Journeyman Electrician - Temporary

Here at Magic Valley Electric we have a true passion for providing an honest and helpful work environment where every employee can commit themselves to giving our customers exceptional workmanship, extraordinary service, and professional integrity. We keep on growing because we only hire the best, and our customers love us for it. You’ve probably seen our trucks and our ads. How much we inspire ongoing training and education. They stay with us because they find a fulfilling career, room to grow, and opportunities to excel.

100% Company Paid Health Insurance for Employee and Family (HSA option available)

100% Company Paid Dental Insurance

100% Company Paid Group Short-Term Disability

100% Company Paid Group Life Insurance

Voluntary Supplemental Insurance Options (Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Life Insurance)

401(k) Retirement with a 5% company match

Paid Holidays

Yearly Performance Based Bonus

Professional Development Training

Journeyman Electrician must be able to work under general supervision of a Junior Foreman or Foreman Electrician. A Journeyman possesses over (4) years of experience in new construction and demo electrical power installation including but not limited to alterations additions and/or repairs of electrical systems, conductors and associated materials and equipment within the electrical industry; or has obtained a valid journeyman license in the State of Idaho. Journeyman Electrician must be able to perform all electrical tasks, must be able to read blueprints, legend symbols, determining scales of plans branch circuits, one-line, riser diagrams and A-sheets. Must demonstrate experience exceeding an Apprentice Electrician and must be sufficient on rough-in work.

Dig trenches or holes for installation of conduit or supports, hand holes, manholes and foundations.

Strip insulation from wire ends, using wire stripping pliers, and attach wires to terminals for subsequent soldering.

Break up concrete, using air hammer, to facilitate installation, construction, or repair of equipment.

Erect electrical system components and barricades, and rig scaffolds, hoists, and shoring.

Transport tools, materials, equipment, and supplies to work sites by hand, hand truck, or heavy, motorized truck.

Raise, lower, or position equipment, tools, and materials, using hoist, hand line, or block and tackle.

Requisition materials, using warehouse requisition or release forms.

Measure, cut, and bend wire and conduit, using measuring instruments and hand tools.

Maintain tools, vehicles, and equipment and keep parts and supplies in order.

Perform semi‑skilled and unskilled laboring duties related to the installation, maintenance, and repair of a wide variety of electrical systems and equipment.

Examine electrical units for loose connections and broken insulation and tighten connections, using hand tools.

Experience in the electrical trade and completion of a program equal to the apprenticeship program.

Must have valid Idaho Journeyman license (or equivalent).

Must maintain a valid Journeyman card and have it on your person at all times during work hours.

Must be capable of identifying materials used in the trade and inform Foreman of material needs.

Must be capable of installing raceways, PVC, EMT, Rigid, Flex, IMC, and MC up to 1 ¼” hand bend.

Must be able to install and terminate service entrance sections, distribution centers, panel boards, transformers, disconnects, and motor controls.

Must be capable of reading and understanding lighting controls and special systems, including fire alarm and security.

Recommended completion of (16) electrical continuing education credits.

Ability to hear and respond to conversations, phone calls and other sounds.

Carry material from one location to another or floor to floor.

Lifting, positioning, and fastening of heavy electrical equipment.

Lifting, positioning and fasting objects such as light fixtures, wire, conduit, junction boxes, motors, and other equipment.

Must be able to work from A‑Frames, extension ladders, boom lift, scaffolds, and aerial work platforms at various heights.

Win the Day, Customer Focus, Commitment, Community Involvement

You will work in a place where you will be appreciated by your team and customers, and where your work has a direct effect on the success of the company. If this sounds like you, spend a little time learning about us by visiting When you're ready, please click on the Careers tab at the top of our homepage and select the posted application to apply for this position.

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