Electrical Journeyman II-Canton, MS (33204)

CEC; Mississippi; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

CEC is seeking a Journeyman Electrician for commercial and industrial electrical work. You will install, alter, add, and repair electrical systems, following codes and safety guidelines on active construction sites.

This safety sensitive role requires reading blueprints, coordinating with foremen, and mentoring Apprentices while traveling up to 15% as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent is required.
• Minimum 4 years of electrical work experience in commercial/industrial construction.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation are required.
• Must comply with attendance, drug and background checks and safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes blueprints, schematics, and drawings for proper installation.
• Plans layout and installation of wiring, equipment, and fixtures per codes.
• Ensures tools and materials are ready and available for work.
• Maintains safety and meets project deadlines within budget.
• Trains Apprentice Electricians and assists foreman on-site.

Skills

Driver's license

Building codes knowledge

Communication skills

Attendance compliance

Drug/background check

Travel up to 15%

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

CEC is one of the top specialty subcontractors in the country. With our rapid growth, we’re looking for passionate, talented, and creative individuals to join our team. If you’re ready for a challenge that will elevate your career, this is the right place, right time, right people.

Position Summary

As a Journeyman Electrician, you will be responsible for performing commercial/industrial electrical work consisting of installation, alterations, additions and repairs of electrical systems, conductors and associated materials and equipment within the electrical construction industries. This is a safety sensitive position.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to the following:

• Analyzes blueprints, schematics, and drawings of electrical systems to ensure proper and efficient installation.
• Plans layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures based on job specifications, local building codes, and safety guidelines.
• Prepares work area and ensures tools, material, and equipment needed are present for work to be completed.
• Continually works safe to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Connects wiring and equipment per code and job specification.
• Performs duties and operates equipment as permissible by license status and proper training.
• Inspects electrical systems, equipment, and components to ensure compliance with codes and specifications to identify hazards, defects, and necessary adjustments/repairs to ensure a safe work environment.
• Troubleshoots and diagnoses cause of electrical problems and corrects equipment and/or repairs system as needed.
• Works with assigned foreman, coworkers, and other job site workers to complete electrical work properly and efficiently.
• Monitors electrical work of Apprentice Electricians to ensure electrical work is completed properly and satisfactorily based on job specifications and code requirements.
• Trains and guides Apprentice Electricians to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring and equipment.
• Advises foreman and/or site management of hazardous conditions.
• Participates in meetings and trainings as assigned.
• Prepares written materials to document activities and log information as required by the job site or Company procedures.
• Provides assistance during emergencies to resolve immediate safety concerns.
• Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure efficient and effective processes, completion of projects and smooth operation of department.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Minimum 4 years prior experience performing electrical work in a commercial or industrial construction environment.

Skills, Knowledge And Abilities

• Valid Driver's License and own reliable transportation.
• Excellent working knowledge of the Building Codes.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must meet attendance standards and comply with late/absence notification procedures.
• Must be able to pass drug and background check.
• Travel up to 15% may be required based on company needs.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

May work inside or outside. Possible exposure to hot and cold temperatures, in all-weather elements such as rain, heat, cold and snow. This position also requires work at extreme heights, in areas that are under construction, or in restricted areas such as a switchgear room, manhole, utility tunnel, crawl space, or attic, in confined spaces, and on slippery or uneven surfaces; works on ladders, scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks, in ditches and excavations; works in and around single and multi-story buildings with all exposures typical of a heavy construction site, including portable sanitary facilities.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, crawl, climb, kneel, balance, push, pull and reach overhead.
• Lift 51 pounds, routinely. Constantly move about on the feet.
• Climb ladders of all types.
• Complete full day assignments involving overhead work.
• Must be able to make transition from employee parking area or street into construction work areas and to access all levels of the building, even if the only means of access is by O.S.H.A. approved site construction ladder or stairs still under construction, but acceptable for use.
• Must be capable of securing tools and materials from storage areas to complete assigned tasks. Possess good vision, normal or corrected.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Possess good hearing, normal or corrected.
• Must be able to positively identify different colors of wiring. Wear personal protective equipment (hard hat, safety glasses, safety vest) at all times.
• Must be able to work 8 hours a day, 40 hours per week, and overtime as required and night shifts, as needed. This position requires flexible work hours. In order to get a project completed on time, this position may be required to work overtime, weekends, and night shifts.
• Must be able to work in the presence of customers and their representatives with little or no interference or disruption to the customer while maintaining a professional and courteous image.

CEC Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to attracting and retaining the best-qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.