Electrician Journeyman 1

Kiewit-Corporation-cba042a0; Soda Springs (ID); On-site; USD 52,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking an experienced electrician to plan, lay out, install, test and repair wiring, electrical fixtures, motors, equipment and control systems in accordance with plans, specifications, codes and industry standards.

The role requires installing conduit, cable, and duct banks, wiring terminations, and testing systems for safety and compatibility. Applicants should be able to work outdoors, in confined spaces, and in all weather conditions, with overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with experience in the field
• Strong working knowledge and abilities for the position
• Ability to understand and transmit written and oral instructions clearly

Responsibilities

• Interpret drawings, sketches, and plans to determine best work procedures and tools
• Measure, cut, bend, thread, assemble and install conduit; weld supports
• Install and secure control and distribution apparatus
• Test systems and ensure circuit continuity and safety
• Inspect and correct deficiencies to contract plans
• Operate a range of hand, power, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical tools
• Estimate sizes, quantities, and time, costs, resources, or materials

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Reading blueprints/drawings

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electrical tools

Measuring tools

Layout tools

Power tools

Job description

Plan, lay-out, install, test and repair wiring, electrical fixtures, apparatus, motors, equipment and control systems in accordance with all applicable plans, specifications, codes and industry standards.

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

• Interprets drawings, sketches, software, plans and determines best work procedures, tools, equipment needed to troubleshoot and repair problems
• Measures, cuts, bends, threads, assembles and installs electrical conduit; weld supports; install cable and duct banks; make terminations
• Installs control and distribution apparatus’ and fastens in place
• Test and start up systems and continuity of circuit to insure electrical compatibility and safety of components
• Observes functioning of installed equipment or system to determine hazards and need for adjustments, relocation, or replacement
• May be required to pull wire through conduit; connect wiring to lighting fixtures and power equipment
• Work with high and low voltage systems
• Disassembles and repairs defective electrical equipment or systems
• Operate electrical and mechanical hand tools, power, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical tools
• Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
• Inspect subordinate's work for compliance with the contract plans and specifications, point out deficiencies and explain and take any corrective action needed.

Qualifications

• May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area.
• Must possess strong working knowledge skills and abilities for position.
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision.
• Proficient in the safe and efficient use of electrical, hand tools, power tools and layout tools as well as measurement tools

Requirements

• Able to meet all physical requirements.
• Must have all required tools
• Expected to climb and work at heights and in confined spaces (may exceed 200 ft)
• Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Able to work overtime, nights, and weekends as required by the workload
• Observe and comply with all safety and project rules. Performs other duties as required.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Few contractors can build what Kiewit builds, the way Kiewit builds it. We only hire the best — and our family mentality will drive you to continue to be the best.

There’s no limit to what you’ll work on at Kiewit. With contracts in different markets and geographic areas, Kiewit careers offer opportunities totackle new challenges all the time. Whether you’re building a facility that can turn water into power or a safer transportation network, you’re bound to make an impact in new and exciting ways.