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Amteck

Traveling Journeyman Electrician - General Application

Amteck, Lexington, KY, United States


Primary Role:
The Journeyman Electrician 1 (J1) works under the guidance of a Foreman or Superintendent and may
oversee the direct work of small crew of Helpers, Apprentices, or other J1's. J1's routinely perform
installation, alteration and/or repair of electrical systems, conductors and associated materials and
equipment.
Responsibilities:
•Work independently to measure, cut, bend, thread, assemble and install electrical conduit using
measuring devices, hand tools, threaders and hand or mechanical benders
•Install and terminate electrical devices, fixtures, panel boards, brand circuit and feeder
conductors
•Demonstrate a working knowledge of circuiting
•Read and understand project specifications, blueprints, and schematics
•Lay out small areas of work from electrical drawings and project documents, including
underground layout
•Correctly determine wire, conduit, and junction box sizing
•Perform basic troubleshooting of lighting and general power circuits
•Lead and mentor Helpers and Apprentices on the job site
Requirements:
•5-7 years of experience performing electrical construction in commercial and/or industrial
environments
•Equipped with all tools required by company policy and able to use them to perform assigned
tasks
•Demonstrate the Amteck Way in daily work activities, behavior and decision making
•Able to work project schedules including weekends and overtime
•Has an interest and aptitude to learn job-related material through oral instruction and
observation, typically in an on-the-job setting
•Demonstrate a team-player mentality by listening and understanding directions, working
cooperatively with others, and working safely without any threat to self or others
•Possess basic mechanical aptitude, basic mathematical ability, and the ability to learn to read
basic construction documents used daily
•The willingness to participate in field training, whether it by OJT, classroom-based, or
completely virtual
While performing the duties of this job, employee is required to perform the essential functions of the
role with or without accommodations. Essential functions include:
•Ability to understand oral and written instructions; ability to talk and hear.
•Compliance with Amteck's dress code and personal appearance policies.
•To perceive or comprehend by the sense of sight. Characteristics are: Focus, Color perception
or depth perception. Must be able to see small objects and small print on dials and
drawings
•Employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and remain sitting for long periods of time.
Employee will frequently use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with
hands and arms. This includes lifting arm(s) above shoulder level to install equipment.
•Ability to manipulate materials and/or equipment up to 50 lbs, frequently and at long distances
(30+ feet) as needed.
•Ability to move up or mount by using the hands or feet to include: Ladders - Step stool, 8' to 10'
ladder, extension ladder, Stairways - 3 or more flights. This includes working at heights over 30
feet.
•To stretch out, extend, or put forth a bodily part. To touch or grasp something, by extending or
stretching. To touch, lift, hold or operate with the hands up to 50 times
daily.
•To bend forward or down from the middle of the waist or the middle of the back, to bend,
downwards, to lower oneself and/or to move freely on hands and knees between 20-50 times
daily.
•Perform skilled work in cramped areas, overhead, at heights, and in a variety of weather
conditions.