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Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Journeyman Electrician - Commercial Self Perform

Full-Time
No salary listed
Junior
Orlando, FL, USA
In PersonTravel to numerous sites is required, including trips of up to two weeks with short notice and possible overnight stays.
Building TradesElectrical

About the job

Requirements
  • A valid state-certified electrician license is required, along with knowledge of National Electrical Code, NFPA 70E, Occupational Safety and Health Administration safety standards, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first aid.
  • At least 2 years of journeyperson-level electrician experience or higher in industrial, military, or commercial settings is required.
  • Experience with power and hand tools, electrical equipment, insulation meters, and multimeters is required.
  • Experience handling low to high voltage up to 480 VAC and 1000 VDC is required.
  • Ability to travel to numerous sites daily and for up to 2 weeks at a time on short notice is required.
  • Ability to work weekends and overtime, including overnight stays, is required.
  • A compliant government-issued identification document is required for domestic air travel and access to certain federal facilities.
  • Ability to use trade tools, meters, technology, and other necessary equipment is required.
  • Ability to lift and pull at least 50 pounds is required.
  • Ability to work at heights, on rooftops, and on ladders and stairs is required.
  • Ability to perform repetitive duties involving lifting, bending, and standing for long periods while wearing a 25-pound tool belt is required.
  • Ability to work in extreme environments, including hot sun, cold conditions, and crawl spaces, is required.
  • A valid driver's license is required.
Responsibilities
  • Perform new installations of power distribution systems, transformers, underground conduit pad work, switchgear, AC/DC inverters, lighting, and electrical equipment up to 480 VAC and 1000 VDC.
  • Install and support battery storage and solar generation components.
  • Bend conduit and interpret complex electrical schematics and blueprints to plan work scopes, install improvements, troubleshoot, and correct problems.
  • Communicate with the crew, direct supervisor, site superintendent, and clients.
  • Train new employees and educate organizational members about construction implementation complexities.
  • Work alongside and participate in other trades.
  • Complete tasks in a timely manner and provide feedback.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with fiber optic cable terminations, medium voltage, utility-scale work, and photovoltaic systems.

About the company

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Tesla

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Tesla makes electric cars and batteries that store power for homes and utilities, and it develops self-driving software and humanoid robots. In 2023, its Model Y became the first electric vehicle to rank as the world's best-selling car. Buyers order the Model 3 sedan, Model Y SUV, or Cybertruck pickup directly from Tesla instead of through dealers, and they charge on its Supercharger fast-charging network. It also sells Megapack and Powerwall batteries, runs a robotaxi service, and charges drivers a monthly fee for self-driving software that still needs their supervision. Tesla was founded in 2003, with Elon Musk as its lead early investor and a recognized co-founder, and it is based in Austin, Texas.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Austin, Texas

Founded

2003

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What believers are saying

  • Sales are growing again: revenue rose 26% to $28.2 billion in the June 2026 quarter, after falling 3% in 2025.
  • Software adds income beyond cars: paid users of its supervised self-driving feature rose 56% to 1.48 million by June 2026.
  • Hiring is back: Tesla's headcount grew 7% to 134,785 by December 2025, after layoffs shrank it 11% in 2024.

What critics are saying

  • Growth isn't reaching profit: operating profit fell 57% to $398 million in the June 2026 quarter, a 1.4% margin.
  • Alphabet's Waymo is far ahead in robotaxis: Texas records in May 2026 listed 577 Waymo vehicles to Tesla's 42.
  • Stock grants have lost value: Tesla shares fell 17% in 2026 through October 8, after a December 2025 record.

What makes Tesla unique

  • Energy storage punches above its weight: Tesla's energy unit made 13% of 2025 sales but 22% of gross profit.
  • Tesla set the charging standard: Ford, GM and all major EV sellers in North America adopted its plug by 2024.
  • Robots are written into Musk's pay: his 2025 award sets goals of 1 million humanoid robots and 1 million robotaxis.

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  • Remote Work Options
  • Flexible Work Hours

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