Industrial Journeyman Electrician

Under the general direction of the Project Foreman, the Journeyman will perform electrical duties on assigned project / construction sites. The incumbent must be an experienced, self-motivated, capable Journeyman Electrician, motivated to complete assigned duties with minimal supervision. The incumbent will perform activities such as raceway installations, grounding, terminating, instrumentation installation, switchgear installation, startup and testing, and train the upcoming apprentices. Having a journeyman certificate from the ABA or IECA is desired. Journeyman must also be willing to work in a variety of outdoor weather conditions that is normal for the geographical area they are assigned.

Primary Job Duties include but may not be limited to:

• Responsible for attendance, punctuality, and acceptable performance are critically important.
• Must have previous industrial or commercial electrical experience.
• May be required to safely drive a company vehicle to /or from a job site; on a job site, obeying all local, state and federal traffic laws.
• Responsible for communicating effectively with project foreman and other Rural employees on the job site.
• Responsible to adhere to all safety protocols and wear all required PPE equipment. provided by the Company while on the job.
• May be responsible to read / interpret project plans / details and interpret survey markings, comply with blue-stake requirements as needed.
• Responsible for accepting and following direction from the Project Foreman or other designated operations management working and be willing to work as part of a production team to complete the project within budget and within defined schedule on the project.
• Responsible to work collaboratively with other on the project to meet the project plan specifications and schedules. 
• Responsible for completing any other reasonable duties as assigned by the project foreman or management.
• Responsible to learn how to thread and bend conduit (field test will be required)
• Responsible to learn how to read project plans / blueprints (field test will be required).
• Responsible to know how to terminate transformers, motors, lighting panels
• Responsible knowing how to use / operate scissor lift, boom lift, forklift (field test will be required) and other relevant tools before using on the job. You may never operate equipment, machinery or tools you do not know how to use properly. You are responsible to know if certain tools, machinery or equipment require user certification before using such tools.

Safety Responsibilities: 

This position is designated as “safety sensitive” pursuant to A.R.S. § 23-493.  As such, the incumbent should act and carry out their assigned job duties as if in a Safety-First Environment and exercise great caution when working on a construction (project) site.  This includes looking for any hazard that may potentially cause harm to themselves or others or may cause damage or loss to any company or third-party property. Incumbents may never perform their duties while impaired caused by alcohol, drugs (legal or illegal), prescribed medication, and/or any other condition that may inhibit their ability to perform their work safely, protect other workers from any hazards, or jeopardize other third-party construction workers and/or members of the public who may be in the immediate area of the construction site.

Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience include but may not be limited:

Employee must have a minimum of 4 years of apprenticeship experience. High School or GED required.  Must have and maintain valid state driver’s license.  Specific tools are required, see tool list for more information.   

Tool Requirements: 

Multimeter

Level

Voltage Detector (wiggy)

25’ ft Tape Measure

Screwdriver sets

Nut Drive Set

Needle Nose Pliers

Conduit Reamer

Lineman Pliers

Battery Operated Drill & Impact Drill

Wire Strippers

Battery Operated Sawzall

Additional Requirements include but may not be limited to:

• Effective communication, teamwork and adherence to safety protocols are essential for this position.    
• Complete initial “new hire” safety orientation and participation in all mandatory safety training required from time-to-time after the initial hire to include but not limited to OSHA 10, trench safety, SDS and Quality Assurance orientation.

• Must be able to clear a pre-employment background screening (including a drug & alcohol, DMV (for drivers only) and criminal background).
• Some state and federal projects the company works on may require a security background before an employee may be allowed to enter the job site.

Other Required Training may include but may not be limited to: 

• Driver Orientation Training
• Trench Safety
• QMS / SDS Training
• Rigging – Safely securing loads on trucks / trailers
• Training certifications for safely operating manlifts, cranes or other similar equipment
• Lock-out / Tag-out Training - LOTO

Work Environment:

Most work will likely be conducted in the field at various client / company job sites. Some field operation positions may require periodic or extensive daily travel to job sites (local or remote), including prolonged overnight stays, to meet the needs of a project. 

The physical demands described are those that must be met by incumbent to successfully perform the essential duties of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. The incumbent in this position must be able to:

• Frequently talk, hear and see.
• Frequently use hands to handle / hold objects, tools or controls.
• Regularly stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and/or arms.
• Occasionally lift to 20 – 50 pounds.
• Regularly be able to read/use a tablet or computer. 
• Basic reading, writing and math skills to complete job-related tasks safely and complete daily job reports.
• Follow (verbal or written) assembly instructions for project parts and materials.

Company Benefits:

Rural Electric has a competitive compensation and employee benefits package that includes, health / dental / vision insurance, paid time off, Paid Holidays off, (PTO), 401K and ESOP stock plan and life insurance as well as the opportunity to participate in various other voluntary benefits plans. Employee benefits and compensation are for no fixed period and may change from time-to-time, with or without prior notice to employees, based on the competitive environment and growing needs of the business.

Disclaimer:

The job postings and/or descriptions are intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Other duties may be assigned by the appropriate company representative / manager depending on the needs and demands of a project or the company’s business.

Rural Electric, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate in making employment decisions. No questions on the company’s employment application are used for limiting or excluding any applicant from consideration for employment on a basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. Equal access to employment, services, and programs are available to all persons applying for work. Any applicant requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify a HR representative of the company.

Closing: 

Rural Electric, Inc. is an Arizona-based company providing electrical contracting services within the United States with an eye on innovation, quality and customer service. As a family owned and operated business for more than fifty years Rural Electric has grown to a leader in the industry.