Electrical Service Technician

Gaylor Electric•Tampa, FL

About The Position

The Electrical Service Technician leads and performs installations, alterations, additions, and repairs of electrical systems, conductors, and associated materials and equipment in residential, commercial, and industrial settings. The role requires proficiency in troubleshooting and proactive problem-solving, along with the ability to perform electrical work safely and accurately in accordance with company requirements and applicable codes. The technician installs and terminates electrical equipment and wiring, interprets construction drawings and schematics, and may direct and train Helpers and Apprentices. Work takes place at construction sites and can involve varied weather, noise, restrictive spaces, elevated work, and physical tasks. The technician must be able to work scheduled hours and overtime when required.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited apprenticeship program or six years of on-the-job electrical experience.
Journeyman license where required by the applicable state, locality, or project.
High school graduation or equivalent is preferred.
Ability to lead and perform electrical installations, alterations, additions, and repairs in residential, commercial, and industrial settings.
Proficiency in troubleshooting and proactive problem-solving of electrical systems.
Ability to comply 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.
Certified to operate platform and boom lifts, or able to obtain certification upon hire.
Ability to work at heights up to 90 feet from ladders, scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks, roofs, and other designated safe work areas, and to use assigned mobile elevated work platforms.
Ability to bend and install conduit, including understanding degrees of bend and concentric bending.
Ability to use two-handed tools and equipment, including cable cutters, hammer drills, compression tools, and jackhammers.
Knowledge of how to erect pulley systems to lift or move heavy equipment and give hand signals to operators.
Knowledge of branch-circuit switching, grounding practices, transformer connections, over-current protection, parallel circuits, fuses and circuit breakers, motors, cable trays, and supports.
Knowledge of how soil affects underground installations and cables, and of trench safety for underground conductor installations.
Knowledge of other trades and construction methods, including concrete, masonry, metals, and wood.
Ability to plan and install conductors in conduits and raceways and accurately install electrical devices and fixtures.
Ability to work in restrictive spaces such as switchgear rooms, crawl spaces, utility tunnels, and attics.
Experience with terminations and splicing up to and including 600 volts.
Technical and safety knowledge to work with live and energized parts.
Ability to understand verbal instructions and safety warnings and to use and handle tools, equipment, and materials safely.
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 the ability to visualize completed work before installation.
Ability to comply with NEC, state, and local codes.
Basic math skills, ability to read a tape measure, and ability to perform arithmetic and use electrical formulas.
Ability to take pride in craftsmanship.
Ability to work scheduled hours and overtime as required, including on short notice.
Ability to work well with others as a member of a team.

Nice To Haves

High school graduation or equivalent.

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 orderly.
Dig trenches using hand tools or equipment as necessary.
Mount and install assigned hardware, such as conduit, wires, and strapping.
Accurately identify wire and conductor colors.
Plan, schedule, and organize tasks to meet deadlines.
Interpret electrical construction drawings, terminate cables, install control wiring, and troubleshoot control wiring from schematics.
Complete 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 assist with wire pulls through conduit, cable tray, floor ducts, wireways, and other pathways.
Install, alter, add to, repair, and troubleshoot electrical systems and associated equipment.
Perform installations and terminations of switchgear and electrical devices and fixtures.