Electrician at Velocity Flex
JOB DESCRIPTION
Electricians Needed - 10 Openings Austin, TX
MUST be proficient in EMT conduit bending - this is a hard requirement
We are hiring 10 experienced Electricians for commercial and industrial projects in the Austin, TX area. This role is conduit-bending intensive. Candidates must be able to lay out and execute nearly all EMT bends accurately and independently, with little to no supervision. If you cannot confidently bend EMT, this is not the right fit.
Position Overview
The Electrician will be responsible for bending, routing, and installing EMT conduit, pulling wire, reading electrical drawings, and supporting electrical installation work on active job sites. We're looking for hands-on benders who can read a print, calculate their bends, and produce clean, code-compliant runs the first time.
EMT Conduit Bending - What You Must Be Able to Do
You should be proficient with a hand bender and comfortable executing:
- 90-degree stub-ups (to exact height)
- Back-to-back bends
- Offsets (all common angles - 10 ree;, 22.5 ree;, 30 ree;, 45 ree;, 60 ree;)
- Three-point saddles
- Four-point saddles
- Kicks
- Parallel and concentric bends
- Segmented/large-radius bends
You should know your bender's take-up and shrink figures cold and be able to calculate and lay out bends from prints without supervision.
Additional Job Duties
- Bend EMT using hand benders; use mechanical and hydraulic benders for larger sizes as needed
- Measure, cut, ream, and route conduit per job specifications
- Pull wire, terminate connections, and support panel/equipment installations
- Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and electrical layouts
- Install electrical boxes, panels, fixtures, supports, and related components
- Troubleshoot basic electrical installation issues
- Maintain a clean and safe work area
- Follow all site safety procedures, electrical codes, and company standards
- Work independently and as part of a crew to complete projects on schedule
Requirements
- 3-5 years of electrical experience required
- Proficiency in EMT conduit bending is mandatory - candidates will be screened on bending knowledge
- Commercial or industrial electrical experience preferred
- Ability to read tape measures, prints, and basic electrical drawings
- Must have own basic hand tools (including hand bender preferred)
- Reliable transportation required
- Ability to lift, bend, climb, stand, and work in various job site conditions
- Must be dependable and able to work scheduled hours
Pay Rate
$25.00 up to $32.00 per hour, depending on experience and bending proficiency
Schedule
- Full-time
- Monday-Friday
- Overtime available - steady opportunity to put in extra hours and grow your weekly paycheck
Location
Austin, TX and surrounding job sites
Why Apply?
- Immediate openings
- Multiple positions available
- Overtime available for those who want it
- Competitive weekly pay
- Steady project work
- Opportunity to work with a strong electrical team
Apply Today
We are looking to fill 10 openings as soon as possible. Only Electricians who are proficient in EMT conduit bending will be considered - please be ready to discuss your bending experience.