Electrician Application Jobs in Springfield, IL (NOW HIRING)

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Industrial Electrician to support electrical systems at municipal and private landfill facilities throughout Central Illinois. This position involves a combination of troubleshooting, maintenance, repair, installation, and new construction of electrical equipment and infrastructure in outdoor industrial environments.

Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electrical issues in landfill gas collection, leachate management, pumping, and power distribution systems.

Install, maintain, and repair industrial electrical equipment, including:

• Motors
• Pumps
• Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
• PLC controls
• Generators
• Switchgear
• Instrumentation and monitoring systems
• Perform electrical work associated with new construction projects, site expansions, and equipment upgrades.

Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and construction drawings.

Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.

Ability to travel regularly within Central Illinois.

Illinois Journeyman Electrician License or equivalent certification.

Experience with landfill gas systems, wastewater systems, or environmental facilities.

Experience with SCADA systems and industrial automation.

OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.

Experience operating lifts, skid steers, or other construction equipment.

Supportive team focused on safety, quality, and professional growth

Challenging projects that expand your skills and technical expertise

Leadership opportunities and hands-on mentorship experience

Long-term stability with a growing organization

Primarily outdoor work at active municipal and private landfill facilities.

Exposure to dust, mud, heat, cold, rain, and uneven terrain.

Combination of service, maintenance, troubleshooting, and construction activities.

Occasional overtime and emergency response work may be required.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Springfield, IL.

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $50.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Springfield,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 4, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.