Journeyman Electrician

Bergelectric•Sacramento, CA

About The Position

Function as a Journeyman for Bergelectric Corp., installing new electrical systems and repairing existing systems while complying with national, state, and local electrical codes and company policies and procedures. Support work at commercial, industrial, institutional, and residential locations. This is a safety-sensitive position. The role involves installing, repairing, maintaining, and testing electrical systems; using industry-related hand and power tools; installing wiring, cable, conduit, and raceway systems; terminating and splicing wires; troubleshooting electrical equipment and control circuits; building control panels from drawings; and preparing sketches and schematic diagrams. The Journeyman also delegates tasks, assists with employee training, communicates with Foremen and crew members, maintains workflow schedules, and follows company safety procedures. The work may take place in varied weather conditions, including cold, snow, rain, and heat, and may involve high noise levels. Physical demands include lifting and pulling up to 50 pounds, climbing ladders, pulling wire, bending conduit, squatting, stooping, kneeling, standing for long periods, repetitive hand actions, and working from ladders, man lifts, or reach booms. The stated salary range is USD $44.00–$47.00 per hour. Bergelectric offers medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as a 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching.

Requirements

Hold a current Journeyman Wireman license if required by the applicable state, city, or county.
Ability to install power systems, including lighting, fire protection, security, and data networks.
Ability to build and install control panels and maintain systems.
Experience using electrical single-line blueprints.
Experience finding and repairing faults in electrical apparatus and circuits.
Ability to verify installation compliance and functionality.
Experience helping manage a project and crew.
Ability to manage material estimates.
Demonstrate strong leadership and pre-planning abilities.
Ability to lift 50 pounds from the ground and pull 50 pounds of force.
Ability to climb ladders, pull wire, and bend conduit.
Ability to squat, stoop, or kneel while wearing a 25-pound tool belt.
Ability to stand for long periods and perform repetitive actions such as grasping or manipulating wires.
Ability to work from ladders, man lifts, or reach booms.

Responsibilities

Install, repair, maintain, and test commercial, industrial, and residential electrical systems in support of safety, operations, and productivity initiatives.
Use industry-related hand tools and power tools.
Measure, cut, bend, and thread materials; install wire and electrical cable, conduit, and other raceway systems.
Feed, pull, and terminate wire and cable in control centers, distribution boxes, transformers, transducers, switch gear, receptacles, and switches.
Splice and terminate wires at junction points.
Troubleshoot electrical equipment systems and control circuits, and build control panels from drawings.
Prepare sketches and schematic diagrams showing wiring and electrical system locations.
Delegate tasks and assist with training other employees.
Communicate effectively with Foremen and crew members.
Maintain workflow schedules to meet company productivity objectives.
Interact professionally and courteously with colleagues, customers, and vendors.
Adhere to company safety policies and procedures.