JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIAN (THIRD LEVEL) at Eckstine Electric Company

SCOPE OF WORK: Work will consist of new installation, additions and/or repairs of electrical systems, conductors, associated materials and equipment within the industry.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Perform all electrical tasks with minimal general supervision. May be part of a crew or the lead person directing this crew. Direct and train less experienced apprentices and helpers.

1. Supervise and work with the crew.
2. Install all work.
3. Trouble shoot motors, controls, circuits, and equipment.
4. Efficient in layout and blueprints / project requirements: IE Specs. 5. Rigging and set-up for installation purposes.
5. Rigging and set-up for installation purposes.
6. Basic theory knowledge.
7. Possess skills of first year journeyman.
8. Willing to accept additional job responsibilities.
9. Able to fully run smaller projects.
10. Maintain Eckstine Electric quality of work at all times.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

1. LICENSES: Current Driver’s License and have own transportation.
2. ELECTRICAL LICENSE: Current Journeyman
3. EDUCATION: High School Graduate, holder of GED, or equivalent training.
4. CONTINUING EDUCATION: Update job and management skills.
5. EXPERIENCE: Eight years or more total electrical experience, six in industrial, four as a journeyman.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

1. Job requires working in all elements, depending on job location, time of year, heat, cold, rain or snow.
2. Must be able to utilize construction site sanitary facilities (Porta-Johns).
3. Employee must have required personal tools with them at all times and wear a waist tool belt.
4. Work from all type ladders (step ladders up to 14’, “A” frame ladders and all size extension ladders and carry and relocate up to 12’ step ladder by one’s self.
5. Perform work at various heights up to 90’ from ladders, scaffolds, aerial lifts, cat walks or other safe work areas.
6. Work in restricted areas (switchgear room, manholes, utility tunnels, crawl spaces, attics).
7. Wear personal protective equipment (hard hat, safety glasses at all times), respirator when required.
8. Repetitive use of arms, hands and fingers.
9. Able to work 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week, overtime as required and night shifts if necessary.

SKILLS:

1. Positively identify colors of wires and have good vision.
2. Comprehend reading and drawing prints and schematics of same.
3. Bend conduit by hand with hand benders.
4. Must use all power tools, saws, threaders, wire tuggers, hydraulic benders, and knockout punches.
5. Capable of digging trenches, either by use of hand tools or power equipment.
6. Practice and comprehend safe work procedures as outlined in Eckstine Electric Company Safety Policy Handbook, Confined Space and Lockout/Tagout Policy.
7. Operate (2) handed tools/equipment, cable cutters, hammer drills and compression tools.
8. Operate company vehicles safely.
9. Read and interpret maps, instructional manuals, specifications, work site directions, blue prints and written instructions.
10. Operate and work from mechanical personnel lifts (electric or gas powered).
11. Work energized circuits and equipment with company management approval as outlined in appropriate safety policy.
12. Supervise assigned job site employees to complete project.
13. Provide proper tools/materials list needed in advance.

PHYSICAL FUNCTION:

1. Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, crawl, climb, kneel, balance, push, pull and reach over head.
2. Lift 51 pounds.
3. Climb ladders. (All types).
4. Complete overhead work for full day assignments.
5. Responsible for securing tools and materials from storage areas to complete their assigned tasks.

PROMOTIONAL OBJECTIVES: Foreman