Journeyman Electrician
Gaylor Electric•Richmond, VA
•Onsite
About The Position
This position will be in a manufacturing shop for modular construction. The scope of work includes the ability to lead and perform installations, alterations, additions, and/or repairs of electrical systems, conductors, and associated materials and equipment within the residential, commercial, and industrial electrical industry. The role requires proficiency in troubleshooting and proactively problem-solving electrical systems.
Requirements
- Uses Gaylor Values as tools to carry out all job responsibilities
- Understands and complies with Company and job safety requirements (O.S.H.A.)
- Understands and follows lock out tag out procedures
- Acquires and maintains personal hand tools per Company policy
- Certified to operate platform and boom lifts, or able to obtain certification upon hire
- Able to perform work at various heights, up to 90’, from ladders, scaffolds, aerial lifts, cat walks, roofs, or other designated safe work areas
- Works from all assigned types of mobile elevated work platforms
- Able to accurately bend and install all types of conduit
- Understands use of degrees in bending conduit (i.e. concentric bending)
- Able to use two handed tools/equipment (i.e. cable cutters, hammer drills, compression tools, jack hammers, etc.)
- Understands and has ability to properly erect pulley systems to lift/move heavy equipment
- Possesses knowledge of and ability to properly give “hand signals” to operators
- Understands various types of switching of branch circuits (i.e. 3-way, 4-way, etc.)
- Possesses knowledge of circuit grounding practices, transformer connections, over-current protection, parallel circuits, fuse/circuit breakers, motors, cable trays and their supports
- Possesses knowledge of effects of soil on underground installations and cables
- Possesses knowledge of trench safety required during installation of underground conductors
- Possesses knowledge of other trades, including concrete, masonry, metals, and wood construction methods
- Possesses skill to accurately plan and install conductors in conduits and raceways
- Possesses knowledge of and ability to accurately install electrical devices and fixtures in a timely manner
- Able to work in restrictive/tight areas (i.e. switchgear rooms, crawl spaces, utility tunnels, attics, etc.)
- Able to install switchgear and perform the required terminations
- Has experience in terminations/splicing up to and including 600 volts
- Possesses technical knowledge, safety knowledge, and ability to work with live and energized parts
- Leads and assists in all types of wire pulls (i.e. conduit, cable tray, floor ducts, wire way, etc.)
- Understands verbal instructions and heeds safety warnings
- Demonstrates and exhibits proper use and safe handling of tools, equipment, and materials
- Reads and understands labels, job site maps/directions, instruction manuals, and written instructions
- Possesses knowledge of blueprints, shop drawings, ladder logic diagrams, and has ability to visualize completed work prior to installation
- Understands and complies with NEC, state, and local codes
- Understand basic math and can properly read tape measure
- Able to add, subtract, divide, multiply, and accurately use electrical formulas
- Takes pride in craftsmanship
- Accredited Apprenticeship Program completion or six years on the job electrical experience required
- Journeyman License requirement in states, locales, or projects, as required
Nice To Haves
- High School graduate or equivalency, preferred
Responsibilities
- Reports to assigned job site location on time, as directed
- Maintains and properly stores tools, materials, and equipment
- Organizes materials and tools to maintain clean and neat work area
- Possesses ability to dig trenches, either by use of hand tools or equipment as necessary
- Mounts and installs assigned hardware (such as conduit, wires, and strapping) as directed
- Accurately identifies colors of wires and conductors
- Plans, schedules, and organizes tasks to meet deadlines
- Accurately interprets electrical construction drawings, terminates cables, installs, and trouble shoots control wiring from schematics
- Completes routine daily inspections of equipment and work areas to verify accurate and timely installations
- Completes and documents regular safety inspections, as assigned
- Accurately and effectively directs and trains Helpers and Apprentices in proper work practices to meet production requirements
- Safely performs assigned tasks with limited supervision
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
