Journeyman Electrician

Construct your career with Mears and build America's future

• Build America: Mears is a leading provider of engineering and construction solutions in oil and gas, electric transmission and distribution, telecom, and wastewater industries across North America.
• Professional growth: Mears offers comprehensive training programs and career advancement pathways.
• Competitive compensation: Enjoy competitive wages and excellent benefits.
• Community impact : We give back to the communities we serve.

• Wage: $37 -$60 per hour
• Paid on-the-job technical and professional growth opportunities
• Established career path for future advancement
• 401k and Roth 401(k) retirement savings plans
• Health, prescription, dental, vision plans
• Life & Disability Insurance plans
• Financial wellness program
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount programs

• Assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, and fixtures using hand tools and power tools
• Adhere to job specification and local, state, and national electrical codes
• Troubleshoot and diagnose electrical issues, recommending and implementing appropriate repairs
• Test and troubleshoot electrical systems and equipment using testing devices such as voltmeters, ammeters, and ohmmeters
• Follow blueprints to determine the location of wiring and equipment and ensure conformance to building and safety codes
• Inspect electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for repair, and to ensure compliance with local codes
• Direct and train workers to install, maintain or repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures
• Oversee apprentices as well as provide guidance and leadership
• Perform warehouse duties and material handling as needed
• Handle pre-fabrication duties both on-site and off-site as needed
• Attend in-house training
• Ensure compliance with company safety policies and OSHA guidelines
• Availability to work overtime and/or irregular business hours as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Maintain current electrician's license or identification card to meet governmental regulations
• 4+ years of electrical experience
• Possess the required personal tools
• Knowledge of local, state, and national electrical codes
• Skilled at oral and written communication, planning, and training
• Skilled problem solving and troubleshooting
• The physical requirements for this role include:
  • Manual dexterity for use of hand and power tools
  • Good vision (either normal or corrected) and good balance
  • Repeated bending, stooping, reaching, working overhead
  • Walking, climbing, standing, crouching, crawling, for periods of time
  • Repeatedly lifting up to 50 pounds overhead
  • Work from heights of up to 50 ft, including on ladders, lifts, elevated platforms, scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks, or other safe work areas
  • Work as needed in tight spaces, including in manholes, utility tunnels, crawl spaces, and attics
• Pass pre-employment drug screen and background check