Journeyman Electrician

Job Summary

Plan, layout, install, and repair wiring, conduit, electrical fixtures, apparatus and control equipment.

Certified Journeyman – Requires attainment of NCCER certifications written and/or practical or 5 years’ experience as an Industrial Electrician.

• Prepare sketches showing the location of wiring and equipment or follow diagrams/blueprints ensuring that concealed wiring is installed before the completion of future walls, ceilings, and flooring.
• Measure, cut, bend, thread, assemble and install electrical conduit using tools such as a hacksaw, pipe threader, rules, and conduit benders.
• Pull wiring through conduit, assisted by helper.
• Splice wires by stripping insulation from terminal leads with a knife or pliers, twisting or soldering wires together and applying tape or terminal caps.
• Connect wiring to lighting fixtures and power equipment using hand tools.
• Install control and distribution apparatus, such as switches, relays and circuit‑breaker panels, fastening in place with crews or bolts using hand or power tools.
• Connect power cables to equipment and install grounding leads.
• Test continuity of circuit to ensure electrical compatibility and safety of components using testing instruments such as an ohmmeter, battery and buzzer and oscilloscope.
• Observe functioning of installed equipment or system to determine hazards and need for adjustments, relocation, or replacement.
• Disassemble and repair defective electrical equipment or systems.
• Load, transport and unload material, tools, equipment and supplies.
• Maintain tools and equipment.
• Be able to distinguish colors.
• Know certain procedures such as LOTO.
• Observe and comply with all safety and project rules; perform other duties as required.
• Rate information using personal judgment or standards that can be measured or checked.
• Work within precise limits or standards of accuracy.
• Perform a variety of duties which may change often.
• Perform arithmetical operations rapidly and accurately.
• See detail in objects or drawings as 3‑dimensional objects.
• Inspect and maintain medium and low voltage switch gear breakers and know how to reset and perform charging operations on tripped breakers.

• May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area.
• Has knowledge of commonly‑used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.
• Relies on instructions and pre‑established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.
• Works under immediate supervision.
• Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment.
• Typically reports to a supervisor or manager.

Standing – Constantly
Walking – Constantly
Sitting – Frequently
Pushing – Frequently
Pulling – Frequently
Climbing – Frequently
Balancing – Frequently
Bending – Frequently
Stooping – Occasionally
Kneeling – Occasionally
Crouching – Occasionally
Crawling – Occasionally
Reaching – Constantly
Handling – Constantly
Fingering – Constantly
Feeling – Constantly
Vision – Constantly
Hearing – Constantly
Lifting (lbs) – 0‑10
Carrying (lbs) – 0‑10

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

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