly connected to Kiewit's project workforce. Our objective is not simply to deliver training. It is to help people develop the knowledge, skills, work habits and confidence needed to build careers in the electrical trade - and then connect that development to real work within Kiewit.

For an Instructor who cares about growing the craft, that creates an opportunity to see what happens after the classroom and lab. You can help someone enter the trade, develop their capabilities, evaluate their progress and ultimately see that training put to use on Kiewit projects.

We want Instructors who take pride not only in teaching well, but in helping people become successful craft professionals.
Development and Growth

The successful candidate is expected to arrive with substantial electrical craft knowledge and a functional foundation in teaching, coaching and communication. Kiewit and the DFW Training Center will support continued development in facilitation, lesson planning, public speaking, instructional methods, training systems, administrative tools and Kiewit's ways of doing business. As the Training Center and its programs grow, opportunities may develop for Instructors to broaden their technical, instructional and leadership contributions within Kiewit.

District Overview

The Kiewit Industrial District delivers self-perform and EPC construction services for complex industrial facilities across North America, including data centers, advanced manufacturing, energy, and process-driven infrastructure projects.

Kiewit's investment in training facilities reflects our commitment to building a high-performance, field-ready workforce, supported by strong technical leadership and integrated team execution.

Location

This position is based at the DFW Training Center and is expected to work onsite. During active training cohorts, learner instruction generally runs from approximately 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Instructor preparation begins before learners arrive, and closeout may continue after instruction ends as needed. Training cycles also include dedicated time between cohorts for learner-record closeout, lab reset, material readiness, instructional preparation and continuous improvement. Occasional needs may arise outside the normal instructional schedule. The role is fundamentally DFW-based with occasional travel as business needs require.

Responsibilities

Hands-On Work Environment

This is an active, hands-on instructional position - not primarily a classroom or presentation role. Instructors regularly demonstrate and participate in electrical training using construction tools, materials, raceway systems, cable and electrical mockups. Depending on the activity, this may include layout, measuring, cutting, bending, assembly, installation, material handling and other practical electrical construction tasks.

What You'll Do

  •  Deliver electrical craft training through classroom instruction, demonstrations and hands-on labs.
  •  Translate field experience into practical instruction that helps learners understand how electrical work is planned, sequenced and performed.
  •  Personally demonstrate electrical construction activities using appropriate tools, materials and methods
  •  Use field examples and lessons learned to explain installation challenges, common mistakes, sequencing issues, safety concerns and quality expectations.
  •  Observe learner performance, identify where understanding is breaking down and adjust the instructional approach when needed.
  •  Provide individual coaching while maintaining appropriate progress for the overall class.
  •  Administer quizzes, labs and other assessments and make sound professional judgments about learner knowledge, practical performance and readiness.
  •  Provide candid feedback and accurately document learner strengths, development needs and performance concerns.
  •  Model and enforce Kiewit safety and quality expectations throughout training and immediately intervene when unsafe behavior or deficient work is observed.
  •  Help learners develop practical jobsite habits including housekeeping, material handling, tool readiness, work sequencing, communication and supporting the needs of a crew.
  •  Maintain consistency in required training content while adapting explanations, examples and demonstrations to learner needs.
  •  Prepare for upcoming cohorts by completing records, resetting labs, confirming materials and tools, and preparing instructional activities.
  •  Share knowledge and resources with other Instructors and help strengthen the overall Training Center team.
  •  Continue developing your own technical and instructional capability and use the expertise of other team members when appropriate.
Qualifications

What You Bring

  •  Substantial relevant electrical construction experience with Journeyman-level depth and practical capability.
  •  Industrial electrical construction experience strongly preferred, including experience working from drawings and specifications and adapting installation methods to different project requirements and field conditions.
  •  Journeyman Electrician highly preferred. Candidates with substantial equivalent electrical field experience may also be considered.
  •  Approximately five years of meaningful electrical experience is a useful reference point; breadth, depth and relevance matter more than years alone.
  •  Broad knowledge of how electrical work is planned, sequenced, installed, inspected, corrected and supported in the field.
  •  Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, specifications and other construction information.
  •  Electrical breadth sufficient to independently teach assigned curriculum, respond credibly to practical field questions and recognize when an unusual condition requires additional technical input.
  •  Demonstrated ability to teach, coach, mentor or develop less-experienced craft employees. Teaching capability may come from formal instruction, apprenticeship involvement, field mentoring, foreman/lead responsibilities or other practical experience developing people.
  •  Prior formal Instructor or training experience is preferred, but not required.
  •  Foreman, lead-person or comparable field-leadership experience is preferred, particularly experience developing craft employees and leading safety and quality in the field.
  •  Strong safety and quality judgment; patience; learner awareness; communication, listening, teamwork and professional judgment.
  •  Ability to recognize the limits of personal experience and use the expertise of others appropriately.
  •  Ability and willingness to learn the technical and administrative systems needed to support instruction, assessments and learner records.
  •  Bilingual English/Spanish preferred, but not required. #LI-TJ1

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Other Requirements:

  • Regular, reliable attendance 
  • Work productively and meet deadlines timely
  • Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
  • Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
  • Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
  • May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that's among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
 


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Kiewit Infrastructure Engineering's Design-Build team is driving clients to turn to Kiewit during all stages of design-build projects. Through our integrated design and construction approach, our multi-disciplinary team works together to improve schedule, control costs and minimize risk. Our construction-focused engineers work collaboratively with our estimators and builders to design solutions that are innovative, constructible, and designed with a focus on safety. Clients benefit from the proven processes and tools used by Kiewit to minimize project risk. We are an in-house resource that supports projects throughout the company. Our staff shares experiences gained, innovative concepts, and best practices for all projects that we support.

Industry

Construction materials wholesalers

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Omaha, NE, US

Year founded

1884