Journeyman Electrician

Job Description

Job Description

Commercial, Industrial & Petroleum Project Work 

Licensed Journeyman Electrician (Commercial & Industrial Field Service)

Job Overview

• Company: J&L Electric
• Pay Rate: $32 – $45 per hour, based on experience
• Location: Battle Creek, MI (Report to shop most days before heading to sites)
• Job/Employment Type: Full-Time
• Travel: Primarily local work with occasional regional / overnight travel as needed (per diem and lodging provided)
• Project Scope: Commercial, industrial, residential, service, and petroleum-related projects

About the Role

J&L Electric is hiring a Licensed Journeyman Electrician to support a wide range of field electrical installations and service work.This is a hands-on field role for an adaptable electrician who thrives across multiple environments. The right candidate has strong installation and service experience, can easily troubleshoot complex issues, and can complete high-quality work safely across active jobsites. Please note: This is a field construction and installation role, not a factory-only plant maintenance position.

How You Will Make an Impact

• NEC Compliance: Install, maintain, and troubleshoot electrical systems in strict accordance with the National Electrical Code.
• Field Installations: Run conduit, pull wire, install panels, wire heavy equipment, and manage new field installations from start to finish.
• Blueprint Literacy: Read and interpret complex blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings to plan site layout.
• Specialized Projects: Support petroleum-related projects (gas stations, fueling systems, dispensers), EV chargers, fire alarms, and low-voltage systems.
• Field Troubleshooting: Diagnose electrical faults in real-world environments and implement code-compliant, practical solutions.
• Mentorship: Actively mentor apprentices and junior field team members to reinforce safe, high-quality workmanship.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Licensing: Must hold an active State of Michigan Journeyman Electrician License.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of hands-on commercial or industrial field electrical installation experience.
• Core Skills: Proven experience bending conduit, pulling wire, setting panels, and building new electrical infrastructure.
• Code Knowledge: Strong, up-to-date working knowledge of current NEC requirements.
• Driver’s License: Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Physical & Environmental Demands: Ability to lift up to 75 pounds frequently, climb ladders, maneuver tight spaces, and work safely outdoors on active jobsites in all weather conditions.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• Specialized Environments: Prior exposure to industrial controls, low-voltage systems, or petroleum fueling environments (highly valued).
• Project Diversity: Experience with residential electrical service, custom installation, or EV charging infrastructure.
• Leadership: Prior experience guiding apprentices, running small crews, or serving as a jobsite lead.
• Digital Tools: Experience using tablets, mobile apps, or digital field documentation software.

What Makes Someone a Strong Fit

You will excel in this role if your experience spans more than one electrical sector. We are highly interested in candidates who can blend heavy commercial/industrial installation skills with a background in troubleshooting, residential service, or specialized petroleum infrastructure.

Candidates Who May Not Be a Fit

This role is not a fit for individuals whose background is strictly limited to indoor factory maintenance. We are explicitly looking to filter out candidates who have only :

• Wired or maintained stationary machinery inside a manufacturing plant.
• Troubleshot production equipment without executing code-compliant field installations.
• Worked in a single facility without running conduit, routing new wire paths, or building new systems.
• Held a journeyman card but lack recent, hands-on structural installation experience out in the field.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay of $32 – $45 per hour, based on experience
• Weekly pay with consistent overtime potential
• 401(k) retirement savings program featuring a 4% employer match
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance with an HSA options
• Paid time off covering holidays, vacation days, and sick leave
• Paid professional training, manufacturer training, and safety certification support
• Company-provided uniforms and safety gear
• Company vehicle and fuel card eligibility based on role, route, and timing
• Per diem allowances and fully paid lodging for approved overnight travel
• Steady, year-round field work with an established, family-owned company

About J&L Electric

J&L Electric is a family-owned electrical and controls company based in Battle Creek, MI. Our team handles a wide variety of electrical work across commercial, industrial, residential, service, and petroleum-related environments.

We value safety, quality workmanship, teamwork, and long-term relationships with our employees. We offer steady work, strong benefits, training, and a supportive company culture where team members are treated like family.

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J&L Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.