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Lighting Maintenance Inc

Electrical Roadway Helper

Harmans, MD · On-site

$17 - $21.75/hr

Roadway Electrical Helper with Lighting Maintenance Inc. (LMI) Looking to jumpstart your career in the electrical trade? Join our Roadway Lighting team! As a teaching electrical contractor, we offer ...

Lighting Maintenance Inc

Electrical Roadway Helper

Harmans, MD · On-site

$17 - $21.75/hr

Roadway Electrical Helper with Lighting Maintenance Inc. (LMI) Looking to jumpstart your career in the electrical trade? Join our Roadway Lighting team! As a teaching electrical contractor, we offer ...

Lighting Maintenance Inc

Electrical Roadway Helper

Harmans, MD · On-site

$17 - $21.75/hr

Roadway Electrical Helper with Lighting Maintenance Inc. (LMI) Looking to jumpstart your career in the electrical trade? Join our Roadway Lighting team! As a teaching electrical contractor, we offer ...

Len the Plumber

Sewer Helper

Halethorpe, MD · On-site

$18 - $22/hr

Sewer Helper About Len the Plumber Heating and Air Len the Plumber Heating and Air has been proudly ... Interest in learning the plumbing trade * Willingness to follow instructions and assist experienced ...

Amteck, LLC

Electrician Helper - Houston

Gaithersburg, MD

$18.25 - $23.50/hr

... trade. Requirements: 2+ years of electrical experience on commercial or industrial sites Experience with running/bending Rigid and EMT conduit OSHA 10 preferred but not required Experience working ...

Amteck, LLC

Electrical Helper - Benson

Ashburn, VA

$17.50 - $22.25/hr

Amteck is currently looking to add Electrical Helpers to our project in Benson, NC. We offer ... and longevity within the trade. You will have the ability to enroll into our accredited ...

Amteck, LLC

Electrician Helper - Shelbyville

Chantilly, VA

$17.50 - $22.25/hr

Amteck is currently looking to add Electrical Helpers to our project in Shelbyville, TN. We offer ... and longevity within the trade. You will have the ability to enroll into our accredited ...

Amteck, LLC

Electrical Helper - Benson

Sterling, VA

$16.75 - $21.50/hr

Amteck is currently looking to add Electrical Helpers to our project in Benson, NC. We offer ... and longevity within the trade. You will have the ability to enroll into our accredited ...

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As of Aug 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for trade helper in Silver Spring, MD is $19.64, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.88 and $21.63 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A typical day for a Trade Helper involves assisting skilled tradespeople by preparing materials, cleaning and organizing the work area, moving equipment, and sometimes performing basic repairs or measurements under supervision. You may work both indoors and outdoors, often in a team setting, and need to adjust to changing tasks as projects progress. Physical activity is common, and there's a strong emphasis on safety procedures and clear communication with crew members. This hands-on experience helps Trade Helpers gain valuable skills and can open up opportunities to advance into specialized trades over time.

What is a trade helper?

A Trade Helper assists skilled tradespeople, such as electricians, plumbers, or carpenters, by performing basic tasks like gathering materials, cleaning work areas, and holding tools. They help improve efficiency on job sites by supporting tradesworkers with manual labor and simple installations. This role is typically entry-level and provides hands-on experience, often leading to apprenticeships or specialized training in a trade.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a trade helper?

To thrive as a Trade Helper, you need basic knowledge of construction or industrial tools, physical stamina, and the ability to follow instructions, with a high school diploma often preferred. Familiarity with hand and power tools, safety protocols, and sometimes Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) certification is valuable. Attention to detail, reliability, and strong teamwork skills help Trade Helpers be effective contributors on job sites. These abilities are important to ensure safety, productivity, and smooth coordination with skilled tradespeople during various projects.

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Traveling Electrician Helper - General Application

Amteck, LLC

Chantilly, VA

$17.50 - $22.25/hr

Full-time

Retirement

Re-posted 4 days ago

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6.8

Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

Based on 10 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

This is a general application for current and future Electrician Helper openings with Amteck. Ideal candidates will be willing and able to work in a traveling role at one of our construction sites across the United States.


This position will qualify the candidate for participation in our apprenticeship program, and can provide long-term opportunities in the Electrical trade as well as steady work, benefits, and a 401K.

Primary Role:
Electrician Helpers work under the supervision and direction of Journeyman Electricians, foreman, and other
leadership on the construction project. Helpers will perform duties as assigned within their assessed skill level,
and will have the opportunity to enroll in Amteck's accredited apprenticeship program to work and study
toward achieving Journeyman classification and licensure. Electrician helpers will also have the opportunity to
learn and grown in other divisions of Amteck, like low voltage, controls, process work, and fire alarm along with
other skill sets within the electrical trade.


Requirements:
0-2 years of electrical experience on commercial or industrial sites
Experience with running/bending Rigid and EMT conduit preferred but not required
OSHA 10 preferred but not required
Experience working alongside a Journeyman Electrician


In 1977 Amteck was founded in Central Kentucky with the belief that growth only comes by listening and responding to both clients and employees. Four decades later, Amteck has grown from a small electrical contracting firm to a national leader in the design/build support electrical contracting industry. Amteck specializes in facility growth expansion initiatives of companies that operate in the manufacturing, industrial, process, food, and beverage, hospitality, healthcare, distribution facilities, and commercial and institutional sectors. The number one goal is the Safety of our Employees and maintaining our culture and core values: THE AMTECK WAY - SAFETY, QUALITY, & CUSTOMER SATISFACTION.

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

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