Journeyman Electrician - Durham

Amteck • Lexington, KY

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About The Position

Amteck is seeking experienced Journeyman Electricians for a traveling position supporting projects at various jobsite locations, primarily throughout the Southeast United States. Employees are assigned to project and jobsite locations based on business needs and should be prepared for regular travel and changing locations.

The Journeyman Electrician works under the guidance of a Foreman or Superintendent and may provide direction to Helpers, Apprentices, and other Journeyman Electricians. The role involves installing, altering, and repairing electrical systems, conductors, equipment, and associated materials in commercial and/or industrial environments. The position calls for safe work practices, quality workmanship, teamwork, and participation in professional training.

Requirements

• 5–7 years of electrical construction experience in commercial and/or industrial environments.
• Ability to travel to project assignments at various jobsite locations, primarily throughout the Southeast United States.
• Ability to work project schedules that may include weekends and overtime.
• Required tools in accordance with company policy and the ability to use them safely and effectively.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and basic mathematical skills.
• Ability to read and understand construction documents, drawings, and instructions.
• Team-oriented attitude and ability to follow direction and work cooperatively and safely with others.
• Willingness to participate in on-the-job, classroom-based, and/or virtual training.

Responsibilities

• Measure, cut, bend, thread, assemble, and install electrical conduit using appropriate hand and mechanical tools.
• Install and terminate electrical devices, fixtures, panelboards, branch circuits, and feeder conductors.
• Apply working knowledge of electrical circuiting.
• Read and interpret project specifications, blueprints, schematics, and other construction documents.
• Lay out small areas of work from electrical drawings and project documents, including underground layouts.
• Determine proper wire, conduit, and junction box sizing.
• Troubleshoot lighting and general power circuits.
• Lead and mentor Helpers and Apprentices on the jobsite.
• Safely use hand tools and operate equipment following proper training and instruction.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Paid time off (PTO): 80 hours on January 1 following the date of hire, with a tiered schedule during the first partial year based on date of hire

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed