Journeyman

Scope of Work

Work responsibilities consist of, as part of a team or crew or along with a site foreman, installation of, alterations to, addition and/or repair of electrical systems, including use of associated tools, materials and equipment within the commercial and industrial electrical industries.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate safe work habits, by following all safety policies and procedures
• Makes every effort to properly care for tools and equipment
• Understand language, nomenclature and terms associated with construction
• Demonstrate skills in the proper selection of and use of tools on the job
• Produce a quantity of work equal to the job requirements of the company’s standards
• Produce a quality work that meets or exceeds the National Electrical Code requirements and the company’s standards
• Maintain a positive attitude toward completing a given job and complying with all company’s policies

Employee Traits

• Punctuality
• Dependability
• Positive Attitude
• Takes Initiative
• Cooperative, Adaptable and willing to take responsibility for a portion of a project

Employee Requirements

• Capable of following and giving directions
• Ability to work well with other employees and other building trades on the job
• Capable of passing pre-employment physical and drug screening and random drug screening as requested
• Attend instructional classes as required
• Ability to take and act upon verbal and written direction

Licenses

• Current driver's license
• Must have reliable transportation
• Journeyman’s license from any municipality preferred

Electrical Experience

• 5 years electrical work experience required
• Must have a good work knowledge of the National Electrical Code

Education

• Must possess a high school diploma, GED or high school equivalent
• Willingness to attend continuing education as required

Working Conditions

• Job requires working in all elements (heat, cold, rain, snow) depending on job location and time of year
• Must be able to utilize construction site sanitary facilities (Porta-Jons)
• Job requires employees to own and have personal hand tools with them at all times
• See employee required tool list
• Work from all types of ladders (step (“A” frame) ladders up to 14', all sizes of extension ladders), and carry and relocate up to a 12' step ladder by one's self
• Total weight with tools cannot exceed the weight limit of ladder (Class 1-250 lbs., Class 1A-300 lbs.)
• Perform work at various heights from ladders, scaffolds, aerial lifts, cat walks or other areas
• Work in confined areas such as manholes, utility tunnels, crawl spaces, with training
• Wear personal protective equipment such as a hard hat, safety glasses and work boots on a consistent basis and gloves, respirators, arc-flash protective gear, etc. as conditions warrant their use
• Repetitive use of arms, hands and fingers and spending most of the work day standing, kneeling, standing on or traversing up and down a ladder
• Able to work the hours that the project requires, including overtime and night shifts as appropriately scheduled

Physical Requirements and Skills

• Positively identify colors of wires
• Have strength to bend conduit by hand with hand/foot benders up to 1” trade size E
• Ability to utilize all various power tools as required
• Capable of digging trenches, either by use of hand tools or power equipment
• Practice and comprehend safe work procedures per company policy
• Read and interpret maps, instructional manuals, work site directions and written instructions
• Operate and work from mechanical personnel lifts (electric or gas powered) with training
• Adaptability to new and changing requirements, environments, and/or information
• Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, crawl, climb, kneel, balance, push, pull, walk, lift and reach overhead
• Complete overhead work for full-day assignments
• Able to work the hours that the project requires, including overtime and night shifts as appropriately scheduled
• Possess good vision (normal or corrected) in marginally lit areas