Description

Overview:

The following job description describes the general duties, requirements and qualifications for the classification of journeyman electrician. Each individual's group classification and corresponding wage rate is based on the percentage of the following job description with respect to the skills, education and experience that each individual possesses.

Any employee, regardless of their group classification or wage rate, may be required to perform all of the following tasks in their entirety or in part. In addition, this job description is general and may not include all of the skills, responsibilities, qualifications or education necessary to accomplish the work required by this, or any other position.

Tasks: Under intermittent supervision employee has the ability to demonstrate the following competencies at an expert level including all competencies in the subordinate levels.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Supervise, Direct, monitor, train, and work alongside one Electrician Trainee and/or one Apprentice.
• Delegate tasks to Electrician Trainee and/or one Apprentice to ensure a safe and timely completion of assignments.
• Operate any hand and power tools and equipment necessary to perform all trade associated assignments.
• Complete multi-task assignments involving all aspects of the trade: field sketches, schematics, one line diagrams, and blueprints.
• Generate complete tools and materials list for assigned tasks.
• Performs assignment lay-outs and preparation for installation via verbal instructions, field sketches, schematics, blueprint, one line diagrams and blue print reference
• Instructs employees assisting him/her in the correct operation of tools and equipment, safe work practices, electrical principles and applicable NEC
• Complete all assignment-related paperwork accurately and on a timely basis.
• Able to perform troubleshooting and problem resolution in electrical circuits, systems and equipment.
• Provide input on employee evaluations.
• Performs metering and testing up to 480 volts following live-work policies and procedures.
• Interprets and applies requirements of NEC for all installations, including special systems and occupancy.
• Able to read UBC, NFPA-72, NFPA-70E, construction safety orders and all applicable code requirements at an advance level.
• Abides by the company rules & policy & safety requirements and report all violations & incidents to immediate supervisor and safety manager.
• Performs other project related duties and assignments as instructed by Supervisor.
• Investigates or assists in investigation and reporting of jobsite incidents.
• Acceptable attendance
• May be called upon to perform the duties of subordinate levels.
• All other duties as assigned.

Education, Certifications, Licenses:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Holds a current General Electrical certification through the state

Supervisory Responsibility:

This position has no supervisory responsibility.

Work Environment:

Regularly exposed to environmental conditions inside and outside: inclement weather, cold, heat, and humidity. The noise level in the work environment can be loud. Frequently exposed to vibrations, moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, machines, dust and chemicals. May be required to function in crawl spaces, shafts, man holes, small enclosed rooms, and other areas of close proximity. Occasionally required to work on elevated surfaces including on ladders and lifts.

Physical Demands:The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Regularly required to talk in order to communicate detailed, important, and accurate instructions to internal and external customers.
• Frequently required walking for long and short distances, walking from one worksite to another.
• Frequently required to stand for sustained periods of time
• Frequently required to bend or twist at the neck and torso
• Frequently required to crouching, squatting, stooping, kneeling
• Frequently required to use and climb ladders to work from heights
• Occasionally required to use scissor, boom, and other personnel lifts to access the work area
• Frequently required to reach above head
• Frequently required to reach forward, grab, grasp, pinching, handle material and tools using upper extremities
• Frequently required to perform repetitive motion tasks
• Frequently required to pull or push using force
• Frequently required to lift objects from low to high positions in horizontal to vertical motions
• Frequently required to lift objects weighing up to 25lbs
• Occasionally required to lift objects weighing up to 50lbs with assistance
• Occasionally sitting in chair, vehicle, or equipment
• Frequently required to talk, express or exchange detailed, important information by means of verbal communication.
• Constantly required to hear sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to hear detailed information and distinguish sounds to avoid hazards.
• Required to have near and far sited visual acuity with or without correction. Must be able to inspect small parts, operating tools, using measurement devices and/or assembly or fabrication parts. Must also be able to visually identify and read posted signs, instructions, and identify possible hazards
• Required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.

Qualifications

Qualifications: In addition to the tasks listed, the ideal candidate shall have, at minimum:

• Ability to read electrical drawings
• Proficient at the interpretation and application of blueprints, including architectural, civil, and structural prints.
• Strong communication skills ability to provide and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Effectively communicates technical information with peers, assistants, project supervision & other trades.
• Demonstrate expert proficiency in all basic aspects of trade related materials, components, equipment, systems, methods installation, safety procedures, safe work practices, basic calculations, blueprint, and drawing interpretation & troubleshooting.
• Demonstrates self-motivation and initiative
• Exhibits high level of organization throughout work tasks.
• Demonstrates a positive attitude and eagerness to learn.
• Proficient at arithmetic (including fractions & decimals) and basic algebra.

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