Journeyman Electrician

Minimum: Maximum: Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Job Type: Full time Job Title: Journeyman Electrician Job Description: GENERAL PURPOSE: To provide service to customers by repairing and maintaining lights and electrical systems vital to their business, while practicing good service skills to ensure customer satisfaction. As a licensed journeyman, work with a master electrician and be responsible for complex installations of electrical equipment with the knowledge to repair systems in a professional manner. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Diagnose and repair signs and exterior lighting (including neon) Diagnose and repair electrical problems Install/replace electrical components (switches, outlets, contactors, etc.) Install electrical conduit and wiring - both indoor and outdoor Retrofit interior/exterior lighting to move energy efficient means MARGINIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Clean signage Install signage Paint signs or poles Install vinyl (letters and sign faces) Clean shop area Performs other duties as assigned Work and help apprentices as needed Trains other technicians Trouble shoots electrical problems over the phone for with other technicians NATURE OF WORK CONTACTS: Internal interaction with co-workers and supervisors External interaction with customers TRAINING & QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Four years as an electrical apprentice and up to four years of relevant journeyman electrician experience; or any combination of training, education and experience which provide the following knowledge, abilities, and skills: Must have skills and education to repair and install equipment Must own basic hand tools and small power tools Must have a journeyman license in the states of Washington and Idaho Ability to obtain Master Electrician license after (typically 8 years) Must have a Commercial Driver's License or the ability to obtain one Must have understanding of equipment operations, tools operations, signage and lighting applications Must be able to read blueprints and electrical specifications Must be able to travel and work outdoors Must be able to work and operate a bucket/ladder truck Ability to work at various heights Ability to assist with installation of power supply wiring and conduit such as: EMT, O-CAL, rigid conduit, MC cable, strut, cable trays Ability to assist with troubleshooting electrical components, wiring diagrams, transformers, motors, panels, and circuit Ability to help install, maintain, and repair electrical systems such as: switch gears, motor controls, electrical panels, CT cabinets, conveyor systems, lighting, and power supplies Ability to measure, cut & bend wire and conduit using measuring instruments and hand tools Ability to trace out short circuits in wiring, using test meter Ability to examine electrical units for loose connections and broken insulation and tighten connections using hand tools Ability to construct controllers and panels using power drills, drill presses, taps, saws and punches Must possess a thorough understanding of NEC codes Ability to clean work area and washing parts Ability to maintain tools, vehicles, and equipment and keeping track of parts and supplies Need to have an 01 license. PHYSICAL/SENSORY DEMANDS: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is generally performed in a safe and comfortable office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: sit for long periods of time; use computer to enter data; use telephone to converse with customers, staff, and other departments; perform repetitive wrist, hand and/or finger movement. The employee is regularly required to: talk, feel the attributes of objects, grasp, push, and reach with arms or hands. Specific vision abilities include: clarity of vision at 20 inches or less; and ability to adjust eye to bring an object into sharp focus. We maintain a drug free workplace. Young Electric Sign Company is an EEO/AA employer. We welcome all qualified jobseekers. Jobseekers will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, religion or other legally protected status. Headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, YESCO is a privately owned sign company established in 1920 and is a top leader in the sign industry. YESCO is a professional, friendly, family oriented company that provides customers with signs and services of the highest quality with the greatest possible value, and provides good jobs, workings conditions and benefits for our employees. We are seeking good, qualified, enthusiastic individuals who are self-driven and self-motivated and who would love to work for us in an uplifting and enjoyable environment.