Journeyman Electrician

Lighting Maintenance Inc•Harmans, MD

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Lighting Maintenance Inc. (LMI) is seeking a skilled Journeyman Electrician to lead a small field crew performing highway and roadway lighting repairs, electrical service work, underground wiring repairs, troubleshooting, and lighting system maintenance. This is a hands-on leadership role focused primarily on repairing and maintaining roadway lighting systems, electrical services, underground feeds, lighting circuits, poles, fixtures, and related infrastructure. The role requires working independently, leading a one- to two-person crew, staying organized in the field, and completing work safely, correctly, and efficiently. Work is performed outdoors in varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and wind, and may take place along highways, roadways, and active work zones. The standard schedule is 8 hours per day and 40 hours per week. Overtime may be required, and occasional night work may be required. The role involves physical tasks such as climbing, overhead work, and lifting up to 51 pounds. The posted pay range is $45–$50 per hour. Individual compensation within the range depends on relevant qualifications, experience, and other job-related factors.

Requirements

Current clean driver’s license.
Journeyman Electrical License required.
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent training.
Minimum 5 years of electrical experience.
Ability to work independently and take ownership of field assignments.
Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to identify conductor colors.
Strong troubleshooting skills for lighting and electrical systems.
Ability to read blueprints, schematics, electrical drawings, maps, and written instructions.
Competence 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.
Ability to bend, stoop, squat, crawl, climb, kneel, balance, push, pull, and reach overhead.
Ability to lift up to 51 pounds.
Ability to climb ladders and work from aerial lifts or bucket trucks.
Ability to perform overhead work for full-day assignments.
Good vision, normal or corrected.

Nice To Haves

Roadway lighting experience preferred.
Bucket truck experience preferred; training is available if needed.
OSHA 10 preferred.
Intermediate Work Zone certification preferred; training is available if needed.
CDL Class A or B preferred; training is available if needed.
MOT / TTCM certification preferred; training is available if needed.
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 and 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.
Safely use testing equipment, hand tools, power tools, and two-handed tools.
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 company safety procedures.
Coordinate with managers, inspectors, customers, and other field personnel as needed.