Journeyman Electrician

About the role

This position is in a manufacturing shop for modular construction, focusing on the installation, alteration, addition, and repair of electrical systems, conductors, and associated materials and equipment within residential, commercial, and industrial settings. The role requires proficiency in troubleshooting and proactive problem-solving of electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and perform electrical installations, alterations, additions, and repairs.
• Report to assigned job site location on time, as directed.
• Maintain and properly store tools, materials, and equipment.
• Organize materials and tools to maintain a clean and neat work area.
• Dig trenches using hand tools or equipment as necessary.
• Mount and install assigned hardware such as conduit, wires, and strapping.
• Accurately identify colors of wires and conductors.
• Plan, schedule, and organize tasks to meet deadlines.
• Interpret electrical construction drawings, terminate cables, install, and troubleshoot control wiring from schematics.
• Complete routine daily inspections of equipment and work areas.
• Complete and document regular safety inspections, as assigned.
• Direct and train Helpers and Apprentices in proper work practices.
• Safely perform assigned tasks with limited supervision.
• Use Gaylor Values as tools to carry out all job responsibilities.

Requirements

• Understand and comply with Company and job safety requirements (OSHA).
• Follow lock-out tag-out procedures.
• Acquire and maintain personal hand tools per Company policy.
• Certified to operate platform and boom lifts, or able to obtain certification upon hire.
• Able to perform work at various heights, up to 90’, from ladders, scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks, roofs, or other designated safe work areas.
• Work from all assigned types of mobile elevated work platforms.
• Accurately bend and install all types of conduit.
• Understand use of degrees in bending conduit (e.g., concentric bending).
• Use two-handed tools/equipment (e.g., cable cutters, hammer drills, compression tools, jackhammers, etc.).
• Properly erect pulley systems to lift/move heavy equipment.
• Possess knowledge of and ability to properly give “hand signals” to operators.
• Understand various types of switching of branch circuits (e.g., 3-way, 4-way, etc.).
• Possess knowledge of circuit grounding practices, transformer connections, over-current protection, parallel circuits, fuses/circuit breakers, motors, cable trays, and their supports.
• Understand the effects of soil on underground installations and cables.
• Knowledge of trench safety required during installation of underground conductors.
• Knowledge of other trades, including concrete, masonry, metals, and wood construction methods.
• Accurately plan and install conductors in conduits and raceways.
• Accurately install electrical devices and fixtures in a timely manner.
• Work in restrictive/tight areas (e.g., switchgear rooms, crawl spaces, utility tunnels, attics, etc.).
• Install switchgear and perform required terminations.
• Experience in terminations/splicing up to and including 600 volts.
• Technical knowledge, safety knowledge, and ability to work with live and energized parts.
• Lead and assist in all types of wire pulls (e.g., conduit, cable tray, floor ducts, wire way, etc.).
• Understand verbal instructions and heed safety warnings.
• Demonstrate proper use and safe handling of tools, equipment, and materials.
• Read and understand labels, job site maps/directions, instruction manuals, and written instructions.
• Knowledge of blueprints, shop drawings, ladder logic diagrams, and ability to visualize completed work prior to installation.
• Comply with NEC, state, and local codes.
• Understand basic math and read a tape measure accurately.
• Perform addition, subtraction, division, multiplication, and use electrical formulas.
• Take pride in craftsmanship.

Working Conditions

• May require working in all elements (heat, cold, rain, snow, etc.) depending on job location and/or time of year.
• Must be able to utilize construction site sanitary facilities (port-o-lets).
• Must have required hand tools at all times while at work site (waist tool belts can weigh up to 30 lbs.).
• Must be able to work scheduled hours as well as overtime, as required, on short notice.
• Must be able to work in noisy environments.
• Must be able to remain calm in times of heightened emotional situations.
• Must work well with others as a member of a team to complete tasks.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment (e.g., hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, high visibility vest, safety harness, etc.) when required.
• Ability to stand, bend, stoop, squat, crawl, climb, kneel, balance, push, pull, and reach overhead for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift loads of up to 51 lbs.
• Repetitive use of arms, hands, and fingers.
• Ability to climb and use ladders and scaffolding of all types for extended periods of time.
• Possess good vision/hearing (normal or corrected).
• Ability to transition from designated employee parking areas to construction areas and access all levels of a building/structure, even if the only means of access is by OSHA-approved site construction ladder or stairs still under construction but deemed safe for use.
• Ability to work while constantly moving.
• Ability to reach and stretch to position equipment, fixtures, etc., while maintaining balance.
• Use both hands simultaneously for tying knots and proper use of power equipment.
• Must be able to see color to discern color-coded wiring.
• Must be physically capable of pulling wires and cables through conduits.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalency, preferred.
• Completion of an accredited Apprenticeship Program or six years of on-the-job electrical experience required.
• Journeyman License required in states, locales, or projects, as specified.