Electrician Journeyman

  • Gaylor Electric
  • Indiana
  • Full Time

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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