Electrical Journeyperson

Gaylor Electric•Burlington, NC

63d•Onsite

About The Position

Ability to lead and perform installations, alterations, additions, and/or repairs of electrical systems, conductors, and associated materials and equipment within the residential, commercial, and industrial electrical industry. Proficient in troubleshooting and proactively problem-solving electrical systems.

Requirements

Uses Gaylor Values as tools to carry out all job responsibilities
Understands and complies with Company and job safety requirements (O.S.H.A.)
Understands and follows lock out tag out procedures
Acquires and maintains 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, cat walks, roofs, or other designated safe work areas
Works from all assigned types of mobile elevated work platforms
Able to accurately bend and install all types of conduit
Understands use of degrees in bending conduit (i.e. concentric bending)
Able to use two handed tools/equipment (i.e. cable cutters, hammer drills, compression tools, jack hammers, etc.)
Understands and has ability to properly erect pulley systems to lift/move heavy equipment
Possesses knowledge of and ability to properly give "hand signals" to operators
Understands various types of switching of branch circuits (i.e. 3-way, 4-way, etc.)
Possesses knowledge of circuit grounding practices, transformer connections, over-current protection, parallel circuits, fuse/circuit breakers, motors, cable trays and their supports
Possesses knowledge of effects of soil on underground installations and cables
Possesses knowledge of trench safety required during installation of underground conductors
Possesses knowledge of other trades, including concrete, masonry, metals, and wood construction methods
Possesses skill to accurately plan and install conductors in conduits and raceways
Possesses knowledge of and ability to accurately install electrical devices and fixtures in a timely manner
Able to work in restrictive/tight areas (i.e. switchgear rooms, crawl spaces, utility tunnels, attics, etc.)
Able to install switchgear and perform the required terminations
Has experience in terminations/splicing up to and including 600 volts
Possesses technical knowledge, safety knowledge, and ability to work with live and energized parts
Leads and assists in all types of wire pulls (i.e. conduit, cable tray, floor ducts, wire way, etc.)
Understands verbal instructions and heeds safety warnings
Demonstrates and exhibits proper use and safe handling of tools, equipment, and materials
Reads and understands labels, job site maps/directions, instruction manuals, and written instructions
Possesses knowledge of blueprints, shop drawings, ladder logic diagrams, and has ability to visualize completed work prior to installation
Understands and complies with NEC, state, and local codes
Understand basic math and can properly read tape measure
Able to add, subtract, divide, multiply, and accurately use electrical formulas
Takes pride in craftsmanship
Accredited Apprenticeship Program completion or six years on the job electrical experience required
Journeyman License requirement in states, locales, or projects, as required

Responsibilities

Reports to assigned job site location on time, as directed
Maintains and properly stores tools, materials, and equipment
Organizes materials and tools to maintain clean and neat work area
Possesses ability to dig trenches, either by use of hand tools or equipment as necessary
Mounts and installs assigned hardware (such as conduit, wires, and strapping) as directed
Accurately identifies colors of wires and conductors
Plans, schedules, and organizes tasks to meet deadlines
Accurately interprets electrical construction drawings, terminates cables, installs, and trouble shoots control wiring from schematics
Completes routine daily inspections of equipment and work areas to verify accurate and timely installations
Completes and documents regular safety inspections, as assigned
Accurately and effectively directs and trains Helpers and Apprentices in proper work practices to meet production requirements
Safely performs assigned tasks with limited supervision