Journeyperson / Lafayette

Gaylor Electric•Lafayette, IN

12h

About The Position

The Journeyperson leads and performs installations, alterations, additions, and repairs of electrical systems, conductors, materials, and equipment in residential, commercial, and industrial settings. The role requires proficiency in troubleshooting and proactive problem-solving, technical knowledge of electrical systems and code requirements, and the ability to work safely with energized parts. Journeypersons also direct and train Helpers and Apprentices and complete assigned work with limited supervision. Work may take place in varied construction environments and weather conditions, at heights and in restrictive spaces. The role requires scheduled hours and overtime when required, potentially on short notice. The employee must work effectively as part of a team and maintain safe, organized work areas.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited apprenticeship program or six years of on-the-job electrical experience.
Journeyman license where required by state, local jurisdiction, or project.
High school graduation or equivalent 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; use assigned types of mobile elevated work platforms.
Accurately bend and install conduit, including understanding degrees of bend and concentric bending.
Use two-handed tools and equipment such as cable cutters, hammer drills, compression tools, and jackhammers.
Properly erect pulley systems to lift or move heavy equipment and provide 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.
Understand other trades and construction methods, including concrete, masonry, metals, and wood construction.
Plan and install conductors in conduits and raceways; install electrical devices and fixtures accurately and promptly.
Work in restrictive areas such as 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 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.
Understand blueprints, shop drawings, and ladder logic diagrams, and visualize completed work before installation.
Comply with the NEC and applicable state and local codes.
Understand basic mathematics, read a tape measure, and accurately perform arithmetic and use electrical formulas.
Take pride in craftsmanship.
Work in heat, cold, rain, snow, and other elements as required by job location or season; use construction-site sanitary facilities.
Have required hand tools at the work site; waist tool belts may weigh up to 30 pounds.
Work scheduled hours and overtime as required, including on short notice, and in noisy environments.
Remain calm in heightened emotional situations and work well with others as a team.
Wear required personal protective equipment, including hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, high-visibility vest, and safety harness.
Stand, bend, stoop, squat, crawl, climb, kneel, balance, push, pull, and reach overhead for extended periods.
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; see color to distinguish color-coded wiring.
Move from designated employee parking areas to construction areas and access all building levels, including by OSHA-approved site construction ladders or stairs under construction that are deemed safe for use.
Work while constantly moving; 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.

Nice To Haves

High school graduation or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Report to the assigned job site on time as directed.
Maintain and properly store tools, materials, and equipment.
Organize tools and materials to maintain a clean and neat work area.
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 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 assist with wire pulls through conduit, cable tray, floor ducts, wireways, and other pathways.
Install, terminate, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems and equipment, including switchgear and control wiring.