Traveling Journeyman Electrician - Cedar Rapids

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. Qualified candidates will also have the opportunity to learn and grown in other divisions of Amteck, like low voltage, controls, process work, and fire alarm along with other skill sets within the electrical trade.

• 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

• 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