SCOPE OF WORK
Ability to lead and perform installations, alterations, additions, and/or repairs of electrical systems, conductors, and associated materials and equipment within the residential, commercial, and industrial electrical industry.
Proficient in troubleshooting and proactively problem-solving electrical systems.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- Uses Gaylor Values as tools to carry out all job responsibilities
- Understands and complies with Company and job safety requirements (O.S.H.A.)
- Understands and follows lock out tag out procedures
- Acquires and maintains personal hand tools per Company policy
- Certified to operate platform and boom lifts, or able to obtain certification upon hire
- Able to perform work at various heights, up to 90', from ladders, scaffolds, aerial lifts, cat walks, roofs, or other designated safe work areas
- Works from all assigned types of mobile elevated work platforms
- Able to accurately bend and install all types of conduit
- Understands use of degrees in bending conduit (i.e. concentric bending)
- Able to use two handed tools/equipment (i.e. cable cutters, hammer drills, compression tools, jack hammers, etc.)
- Understands and has ability to properly erect pulley systems to lift/move heavy equipment
- Possesses knowledge of and ability to properly give "hand signals" to operators
- Understands various types of switching of branch circuits (i.e. 3-way, 4-way, etc.)
- Possesses knowledge of circuit grounding practices, transformer connections, over-current protection, parallel circuits, fuse/circuit breakers, motors, cable trays and their supports
- Possesses knowledge of effects of soil on underground installations and cables
- Possesses knowledge of trench safety required during installation of underground conductors
- Possesses knowledge of other trades, including concrete, masonry, metals, and wood construction methods
- Possesses skill to accurately plan and install conductors in conduits and raceways
- Possesses knowledge of and ability to accurately install electrical devices and fixtures in a timely manner
- Able to work in restrictive/tight areas (i.e. switchgear rooms, crawl spaces, utility tunnels, attics, etc.)
- Able to install switchgear and perform the required terminations
- Has experience in terminations/splicing up to and including 600 volts
- Possesses technical knowledge, safety knowledge, and ability to work with live and energized parts
- Leads and assists in all types of wire pulls (i.e. conduit, cable tray, floor ducts, wire way, etc.)
- Understands verbal instructions and heeds safety warnings
- Demonstrates and exhibits proper use and safe handling of tools, equipment, and materials
- Reads and understands labels, job site maps/directions, instruction manuals, and written instructions
- Possesses knowledge of blueprints, shop drawings, ladder logic diagrams, and has ability to visualize completed work prior to installation
- Understands and complies with NEC, state, and local codes
- Understand basic math and can properly read tape measure
- Able to add, subtract, divide, multiply, and accurately use electrical formulas
- Takes pride in craftsmanship
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Reports to assigned job site location on time, as directed
- Maintains and properly stores tools, materials, and equipment
- Organizes materials and tools to maintain clean and neat work area
- Possesses ability to dig trenches, either by use of hand tools or equipment as necessary
- Mounts and installs assigned hardware (such as conduit, wires, and strapping) as directed
- Accurately identifies colors of wires and conductors
- Plans, schedules, and organizes tasks to meet deadlines
- Accurately interprets electrical construction drawings, terminates cables, installs, and trouble shoots control wiring from schematics
- Completes routine daily inspections of equipment and work areas to verify accurate and timely installations
- Completes and documents regular safety inspections, as assigned
- Accurately and effectively directs and trains Helpers and Apprentices in proper work practices to meet production requirements
- Safely performs assigned tasks with limited supervision
WORKING CONDITIONS
- May require working in all elements (heat, cold, rain, snow, etc.) depending on job location and/or time of year
- Must be able to utilize construction site sanitary facilities (port-o-lets)
- Must have required hand tools at all times while at work site (waist tool belts can weigh up to 30 lbs.)
- Must be able to work scheduled hours as well as overtime, as required, on short notice
- Must be able to work in noisy environments
- Must be able to remain calm in times of heightened emotional situations
- Must work well with others as a member of a team to complete tasks
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Must be able to wear personnel protective equipment (i.e., hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, high visibility vest, safety harness, etc.) when required
- Ability to stand, bend, stoop, squat, crawl, climb, kneel, balance, push, pull, and reach overhead for extended periods of time
- Ability to lift loads of up to 51 lbs.
- Repetitive use of arms, hands, and fingers
- Ability to climb and use ladders and scaffolding of all types for extended periods of time
- Possess good vision/hearing (normal or corrected)
- Ability to make transition from designated employee parking areas to construction areas and be able to gain access to all levels of building/structure, even if only means of access is by OSHA approved site construction ladder or stairs still under construction but deemed safe for use
- Ability to work while constantly moving
- Ability to reach and stretch to position equipment, fixtures, etc. while maintaining balance
- Ability to use both hands simultaneously for tying knots and for proper use of power equipment
- Must be able to see color to discern color-coded wiring
- Must be physically capable of pulling wires and cables through conduits
EDUCATION
- High School graduate or equivalency, preferred
EXPERIENCE
- Accredited Apprenticeship Program completion or six years on the job electrical experience required
- Journeyman License requirement in states, locales, or projects, as required
Job ID: 484666190
Originally Posted on: 7/10/2025
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