Journeyperson

Gaylor Electric•Charlotte, NC

22h

About The Position

The Journeyperson leads and performs installation, alteration, addition, and repair work on electrical systems, conductors, materials, and equipment in residential, commercial, and industrial settings. The role requires strong troubleshooting and proactive problem-solving skills, adherence to company and job-site safety requirements, and the ability to work with a broad range of electrical systems, equipment, and construction conditions. The Journeyperson interprets electrical construction drawings and schematics, installs and terminates electrical components, leads wire pulls, and directs and trains Helpers and Apprentices. Work is performed safely with limited supervision and may take place in varied weather, noisy environments, tight or elevated spaces, and active construction areas. The position may require scheduled hours and overtime on short notice.

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 equivalency is preferred.
Understand and comply with company and job-site safety requirements, including OSHA requirements and lockout/tagout procedures.
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; operate assigned mobile elevated work platforms.
Accurately bend and install conduit, including understanding degrees of bend and concentric bending.
Use two-handed tools and equipment, including cable cutters, hammer drills, compression tools, and jackhammers.
Erect pulley systems to lift or move heavy equipment and give appropriate hand signals to operators.
Understand branch-circuit switching, grounding practices, transformer connections, over-current protection, parallel circuits, fuses and circuit breakers, motors, cable trays, and supports.
Understand soil effects on underground installations and cables, and trench safety for underground conductor installation.
Have knowledge of other trades and construction methods, including concrete, masonry, metals, and wood.
Plan and install conductors in conduits and raceways, and install electrical devices and fixtures accurately and efficiently.
Work in restrictive or tight areas such as switchgear rooms, crawl spaces, utility tunnels, and attics.
Install switchgear and perform required terminations; have termination and splicing experience up to and including 600 volts.
Have technical and safety knowledge to work with live and energized parts.
Lead and assist with wire pulls through conduit, cable tray, floor ducts, and wireways.
Understand verbal instructions and heed safety warnings; use and handle tools, equipment, and materials properly and safely.
Read and understand labels, job-site maps and directions, instruction manuals, and written instructions.
Understand blueprints, shop drawings, and ladder logic diagrams, and visualize completed work before installation.
Comply with NEC, state, and local codes.
Understand basic math, read a tape measure, perform arithmetic, and accurately use electrical formulas.
Take pride in craftsmanship.
Work scheduled hours and overtime as required, sometimes on short notice.
Work well with others as a team member and 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; work while constantly moving.
Lift loads up to 51 pounds and repeatedly use arms, hands, and fingers.
Climb and use ladders and scaffolding of all types for extended periods.
Have normal or corrected vision and hearing, including the ability to see color-coded wiring.
Move from designated employee parking areas to construction areas and access all building levels, including by approved construction ladders or stairs under construction that are deemed safe.
Reach and stretch to position equipment and fixtures while maintaining balance; use both hands simultaneously for tying knots and operating power equipment.
Be physically capable of pulling wires and cables through conduits.
Use construction-site sanitary facilities such as portable toilets.
Have required hand tools at the work site; waist tool belts may weigh up to 30 pounds.

Nice To Haves

High school graduation or equivalency is preferred.

Responsibilities

Report to the assigned job-site location on time, as directed.
Maintain and properly store tools, materials, and equipment.
Organize tools and materials to keep the work area clean and neat.
Dig trenches using hand tools or equipment as needed.
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, and install and troubleshoot control wiring from 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 perform electrical system installations, alterations, additions, and repairs.
Troubleshoot and proactively solve problems with electrical systems.