Journeyman Electrician

Lighting Maintenance Inc • Norfolk, VA

13h • Onsite

About The Position

Lighting Maintenance Inc. (LMI) is seeking a skilled Journeyman Electrician / Roadway Foreman to lead a small field crew performing highway and roadway lighting repairs, electrical service work, underground wiring repairs, troubleshooting, and lighting system maintenance throughout Norfolk, VA. This is a hands-on leadership role. Most of the work will involve repairing and maintaining roadway lighting systems, electrical services, underground feeds, lighting circuits, poles, fixtures, and related infrastructure. The right person can work independently, lead a one- to two-person crew, stay organized in the field, and make sure the work is completed safely, correctly, and efficiently.

Requirements

• Current CDL Class B driver’s license
• Journeyman Electrical License required
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent training
• Minimum 5 years of electrical experience
• Ability to identify conductor colors
• Strong troubleshooting skills for lighting and electrical systems
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, electrical drawings, maps, and written instructions
• Competent with power tools, hand tools, cable cutters, hammer drills, compression tools, jackhammers, and testing equipment
• Ability to safely dig trenches using hand tools or power equipment
• Knowledge of low-voltage and high-voltage electrical safety practices
• Ability to operate company trucks with automatic transmissions
• Ability to work safely around traffic, roadways, construction sites, and energized equipment
• Knowledge of NEC standards and safe work procedures

Nice To Haves

• Roadway lighting experience preferred
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Bucket truck experience preferred — will train if needed
• OSHA 10 preferred
• Intermediate Work Zone certification preferred — will train
• MOT / TTCM certification preferred — will train
• Experience with commercial, industrial, roadway, or outdoor lighting systems
• Experience with underground electrical troubleshooting and repairs

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day field operations for roadway lighting repair and maintenance work
• Supervise and train a one- to two-person crew
• Troubleshoot and repair highway and roadway lighting systems
• Work on electrical services, underground wiring, lighting circuits, and control systems
• Troubleshoot 3-phase lighting circuits
• Locate underground electrical faults
• Set light poles and repair pole-mounted lighting equipment
• Install, repair, and maintain lighting fixtures, wiring, conduit, and related components
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, maps, manuals, specifications, and work orders
• Use testing equipment, hand tools, power tools, and two-handed tools safely and effectively
• Operate or work from bucket trucks, lifts, trenchers, backhoes, lift trucks, and related equipment when needed
• Maintain accurate records of work performed, materials used, and job status
• Follow NEC standards, work zone safety requirements, and all company safety procedures
• Coordinate with managers, inspectors, customers, and other field personnel as needed

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision care plan
• Prescription drug coverage
• Employer-paid disability benefits
• Employer-paid life insurance and AD&D
• Paid holidays
• PTO
• 401(k)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED