Electrical Service Technician

Gaylor Electric, Inc.; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Gaylor Electric, Inc. seeks a Service Technician to perform electrical service installations, alterations, additions, and repairs across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors.

You will read drawings, terminate cables, install and troubleshoot control wiring, bend conduit, and maintain tools and vehicles. The role requires safety‑driven work habits, the ability to work with limited supervision, and coordination with crews to meet project deadlines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent experience.
• Journeyperson license where required.
• Valid driver’s license and insurability by the company’s carrier.
• Understands NEC, state and local codes.

Responsibilities

• Read electrical construction drawings, schematics, blueprints, and ladder logic diagrams.
• Terminate cables, install and troubleshoot control wiring.
• Accurately bend and install conduit.
• Perform terminations/splicing of high voltage and fiber optic cables.
• Plan, schedule and organize tasks to meet deadlines with crew.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and vehicle, ensuring safety and organization.
• Document progress and communicate with the service department.

Skills

Blueprints

Conduit bending

Cable termination

High voltage

Fiber optic

Control wiring

Safety

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Scope of Work: The Service Technician performs service installations, alterations, additions, and/or repairs of electrical systems, conductors, and associated materials and equipment within the residential, commercial, and industrial electrical industry. Responsible for performing electrical service tasks and projects with limited supervision, ensuring safety, efficiency, and quality. This role involves interpreting electrical construction drawings, terminating cables, installing and troubleshooting control wiring, and maintaining tools, equipment, and vehicles. The technician will work closely with supervisors and crew members to meet project objectives and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Safety and Work Habits:
• Demonstrate safe work habits while performing all electrical service tasks/projects.
• Perform work at various heights and in restrictive/tight areas.
• Dig trenches using hand tools or equipment.
• Technical Skills:
• Read and accurately interpret electrical construction drawings, schematics, blueprints, and ladder logic diagrams.
• Terminate cables, install, and troubleshoot control wiring.
• Accurately bend and install all types of conduit.
• Possess knowledge of wire pulls, concrete, masonry, metals, and wood construction methods.
• Perform terminations/splicing of high voltage and fiber optic cables.
• Use electrical formulas for accurate calculations.
• Project Management:
• Plan, schedule, and organize tasks efficiently to meet deadlines.
• Coordinate activities with assigned crew to meet project objectives.
• Assign field employees to project tasks based on individual ability and experience.
• Monitor materials, tools, and equipment for accurate ordering or scheduling.
• Documentation and Communication:
• Utilize and maintain accurate project documentation (e.g., time sheets, progress reports, daily logs).
• Keep customers/clients informed regarding the status of work progress.
• Report end-of-day progress to the service department dispatcher.
• Complete timely follow-up with pending projects.
• Maintenance and Organization:
• Maintain proper care of tools, equipment, and vehicle.
• Organize materials and tools to maintain a clean and neat work area.
• Maintain material inventory on vehicle to adequately serve customers/clients.
• Ensure proper appearance and maintenance of vehicle (inside and outside).
• Interpersonal Skills:
• Cultivate a cooperative working relationship with managers, supervisors, fellow employees, and customers/clients.
• Check with customers/clients prior to and at the end of the project.

Minimum Requirements

• License Requirement: Only in states and locales where required. Must have valid vehicle operator’s license and be deemed insurable by the Company’s insurance carrier.
• Education: High school graduate, holder of G.E.D., or equivalent studies/experience.
• Experience: Experienced position, less than 6 years of electrical experience required.
• Maintains a valid driver’s license and is deemed insurable by the company’s insurance carrier.
• Holds a Journeyperson license in states and locales where required.
• Understands and complies with all NEC, state, and local codes.