Traveling Journeyman Electrician - General Application

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.