Electrician's Assistant (Brittain Electric)

Looking for more than just a job? MKD Electric offers rewarding careers! We provide excellent benefits, training, educational opportunities, and promote from within the company.

For over twenty years, MKD Electric has designed, built, installed, and maintained our clients’ systems, projects, and facilities with a wide range of service offerings.  We focus on safety, value, and quality as well as building and maintaining lasting relationships with a variety of national clients in renewables, data centers, oil and gas, food and beverage, manufacturing, chemical, and pharmaceutical fields. 

In January 2025 we partnered with fast growing, Georgia-based Brittain Electric, a professional electrical contractor with nearly 20 years of experience installing and servicing all types of electrical systems required for commercial and government facilities. Brittain Electric’s team of seasoned professionals are committed to offering the most reliable services and systems to meet your needs, from commercial lighting and new construction, to power distribution systems, tenant build outs, general electrical installations and more.

The Brittain Electric team is seeking a best-in-class Electrician’s Assistant willing to roll up their sleeves and exude a passion for the field!

What you will do…

• Assist journeyman and master electricians with the installation, repair and maintenance of electrical systems and components


• Pull wires, install conduit and mount electrical panels, boxes or devices under supervision


• Transport tools, materials and equipment to and from job sites, maintaining a clean and organized work area


• Follow safety procedures, always wearing appropriate PPE, helping to maintain a safe work environment


• Assist in the setup and breakdown of job sites


• Maintain inventory supplies and report material shortages to supervisor


• Complete assigned tasks efficiently and communicate progress to supervisors

What you will need to succeed…

• Ability to travel to job sites around the Atlanta area and occasional travel to surrounding states


• Hard working and willingness to learn with a “Can-do” attitude


• Safety-conscious mindset


• Mechanical / technical aptitude with strong reading and basic math skills


• Punctual and reliable with good communication skills


• Must have reliable transportation


• Pass an initial alcohol, drug, and background screening & ongoing thereafter


• High School Diploma or GED, preferred but not required

Physical demands…

The physical demands described within are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Must be able to lift to 60 pounds independently; lifting from knee to shoulder heights; other lifting required from various levels.


• Must be able to carry and transport up to 60 pounds up to 20 feet.


• Requires standing for extended period with frequent stretching, reaching, walking, and stooping, pushing and/or pulling in an environment that may be cold, hot, noisy, and wet and may have fumes or odors.

What you’ll love about us…

MKD and Brittain Electric employees are our companies’ greatest assets. To ensure employees are living life to the fullest we offer a wide range of benefits to ensure a well-balanced and healthy lifestyle in the office and at home. From mental wellbeing, physical health, and financial planning, to engaging perks and discounts, we are in the business of celebrating and supporting all the moments that matter. Along with flexible vacation, and parental leave, we prioritize initiatives that support the growth, development, and happiness of our people.

• On the job training with fully accredited training programs


• Eligibility to Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits and 401K with company match


• Access to opportunities to expand your skill set and share your knowledge with others across the organization


• Company culture of promotions from within, with a start-up atmosphere allowing for varied and rapid career growth & development

The base pay range for this position is 16.00 to $22.00 per hour. Please note that the compensation range reflects the base pay only and does not include benefits or bonuses this role may be eligible to receive. The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by bona fide factors such as geographic work location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship

MKD Electric and Brittain Electric are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. MKD Electric and Brittain Electric also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based upon any of these protected categories.

Please note this job description is a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.