Journeyman Electrician

Job Description:

Journeyman Electrician (E5)

Pay Range: $26- $30

The Journeyman Electrician (E5) independently performs skilled electrical installation, maintenance, and repair work in accordance with applicable codes, project specifications, and company standards. This role requires a high level of technical competency, safety awareness, and accountability for quality workmanship, while providing guidance and mentorship to apprentices.

• Install, modify, maintain, and repair electrical systems and components
• Read, interpret, and work from electrical drawings, schematics, and specifications
• Perform conduit installation, wire pulling, terminations, and equipment hookups
• Troubleshoot electrical systems and identify root causes of issues
• Perform testing, inspections, and verification of completed work
• Ensure all work complies with NEC, local codes, and project requirements
• Mentor and guide apprentice electricians
• Coordinate daily tasks with lead electricians or foremen
• Identify material shortages, design conflicts, or safety concerns and communicate them to supervision
• Participate in job hazard analyses (JHAs), permits, and lockout/tagout procedures
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas
• Participate in toolbox talks, safety meetings, and required training
• Report hazards, near misses, and incidents immediately
• Perform other duties as assigned consistent with skill level

• High school diploma or GED required
• State-issued Journeyman Electrician license (where applicable)
• Operational understanding and working knowledge of the current NEC code
• and industry best practices
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Effective communication and teamwork skills

• Journeyman Electrician license
• OSHA 30-hour Construction Safety
• NFPA 70E (Electrical Safety)
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) training
• First Aid / CPR (preferred)
• Jobsite-specific and equipment-specific training as required
• Arc Flash Awareness Training

• Journeyman Electrician must provide and maintain their own basic hand tools customary to the electrical trade
• All hand tools must be in safe working condition and comply with company and jobsite safety requirements

• Completion of an approved apprenticeship program
• Typically 4+ years of electrical trade experience

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, and work overhead for extended periods
• Ability to work from ladders, scaffolds, and elevated work platforms
• Ability to work in hot, cold, noisy, dusty, or confined environments
• Ability to wear required PPE, including hard hat, gloves, safety glasses, FR clothing, and fall protection

• Industrial and commercial construction jobsites
• Indoor and outdoor work
• Exposure to energized electrical systems, moving machinery, and varying weather conditions
• Work hours may include nights, weekends, and overtime as required

• Works with minimal supervision; may provide direction to apprentices and helpers

• Comply with all company and site safety policies and procedures
• Lead by example in safe work practices and hazard awareness
• Exercise stop-work authority when unsafe conditions exist
• Demonstrate accountability for personal and crew safety

Successful performance in this role supports advancement to Lead Electrician (E6) based on technical skill, leadership ability, safety performance, and company needs.