Licensed Journeyman Electrician

Louisville Electric Company, located in Bluegrass Industrial Park, is looking to add another commercial licensed journeyman that can also help with project management. The number one attribute our company hires on is a positive attitude and a willingness to help others.

Candidate should be able to perform inspections and conduct assessments of electrical systems; should also be able to read blueprints and interpret them in order to determine the best way to resolve problems; must have a deep familiarity with commercial projects from moving production lines, installing new equipment; upgrading panels; work on new construction and building maintenance. Candidate must have an active Journeyman’s license in the State of Kentucky. Pay is between $34 to $37 per hour depending on skills, experience, knowledge, and being open to help where and when needed.

Louisville Electric is a company that prides itself on our close company culture. Owners believe in helping every employee reach their next goal, personally or professionally.

Responsibilities:

• Accurately install conduit, wire, pre-fab assemblies, panel boards, light fixtures, devices, and other equipment per layout by the Supervisor or designated person.
• Minimize waste of materials
• Assure quality of the installation by installing correctly the first time
• Follow diagrams and blueprints to ensure that concealed wiring is installed before completion of future walls, ceilings, and flooring are installed.
• Measure, cut, thread, ream, assemble, and install conduit, using such tools as hacksaw, band saw, pipe threader and conduit bender(s).
• Pulling wire; splice wires by stripping insulation from terminal leads with knife or other means, twisting wires together, and applying terminal connectors and or tape.
• Responsible for getting materials and proper tools together to complete assigned task.
• Work with a crew and apprentices; mentoring and teaching them along the way

Skills:

• Positively identify colors of wire and other items as required.
• Comprehend reading of blueprints drawings, and schematics same
• Read and interpret maps, instructional manuals, work site directions, and written instructions.
• Bend conduit by hand with hand benders.
• Must have the ability to use safely the required power tools.
• Must be able to safely operate equipment (trenchers, lift trucks, aerial lifts, etc.).
• Comprehend and practice safe work procedures as outlined in Company Safety Handbook.
• Work as a team member and help those around you to learn more

Physical Functions:

• Must hear and see well (either natural or with correction).
• Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, crawl, climb, kneel, balance, push, pull and reach overhead.
• Able to lift objects weighing up to 75 pounds, with frequent lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Tolerant to prolonged standing and movement on foot.
• Climb ladders (all types).