Low Voltage Electrician

Tradesmen International, Inc.•Memphis, TN

1d•$30 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

Tradesmen International is immediately hiring experienced Low Voltage Electricians for projects located in or around Memphis, TN. This is a first shift opportunity, and the pay rate is $30-$38/hour based on experience plus $160/day per diem for Travelers 60+ miles from the job site. If you are an Electrician and want to work alongside other proven craftsmen who emphasize safety, productivity, and superior craftsmanship, this is your chance to advance your career!

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency certificate
Current state journeyman electrician license (Tennessee or Mississippi preferred, or equivalent state journeyman license with the ability to obtain TN or MS)
5+ years of industrial or data center electrical construction installing conduit, tray, duct bank, cable, and 480 V terminations
Ability to read construction drawings, one-lines, manuals, and work packages
Proficiency with common electrical test tools (multimeter, megger, ammeter) and construction hand and power tools
Working knowledge of NFPA 70E and lockout/tagout (LOTO)
Ability to lift 50+ lbs, work at heights and in confined spaces, and work outdoors in all weather
Hourly position with overtime; willingness to work nights, weekends, and extended shifts during construction and energization
Ability and willingness to travel 80% or more on a construction rotation; per diem and/or housing provided while on site

Nice To Haves

Tennessee or Mississippi journeyman electrician license
Industrial, manufacturing, or data center construction experience building raceway and cable plant
Experience on large-scale, multi-site construction projects that required a travel rotation
OSHA 30 or equivalent construction safety training in addition to NFPA 70E
Knowledge of print reading for drawings, manuals, and one-lines

Responsibilities

Install, terminate, and land new campus electrical equipment, including breakers, transformers, switches, buswork, control systems, and batteries at 480 V
Install conduit, cable tray, cable, wire, and terminations per issued-for-construction drawings; perform underground duct bank, trench, and cable-pull work
Perform installation quality checks and electrical testing (voltmeters, ohmmeters, ammeters, insulation megger) and assist with acceptance and commissioning tests on new gear
Read and interpret construction drawings, one-lines, schematics, wiring diagrams, and work orders
Follow lockout/tagout (LOTO), grounding, clearance procedures, NFPA 70E, and PPE requirements on an active construction site
Uncrate, set, and dress equipment; climb structures; operate hand and power tools, pulls, blowers, pumps, and portable generators
Support construction energization sequences, punch-list closeout, and turnover to operations with engineers and vendors
Document work performed, test results, and as-built markups
Operate company vehicles and specialized equipment; inspect and store personal protective equipment (PPE).
Perform similar or less skilled incidental duties as assigned