Electrician - General Contractor

Crowder-Constructors-Inc; Fuquay-Varina (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Crowder is seeking an Electrical Mechanic/Journeyman/Lead Electrician to install and connect relays, motor controls, and various switches, while interpreting electrical drawings. The role includes field wiring, conduit installation, and testing for safety and reliability across projects in the Southeast.

Responsibilities cover planning, sketching, wiring through conduit, supervising helpers, and ensuring code compliance.

Qualifications

• Rate information using personal judgment or standards that can be measured or checked.
• Work within precise limits or standards of accuracy.
• Perform a variety of duties which may change often.
• Use reason and logic.
• Perform arithmetical operations rapidly and accurately.
• See detail in objects or drawings and recognize slight differences in shapes or shadings.
• Picture flat drawings as 3-dimensional objects.

Responsibilities

• Plan new or modified installations to minimize waste of materials and ensure future maintenance access.
• Prepare sketches or follow diagrams to install wiring and conduit per plan and code.
• Measure, cut, bend, thread, and install conduit with appropriate tools.
• Supervise or pull wiring through conduit with a helper.
• Splice wires and connect to lighting fixtures and equipment.
• Install control and distribution equipment like switches and relays.
• Connect power cables to motors and install grounding leads.
• Test circuitry for safety and compatibility using instruments.
• Observe equipment to identify hazards and necessary adjustments.
• Supervise or repair faulty equipment as needed.

Skills

Judgment accuracy

Precision standards

Multitasking

Reasoning

Arithmetic

Detail recognition

Spatial visualization

Tools

Saws

Pipe threading machine

Conduit bender

Job description

Primary function of an Electrical Mechanic/Journeyman/Lead Electrician: Install and connect starting relays, variable-speed motor controls, defrost timers, high and lowpressure switches, oil pressure failure switches, humidistats, limit switches, solenoid valves, and short cycle timers. May interpret electrical drawings, including site plans, floor plans, and detail drawings. May be responsible for craft that installs and repairs wiring, electrical, and control wiring.

Typical duties include but are not limited to:

• Plan new or modified installations to minimize waste of materials, provide access for future maintenance, and avoid unsightly, hazardous, and unreliable wiring, consistent with specifications and local electrical code.
• Prepare sketches showing locations of wiring and equipment, or follows diagrams or blueprints, insuring that completion of future walls, ceilings and flooring measures, cuts, bends, threads, assembles, and installs electrical conduit, using such tools as saws, pipe threading machines, and conduit bender.
• May measure, cut, bend, thread, assemble, and install electrical conduit, using such tools as saws, pipe threading machine, and conduit bender.
• Supervise or pull wiring through conduit assisted by a helper.
• Splice wires by stripping insulation away from terminal leads twisting wires together and applying tape or terminal.
• Connect wiring to lighting fixtures and power equipment.
• Install control and distribution apparatus, such as switches, relays, and circuit-breaker pane.
• Connect power cables to equipment such as electric motors, and install grounding leads.
• Test continuity of circuitry of circuit to insure electrical compatibility and safety of components using testing instruments such as ohmmeter, battery, and buzzer, and oscilloscope.
• Observe functioning of installed equipment or system to determine hazards and need for adjustments, relocation, or replacement.
• May supervise or repair faulty equipment or systems.

Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience:

• Rate information using personal judgment or standards that can be measured or checked
• Work within precise limits or standards of accuracy
• Perform a variety of duties which may change often
• Use reason and logic
• Perform arithmetical operations rapidly and accurately
• See detail in objects or drawings and recognize slight differences in shapes or shadings
• Picture flat drawings as 3-dimensional objects

REQUIREMENTS:

ALL Applicants must be: 18 years of Age, Able to Pass a Drug Test, Legally Eligible to Work in the US.Additional Requirements for Craftworkers:Must haveown transportation to and from jobsite every work day (driver's license not required), Must provide own hand tools (excluding power tools), May be expected to travel where the project requires (multi-state opportunities).

CROWDER IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (EOE)
All Qualified Minorities, Females, Individuals with Disabilities and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Crowder is a Drug Free Workplace and E-Verify Employer

Since 1947, Crowder has built a legacy of success in the construction industry. We work throughout the Southeast on heavy construction infrastructure projects ranging from bridges, dams, water and waste water treatment facilities, power plants and other energy facilities.Weare a general contractor who self performs civil, electrical and mechanical tradeson both traditional and more complex alternative delivery projects. As a family-owned company, it is thespirit of not only doing the right things, butdoing things the right way that is the true legacy of our founders and our people. Crowder is Building America and Proud of It as reflected in our Mission Statement: We are dedicated to superior performance and committed to making a positive difference for our clients, for our communities, and in the lives of our employees.

Benefits: At the heart of Crowder’s Mission Statement is the commitment to "make a positive difference in the lives of our employees." Our comprehensive benefits package is custom-designed to achieve that goal through access to the following benefits: Health Plans, including Medical, Dental and Vision, Healthcare Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, Wellness Program with Incentives, 401k Savings and Profit Sharing Plan with Matching Contributions, Life/AD&D Insurance, Supplemental Voluntary and Dependent Life Insurance, Short and Long Term Disability, Hospital Indemnity and Critical Illness, Company Paid Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave, Crowder YOUniversity Career-Based Training, Educational Assistance, Direct Deposit. Benefits may vary based on position and length of employment.

Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact Employee Services at

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Equal Opportunity Employer, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

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