Electrician Helper Jobs in Addison, IL (NOW HIRING)

Job Title: Residential Electrician

Job Description

This role focuses on new construction and reconstruction residential electrical projects across the Chicagoland area, from Shorewood to Huntley (excluding work within the city). You will work on ground-up construction, wiring homes, bending conduit, running wire, and troubleshooting electrical issues. Assignments may move between sites, but you typically remain on a project through completion, taking ownership of all aspects of the electrical installation.

Responsibilities

• Install, wire, and complete electrical systems for new construction single-family homes and multifamily apartments from the ground up.
• Run, pull, and terminate wire for 120V, 240V, and 480V systems in residential and select commercial environments.
• Bend and install conduit, including proficiency with pipe bending up to 1 inch, ensuring clean, code-compliant installations.
• Read, interpret, and follow blueprints and electrical drawings to plan and execute work accurately and efficiently.
• Install and connect generators and related electrical components as required by project specifications.
• Troubleshoot electrical issues in both residential and commercial settings and perform repairs or adjustments as needed.
• Work independently on all aspects of electrical work while maintaining high standards of safety and quality.
• Collaborate effectively with a team of electricians, apprentices, and helpers, communicating clearly and following instructions.
• Show electrician helpers different aspects of the work, provide guidance, and delegate tasks where appropriate.
• Support both new construction and reconstruction projects, adapting to different site conditions and project scopes.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience with new build residential electrical work in single-family homes or multifamily apartment projects.
• Hands-on experience with residential electrical systems, including rough-in, trim-out, and final connections.
• Proficiency in conduit bending, including pipe bending up to 1 inch.
• Ability to run, pull, and organize wire for 120V, 240V, and 480V systems.
• Ability to read and follow blueprints, electrical plans, and technical drawings.
• Capability to work independently on all aspects of electrical work while maintaining safety and quality standards.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for both residential and commercial electrical issues.
• Ability to work well with a team, communicate effectively, and follow directions.
• Ownership of personal pouches, hand tools, cordless tools, and conduit benders suitable for daily field use.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience as a commercial electrician, combined with some residential electrical experience.
• Working on medium to large residential construction projects.
• Experience mentoring or guiding electrician helpers or apprentices on the job.
• Comfort working on both new construction and reconstruction projects.
• Familiarity with generator installations and related electrical connections.

Why Work Here?

You join a team that values craftsmanship, reliability, and teamwork on meaningful residential construction projects across a wide geographic area. You gain exposure to a variety of new construction and reconstruction jobs, allowing you to broaden your skills with different voltages, systems, and project types. You work on projects from start to finish, giving you a sense of ownership and pride in the completed homes. The environment encourages collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and the opportunity to mentor or learn from others, supporting your ongoing professional growth.

Work Environment

You work on active residential construction sites across the Chicagoland area, from Shorewood to Huntley, without assignments in the city. Projects range from medium to large new builds and reconstruction work, often involving ground-up construction of single-family and multifamily residences, with some commercial-related tasks. The role is field-based and hands-on, requiring daily use of personal pouches, hand tools, cordless tools, and conduit benders. You operate in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment where electricians, apprentices, and helpers collaborate to complete wiring, conduit bending, generator connections, and troubleshooting. Work conditions reflect typical construction settings, including exposure to varying weather, noise, and physical activity such as standing, bending, and lifting throughout the day.

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

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $45.00/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 Naperville,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 26, 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.

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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.