Commercial Electrician

General Summary

An Electrician I (Level 1 Electrical Mechanic) with at least 4 years of experience in commercial or industrial electrical work. Level 1 Electrical Mechanics report to a foreman or a designated supervisor and perform installation, alterations, additions, and repairs of electrical systems, equipment, and associated materials within the electrical construction industry.

• Basic math skills
• Dependable transportation and willingness to commute daily to job sites within a 50‑mile radius
• Effective communication skills
• Commercial electrical construction experience, including EMT & GRC conduit installation and MC cable experience
• Ability to install switch gear, panel boards, and terminate wiring

• Resume, references, background check, drug screen testing, valid state driver’s license
• Journeyman license preferred but not required

• Direct and work with an Electrician Helper as directed by supervisor or designated person
• Accurately install conduit, wire, pre‑fab assemblies, panel boards, light fixtures, devices, and equipment per layout by supervisor or designated person
• Minimize waste of materials, assure quality of installation (no re‑dos), and be consistent with supervisor or designated person layout of tasks
• Follow diagrams and blueprints to ensure concealed wiring is installed before future walls, ceilings, and flooring are installed
• Measure, cut, thread, ream, assemble, and install conduit using tools such as hacksaw, pipe threader, and conduit bender(s)
• Pull and splice wires, strip insulation from terminal leads, twist wires together, and apply terminal connectors or tape
• Connect wiring to light fixtures, power equipment, motors, devices, and other electrical apparatus using hand tools and power tools
• Test continuity of circuits, circuit wiring to ensure compatibility and safety of components using test instruments
• Observe functions of installed equipment or systems to determine hazards and need for adjustments, relocation, or replacement
• May repair faulty equipment or systems
• Complete required paperwork
• Monitor safety per Watson Safety Program
• Demonstrate knowledge of all tools and equipment
• Demonstrate efficient knowledge of trade
• Coordinate installation with other trades
• Responsible for gathering materials and proper tools to complete assigned tasks
• Assist supervisor or designated person to troubleshoot electrical branch circuits and feeders

• License:
  Current state driver’s license preferred but not required
• Certifications:
  
  Applicable federal, state, and local certifications as required by job conditions or by the company
• Education:
  
  High School Graduate or GED
• Experience:
  
  Minimum 4 years electrical experience required

• Work in all elements, depending on job location, time of year, heat, cold, rain, or snow
• Must be able to utilize construction site sanitary facilities (Porta‑Johns)
• Employee must have required personal tools at all times (waist tool belt as worn weighs approximately 30 lbs)
• Work from all types of ladders and transport/relocate ladders unassisted; personal weight with tools cannot exceed the rated weight capacity of ladders used
• Perform work at various heights, up to 90” from ladders, scaffolds, aerial lifts, cat walks, and other safe work areas
• Work in restricted areas (switch gear rooms, manholes, utility tunnels, and crawl spaces)
• Wear personal protective equipment as required in company’s Safety Handbook
• Able to work 40 hours per week plus overtime as required, including night shifts and out‑of‑town work if required

• Positively identify colors of wire and other items as required
• Read blueprints, drawings, and schematics
• Bend conduit by hand with hand benders
• Use power tools safely
• Operate equipment such as trenchers, lift trucks, aerial lifts, etc., safely
• Dig trenches by hand or power equipment
• Follow and practice safe work procedures outlined in Company Safety Handbook
• Operate two‑handed tools as required
• Operate company truck with manual and automatic transmission
• Read and interpret maps, instructional manuals, work site directions, and written instructions
• Operate and work from mechanical personal…