Journeyman Electrician

Mission Critical Project - Northern Alabama

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.

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

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

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

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

High School graduate or equivalency, preferred

Accredited Apprenticeship Program completion or six years on the job electrical experience required

Journeyman License requirement in states, locales, or projects, as required