Journeyman Electrician

One DreamHere at Magic Valley Electric we have a true passion for providing an honest and helpful work environment where every employee can commit themselves to giving our customers exceptional workmanship, extraordinary service, and professional integrity. We keep on growing because we only hire the best, and our customers love us for it. You've probably seen our trucks and our ads. What you don't know is what it's like to be a part of a team like this. How much you feel appreciated when you don't cut corners. How much we inspire ongoing training and education. How much you can earn when you truly are the best. People often come to us looking for a job. They stay with us because they find a fulfilling career, room to grow, and opportunities to excel.Journeyman Electrician must be able to work under general supervision of a Junior Foreman or Foreman Electrician. A Journeyman possesses over (4) years of experience in new construction and demo electrical power installation including but not limited to alterations additions and/or repairs of electrical systems, conductors and associated materials and equipment within the electrical industry; or has obtained a valid journeyman license in the State of Idaho. Journeyman Electrician must be able to perform all electrical tasks, must be able to read blueprints, legend symbols, determining scales of plans branch circuits, one-line, riser diagrams and A-sheets. Must demonstrate experience exceeding an Apprentice Electrician and must be sufficient on rough-in work.Benefits include 100% company paid health, dental, and vision insurance for employee and family, group short-term and life disability insurance, voluntary supplemental insurance options, 401(k) retirement with a 5% company match, paid vacation and holidays, competitive wages, yearly performance based bonus, future advancement opportunities, positive team and skill enhancing atmosphere, professional development training, and a family atmosphere. This is last on the list because it's most important. We care about our team and expect you to bring that same caring when you join. We do a lot more than just work together. You'll come to love our company outings and you'll build life-long friendships.Job requirements include digging trenches or holes for installation of conduit or supports, hand holes, manholes and foundations; stripping insulation from wire ends and attaching wires to terminals for subsequent soldering; tracing out short circuits in wiring using a test meter; installing copper-clad ground rods using a manual post driver; breaking up concrete using an air hammer to facilitate installation, construction, or repair of equipment; erecting electrical system components and barricades, and rigging scaffolds, hoists, and shoring; transporting tools, materials, equipment, and supplies to work sites by hand, hand truck, or heavy, motorized truck; constructing controllers and panels using power drills, drill presses, taps, saws, and punches; raising, lowering, or positioning equipment, tools, and materials using hoist, hand line, or block and tackle; requisitioning materials using warehouse requisition or release forms; measuring, cutting, and bending wire and conduit using measuring instruments and hand tools; maintaining tools, vehicles, and equipment and keeping parts and supplies in order; performing semi-skilled and unskilled laboring duties related to the installation, maintenance, and repair of a wide variety of electrical systems and equipment; threading conduit ends, connecting couplings, and fabricating and securing conduit support brackets using hand tools; examining electrical units for loose connections and broken insulation and tightening connections using hand tools; drilling holes and pulling or pushing wiring through openings using hand and power tools; and cleaning work area and tools.Competencies include experience in the electrical trade and completion of a program equal to the apprenticeship program; having a valid Idaho Journeyman license (or equivalent); having all tools outlined in the Tool List provided at the time of hire; maintaining a valid Journeyman card and having it on your person at all times during work hours; being capable of following and giving instruction, having good communication skills, and ability to retain information; being capable of identifying materials used in the trade and informing Foreman of material needs; being capable of reading blueprints, legend symbols, determining scales of plans, branch circuits, one-line and riser diagrams; being capable of reading A-Sheets, reflective ceiling, and detail drawings for layouts; being capable of installing raceways, PVC, EMT, Rigid, Flex, IMC, and MC up to 1 ¼" hand bend; being capable of making up multiple circuits with multiple grounded conductors and trim out devices; being capable of installing and terminating service entrance sections, distribution centers, panel boards, transformers, disconnects, and motor controls; being capable of reading and understanding lighting controls and special systems, including fire alarm and security; being familiar with hydraulic benders; completing required safety trainings; recommended completion of (16) electrical continuing education credits; and completing OSHA 10.Physical demands include being able to bend, stoop, squat, crawl, climb, kneel, balance, push, pull, and reach overhead; lifting over 50 lbs.; standing 90% of the day; climbing ladders; possessing good vision (normal or corrected); carrying material from one location to another or floor to floor; lifting and working with tools above head; lifting, positioning, and fastening of heavy electrical equipment; lifting, positioning and fasting objects such as light fixtures, wire, conduit, junction boxes, motors, and other equipment; being able to work from A-Frames, extension ladders, boom lift, scaffolds, and aerial work platforms at various heights; identifying and separating wires by color; and digging and working in trenches.Company core values include attitude, integrity, character, vision, determination, and safety.