Electrical Service Journeyperson

Gaylor Electric•Elkhart, IN

About The Position

The Electrical Service Journeyperson leads and performs installation, alteration, addition, and repair work on electrical systems, conductors, and related materials and equipment in residential, commercial, and industrial settings. The role requires proficiency in troubleshooting and proactive problem-solving, working safely with electrical systems—including live and energized parts—and completing quality work in accordance with applicable codes. The position performs and coordinates electrical construction tasks, including conduit bending and installation, conductor planning and installation, switchgear installation and terminations, splicing up to 600 volts, control-wiring installation and troubleshooting, and wire pulls. The Journeyperson interprets drawings and schematics, organizes work to meet deadlines, and directs and trains Helpers and Apprentices. Work may take place at heights, in confined or restrictive areas, outdoors in varied weather, and on active construction sites.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited apprenticeship program or six years of on-the-job electrical experience.
Journeyman license where required by the state, locality, or project.
Ability to lead and perform electrical installation, alteration, addition, repair, and troubleshooting work.
Understanding of and compliance with company and job-site safety requirements, including OSHA requirements and lockout/tagout procedures.
Ability to acquire and maintain personal hand tools in accordance with company policy.
Certification to operate platform and boom lifts, or ability to obtain certification upon hire.
Ability to work at heights up to 90 feet using ladders, scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks, roofs, or other designated safe work areas, and to use assigned mobile elevated work platforms.
Ability to accurately bend and install all types of conduit, including understanding degrees in conduit bending and concentric bending.
Ability to use two-handed tools and equipment, such as cable cutters, hammer drills, compression tools, and jackhammers.
Knowledge of erecting pulley systems to lift or move heavy equipment and giving hand signals to equipment operators.
Knowledge of branch-circuit switching, grounding practices, transformer connections, overcurrent protection, parallel circuits, fuses and circuit breakers, motors, and cable trays and supports.
Knowledge of soil effects on underground installations and cables, and trench safety for underground conductor installation.
Knowledge of other trades, including concrete, masonry, metals, and wood construction methods.
Ability to plan and install conductors in conduits and raceways and to install electrical devices and fixtures accurately and efficiently.
Ability to work in restrictive or tight areas, including switchgear rooms, crawl spaces, utility tunnels, and attics.
Experience with terminations and splicing up to and including 600 volts.
Technical and safety knowledge and ability to work with live and energized parts.
Ability to understand verbal instructions and heed safety warnings.
Proper and safe handling and use of tools, equipment, and materials.
Ability to read and understand labels, job-site maps and directions, instruction manuals, and written instructions.
Knowledge of blueprints, shop drawings, and ladder logic diagrams, with ability to visualize completed work before installation.
Understanding of and compliance with NEC, state, and local codes.
Basic math skills, ability to read a tape measure, and ability to use electrical formulas.
Ability to work scheduled hours and overtime on short notice when required.
Ability to work in noisy environments and remain calm in heightened emotional situations.
Ability to work well with others as part of a team.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, high-visibility vest, and safety harness.
Ability to stand, bend, stoop, squat, crawl, climb, kneel, balance, push, pull, and reach overhead for extended periods.
Ability to lift loads up to 51 pounds and repetitively use arms, hands, and fingers.
Ability to climb and use ladders and scaffolding of all types for extended periods.
Good vision and hearing, normal or corrected; ability to see color to distinguish color-coded wiring.
Ability to move between employee parking areas and construction areas and access all building levels, including by approved construction ladders or stairs under construction that are deemed safe.
Ability to work while constantly moving, reach and stretch while maintaining balance, use both hands simultaneously, and pull wires and cables through conduits.

Responsibilities

Report to the assigned job site on time as directed.
Maintain and properly store tools, materials, and equipment.
Organize materials and tools to keep the work area clean and neat.
Dig trenches using hand tools or equipment as necessary.
Mount and install assigned hardware, including conduit, wires, and strapping.
Accurately identify wire and conductor colors.
Plan, schedule, and organize tasks to meet deadlines.
Interpret electrical construction drawings, terminate cables, and install and troubleshoot control wiring from schematics.
Conduct routine daily inspections of equipment and work areas to verify accurate and timely installations.
Complete and document regular safety inspections as assigned.
Direct and train Helpers and Apprentices in proper work practices to meet production requirements.
Safely perform assigned tasks with limited supervision.
Lead and perform electrical installations, alterations, additions, and repairs.
Troubleshoot electrical systems and proactively resolve problems.
Install and terminate switchgear, bend and install conduit, plan and install conductors, and perform terminations and splicing up to 600 volts.
Lead and assist with wire pulls through conduit, cable tray, floor ducts, and wireway.