Journeyman Electrician

Job Description

Job Description

Immediate Start! Per Diem!

Work will consist of installations, alterations, additions, and/or repairs of electrical systems, conductors, and associated materials and equipment within the residential, commercial, and industrial electrical industry.  Should have the ability to direct less experienced apprentices. Immediate Start.

• Performs all electrical tasks with general supervision.
• Has the ability to read and accurately interpret construction electrical drawings, terminate cables, and install and troubleshoot control wiring from drawings.
• Clearly understands and complies with Company/Job Safety Requirements. (O.S.H.A.).
• Has the ability to read blueprints, terminate cable, install and troubleshoot control wiring from drawings.
• Able to demonstrate experience factors exceeding an electrical helper and must be sufficient on rough-in work.
• Must be able to report to assigned Job site location on time as directed.
• Maintains and properly stores tools and equipment.
• Proper use and Safe handling of tools, equipment, and materials.
• Accurately organizes materials and tools in order to maintain a clean and neat work area.
• Accurately / timely troubleshoots control wiring.
• The job requires an employee to have required hand tools with them at all times while at the worksite. (Waist tool belts can weigh up to 30 lbs.)
• Accurately read labels, job site maps/directions, instruction manuals, and written instructions.
• The employee must have the ability to acquire/maintain personal hand tools as directed.
• Ability to install all sizes of conduit that will ensure timely installations.
• Ability to install switchgear and its terminations.
• Must be able to accurately make feeder and branch circuit calculations.
• Must be able to safely use all power tools, saws, threaders, wire tuggers, hydraulic benders, and KO punches.
• Performs any job assignments or duties assigned by Foreman.

Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Positively identify colors of wires.
• Comprehends reading and drawing prints and schematics of the same.
• Must use all power tools, saws, threaders, wire tuggers, hydraulic benders, and knockout punches.
• Bend conduit by hand with hand benders.
• Must be capable of digging trenches, either by use of hand tools or equipment.
• Able to use 2-handed tools/equipment. (i.e. cable cutters, hammer drills, compression tools, jackhammers, etc.)
• Operate equipment, trenchers, backhoe, and lift trucks in a safe manner.
• Practices and comprehends safe work procedures as outlined in DKD’s Safety Manual, Haz-Com Policy, and Lockout/Tagout Policy.

Education and Experience Required:

• Journeyman License or equivalent work experience.
• High School graduate, holder of G.E.D., or equivalent training.
• Minimum of 2 years of previous experience.

Working Conditions/ Physical Functions:

• Mandatory compliance with all DKD Enterprises Policies and Procedures.
• Mandatory compliance with all Owner and General Contractor Policies and Procedures.
• Mandatory compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Act.
• The job may require working in all elements, depending on job location, time of year, heat, cold, rain, or snow.
• Must be able to utilize construction site sanitary facilities. (Porta-Johns).
• Repetitive use of arms, hands, and fingers.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, crawl, climb, kneel, balance, push, pull, and reach overhead.
• Ability to lift by oneself workloads of 51 lbs. 
• Possess good vision/hearing. (Normal or corrected).
• Ability to work 8 or 10 hours per day, night shift, 40 hours per week, and overtime as required with little or on short notice.
• Must wear personal protective equipment at all times. (i.e. Hard hats, safety glasses, and safety harnesses as required) and respirators when required.
• Perform work at various heights, up to 90 ' from ladders, scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks, roofs, or other safe work areas.
• Work in restrictive/tight areas. ( i.e. switchgear rooms, crawl spaces, utility tunnels, attics, etc.).

Benefits include:

• 401 (K).
• Per Diem.
• PSL.
• Health Insurance.
• Vision.
• Dental Insurance.
• Life Insurance.
• Must have EE98J NM License.
• Room for advancement.
• Weekly pay.