Deck Electrician

Electricians Mates Needed For Shipyard Work

Cleared electricians mates needed for shipyard work located in Newport News, VA. Pay up to $27.31 / hour plus $140 a day per diem paid weekly. Ability to read and interpret shipboard electrical drawings, schematics, and wiring tables. Skilled in deck electrical tasks including equipment mounting, cable installation, terminations, and hook-ups. Proficient with electrical test instruments (e.g., volt-ohm meters, clamp-on ammeters, insulation resistance testers). Experienced in using standard electrician hand tools such as pliers, wrenches, and crimping tools. Physically capable of working in confined spaces, at heights, and performing tasks that require climbing, crawling, and bending.

Job Type & Location

This is a contract position based out of Newport News, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.36 - $27.31 / 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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Newport News, VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 30, 2025.

About Aerotek

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 solving for 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. 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.