Journeyman Electrician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Journeyman Electrician

Location: Southeast Virginia
Employment Type: Full-Time (W2)

GovFirst is seeking a qualified and experienced Journeyman Electrician to support tunnel, bridge, and roadway infrastructure projects throughout Southeast Virginia .

The successful candidate is responsible for:

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on commercial and industrial electrical systems, including load centers and distribution systems.
  
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, isolate, and repair electrical components up to and including 480 VAC three-phase systems.
  
• Maintain electrical wiring systems in compliance with the National Electrical Code (NEC) and applicable industry standards.
  
• Inspect electrical systems and components to evaluate condition, identify deficiencies, and recommend corrective or preventive maintenance actions.
  
• Assemble, install, maintain, and repair electrical apparatus, wiring, and control systems supporting tunnels, bridges, and roadway infrastructure.
  
• Plan layouts and wiring configurations for new and existing electrical installations.
  
• Fabricate electrical components and inspect completed work to ensure compliance with specifications, safety codes, and regulations.
  
• Inspect electrical work performed by contractors and verify conformance with project requirements.
  
• Read and interpret blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematics, and technical specifications.
  
• Utilize electrical testing instruments to diagnose and resolve system malfunctions.
  
• Estimate labor, materials, time, and costs associated with maintenance and electrical projects.
  
• Maintain accurate records related to inspections, repairs, maintenance activities, and work orders.
  
• Safely operate electrical testing equipment, hand tools, power tools, vehicles, and maintenance equipment.
  
• Maintain, clean, and service tools and equipment used in daily operations.
  
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, project management, contractors, and team members regarding work status and project needs.
  
• Respond safely and appropriately to electrical emergencies.
  
• Operate and perform work from bucket trucks as required.
  
• Support traffic monitoring and transportation control systems when applicable.
  
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors or project management.
  

Required Skills:

• Strong working knowledge of electrical theory, methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in the electrical trade.
  
• Proven ability to troubleshoot electrical systems in commercial and industrial environments.
  
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
  
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  
• Scheduling flexibility to support a 24/7/365 operating environment.
  
• Ability to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
  

Required Experience: 

• Minimum two (2) years of field experience performing preventive maintenance and repair of commercial or industrial electrical systems.
  
• Experience utilizing electrical schematics, diagrams, and technical specifications.
  
• Experience working with electrical load centers, distribution systems, and safety compliance.
  

Required Education & Experience Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
  

Required Work Authorization:

• U.S. Citizenship
  

Required Licenses and Certifications:

• Licensed Journeyman Electrician required.
  

Required Screening:

• DMV records check required
  
• Pre-employment drug screening required
  
• Fingerprint-based Criminal History Records Check required.