Journeyman Electrician (JW) Milwaukee

THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• PHYSICAL CONDITION: Must be physically capable of performing the work of the trade with or without reasonable accommodation. Applicants who reach employable status must successfully pass a drug screen test before placement in the field.
• WORK LOCATIONS: Must be able to get to construction sites in the four county area of: Milwaukee, Waukesha, Washington, and Ozaukee counties.
• OSHA 10 SAFETY: The OSHA 10 Safety Training for the Construction Industry certification is required for all workers. If you wish, you may complete this training online at: www.careersafeonline.com. Be sure to complete “OSHA-10 Hour for Construction Industry.” There is a $59.00 online fee.
• WI JOURNEYMAN: Must possess a Wisconsin Journeyman Electrician or Master Electrician license.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING THE PROGRAM:

• Work: A JW will work on various construction projects.
• Cost: Each worker will have to purchase their own hand tools (list will be provided).
• Join the Local Union #494: You will be required to pay a one-time initiation fee and quarterly dues after being hired.
• LICENSE: As a JW you will be required to obtain and keep current a State of WI Journeyman Electrician or Masters Electrician License.

EXAMPLES OF TYPES OF PROJECTS WORKED ON

• COMMERCIAL: Office Buildings, Hospitals, Schools and Shopping Centers
• INDUSTRIAL: Small Machine Shops, AC/Delco, Briggs & Stratton, and Rexnord

EXAMPLES OF TASKS PERFORMED BY JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIANS

• Bending conduit/pulling of wire and cable/lighting fixture installation/digging a trench for cable or conduit/installing Romex or B.X./wiring & setting of service switch gear/mounting and wiring transformers/reading blueprints

EXAMPLES OF FACTORS THAT CAN EFFECT JOB CONDITIONS

• Stage of construction- open walls, no windows, unsealed roof
• Weather – heat, cold, rain, snow, wind, dampness
• Cleanliness – mud, dust, debris, water
• Noise – tools, equipment, mfg. Lines
• Heavy Lifting – large conduit, large cable, cartons of material

Above the Ground

• The majority of work is done above the ground. This work is performed using ladders, scaffolding and power lifts. If you have a fear of heights, the construction electrician program is not for you.

COUNTY WORK AREA

• When placed with a contractor, you can expect to consistently work anywhere in the 4 county area. This area includes Milwaukee, Waukesha, Washington, and Ozaukee counties. You may also be asked to work in other locations in other parts of south-eastern Wisconsin.

WAGES AND BENEFITS FOR JW UNION MEMBERS

• JW classification and wages are reviewed and confirmed by the IBEW Local #494 on proven on the job experience.
• Additional benefits included in the wage package: Vacation and Holiday, Health and Welfare, Local Pension, NEBF Pension