Journeyperson Electrician

Gaylor Electric•Kings Mountain, NC

About The Position

The Journeyperson Electrician leads and performs installations, alterations, additions, and repairs of electrical systems, conductors, and related materials and equipment across residential, commercial, and industrial settings. The role requires proficiency in troubleshooting and proactive problem-solving, knowledge of applicable electrical codes and safe work practices, and the ability to complete work accurately with limited supervision. The electrician installs and terminates electrical components, works with wiring, conduit, raceways, switchgear, control wiring, and related equipment, and helps direct and train Helpers and Apprentices. Work may take place in varied weather and noisy environments, at heights, in confined or restrictive areas, and on construction sites. The position requires physical work, use of personal protective equipment and hand tools, and overtime on short notice when required.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited apprenticeship program or six years of on-the-job electrical experience.
Journeyman license where required by the state, locality, or project.
High school graduation or equivalent is preferred.
Understand and comply with company and job-site safety requirements, including OSHA requirements and lockout/tagout procedures.
Acquire and maintain personal hand tools in accordance with company policy.
Be certified to operate platform and boom lifts, or be able to obtain certification upon hire.
Work at heights up to 90 feet using ladders, scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks, roofs, or other designated safe work areas, and operate assigned types of mobile elevated work platforms.
Accurately bend and install conduit, including understanding degrees of bend and concentric bending.
Safely use two-handed tools and equipment, such as cable cutters, hammer drills, compression tools, and jackhammers.
Know how to erect pulley systems for moving heavy equipment and give hand signals to equipment operators.
Know branch-circuit switching, grounding practices, transformer connections, over-current protection, parallel circuits, fuses and circuit breakers, motors, cable trays, and supports.
Understand the effects of soil on underground installations and cables, and trench safety requirements for underground conductors.
Have knowledge of other trades and construction methods, including concrete, masonry, metals, and wood construction.
Plan and install conductors accurately in conduits and raceways, and install electrical devices and fixtures.
Work in restrictive or tight areas, including switchgear rooms, crawl spaces, utility tunnels, and attics.
Install switchgear and perform required terminations; have experience with terminations and splicing up to and including 600 volts.
Possess the technical and safety knowledge to work with live and energized parts.
Understand verbal instructions and safety warnings; demonstrate proper and safe handling of tools, equipment, and materials.
Read and understand labels, job-site maps and directions, instruction manuals, and written instructions.
Know blueprints, shop drawings, and ladder logic diagrams, and visualize completed work before installation.
Comply with the National Electrical Code and applicable state and local codes.
Understand basic math, read a tape measure, and perform arithmetic and electrical-formula calculations accurately.
Take pride in craftsmanship and work effectively with others as a team member.
Work scheduled hours and overtime, as required, on short notice.
Remain calm in heightened emotional situations.
Wear required personal protective equipment, including hard hats, safety glasses, gloves, high-visibility vests, and safety harnesses.
Stand, bend, stoop, squat, crawl, climb, kneel, balance, push, pull, and reach overhead for extended periods.
Lift loads up to 51 pounds and perform repetitive use of the arms, hands, and fingers.
Climb and use ladders and scaffolding of all types for extended periods.
Have normal or corrected vision and hearing, and be able to distinguish color-coded wiring.
Travel from designated employee parking areas to construction areas and access all building levels, including by safe, approved construction ladders or stairs.
Work while constantly moving; reach and stretch to position equipment and fixtures while maintaining balance.
Use both hands simultaneously to tie knots and operate power equipment, and be physically capable of pulling wires and cables through conduits.

Nice To Haves

High school graduation or equivalent.
Existing certification to operate platform and boom lifts; certification may alternatively be obtained upon hire.

Responsibilities

Report to assigned job-site locations on time as directed.
Maintain and properly store tools, materials, and equipment.
Organize tools and materials to keep the work area clean and orderly.
Dig trenches using hand tools or equipment as necessary.
Mount and install assigned hardware, including conduit, wires, and strapping.
Accurately identify wire and conductor colors.
Plan, schedule, and organize tasks to meet deadlines.
Interpret electrical construction drawings, terminate cables, install control wiring, and troubleshoot it using schematics.
Complete routine daily inspections of equipment and work areas to verify accurate and timely installations.
Complete and document regular safety inspections as assigned.
Direct and train Helpers and Apprentices in proper work practices to meet production requirements.
Safely perform assigned tasks with limited supervision.
Lead and assist with wire pulls through conduit, cable tray, floor ducts, wireway, and other pathways.
Install, alter, add to, repair, and troubleshoot electrical systems and associated equipment.