Experienced Apprentice/Journeyman Electricians
About The Position
Reds Electrical Service Inc. is a large-scale industrial electrical contractor with projects across the United States. The company is seeking journeyman electricians to install, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair electrical systems. The position requires travel to project sites across the United States and typically averages 58 hours per week over six days. The role includes working safely in accordance with internal and OSHA-specific practices, maintaining an organized work area, and completing company safety and equipment training. Electricians use hand and power tools, interpret blueprints, handle electrical materials, install and inspect wiring and equipment, diagnose and repair electrical issues, and maintain tools, vehicles, records, and inventory. The position also includes mentoring and training apprentice electricians. Work may take place in noisy, hot, cold, or humid conditions, including confined spaces and locations with electrical hazards or heights. Required physical activity includes frequent lifting, standing, walking, bending, kneeling, reaching, and climbing; shifts may be long, with overtime or weekend work if needed. Personal protective equipment is required as dictated by safety standards.
Requirements
- Ability to travel to project sites across the United States.
- Ability to work an average of 58 hours per week over six days.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly and up to 75 pounds occasionally, with or without assistance.
- Ability to stand or walk for long periods, and to bend, twist, squat, kneel, and reach overhead.
- Ability to climb ladders, scaffolding, or stairs and work at heights of 30 feet or more, using fall protection as required.
- Hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity to handle tools, wiring, equipment, and materials precisely.
- Ability to distinguish colors and read schematics, blueprints, and labels, and identify equipment faults and wiring issues.
- Physical stamina to work long shifts, including overtime or weekends if needed.
- Ability to work in noisy, hot, cold, or humid environments, confined spaces, and areas with electrical hazards or heights.
- Willingness and ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including hard hats, gloves, safety glasses, and hearing protection.
Responsibilities
- Operate safely and follow internal and OSHA-specific safety practices.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
- Complete the Reds Electrical Safety Training Program and required equipment training and certifications.
- Identify, describe, handle, and prevent damage to common materials.
- Interpret blueprints and use basic hand and power tools.
- Measure, cut, and bend wire and conduit using measuring instruments and hand tools.
- Maintain tools, vehicles, equipment, parts, and supplies.
- Perform labor related to the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems and equipment.
- Disassemble defective electrical equipment, replace worn or defective parts, and reassemble equipment.
- Thread conduit ends, connect couplings, and fabricate and secure conduit support brackets.
- Inspect electrical units for loose connections or broken insulation and tighten connections.
- Drill holes and pull or push wiring through openings using hand and power tools.
- Strip insulation from wire ends and attach wires to terminals for subsequent soldering.
- Trace short circuits in wiring using a test meter.
- Erect electrical system components and barricades, and rig scaffolds, hoists, and shoring.
- Transport tools, materials, equipment, and supplies to worksites by hand, hand truck, or motorized truck.
- Construct controllers and panels using drills, drill presses, taps, saws, and punches.
- Raise, lower, or position equipment, tools, and materials.
- Inspect building wiring for safety and evaluate electrical systems to diagnose wiring or circuit issues.
- Repair issues within electrical systems.
- Install and connect circuit breakers, switches, outlets, lights, appliances, and security systems.
- Read blueprint plans to install electrical systems in new buildings.
- Supervise, train, and mentor apprentice electricians.
- Maintain material and labor records, track inventory, and order parts.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
