Experienced Apprentice/Journeyman Electricians

ADP Workforce Now - ATS; Bangor (ME); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Reds Electrical Service Inc, a large-scale industrial electrical contractor, seeks Journeyman electricians for projects across the United States. The role is full-time in Bangor, ME with long hours and extensive travel.

The Journeyman will install, troubleshoot, and maintain electrical systems, interpret blueprints, and operate a range of hand and power tools. Travel to sites nationwide is required; safety and training are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Journeyman or Apprentice status preferred.
• Experience in installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
• Willingness to travel across the United States.

Responsibilities

• Operate safely and follow OSHA safety practices.
• Install, troubleshoot and maintain electrical systems.
• Read and interpret blueprints and drawings.
• Use hand and power tools to perform installations and repairs.
• Disassemble and replace defective parts and reassemble equipment.
• Inspect wiring and tighten connections as needed.
• Maintain tools, vehicles, and equipment and track parts.

Skills

Safety practices

Blueprint reading

Hand tools

Troubleshooting

Tools

Electrical tools

Job description

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Experienced Apprentice/Journeyman Electricians

Full Time Bangor, ME, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1074

Salary Range: $30.00 To $55.00 Hourly

At Reds Electrical Service Inc, we deliver exceptional electrical services grounded in respect, integrity, and excellence, building lasting relationships with our customers, partners, and team through trust, collaboration, and accountability. We are a large scale industrial electrical contractor with projects located across the United States. We are seeking qualified individuals to join our team as Journeymen.

The Journeyman is responsible for the installation, troubleshooting and maintenance of electrical systems.

This position typically works 58 hours per week/6 days per week. This position requires travel to sites across the United States.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate safely and follow all internal and OSHA-specific safety practices
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
• Complete the Reds Electrical Safety Training Program
• Complete required equipment training and certifications
• Correctly identify and describe common materials
• Demonstrate the ability to handle material properly to prevent damage
• Demonstrate the basic ability to interpret blueprints
• Utilize basic hand and power tools
• Perform duties as assigned
• Measure, cut, and bend wire and conduit, using measuring instruments and hand tools.
• Maintain tools, vehicles, and equipment and keep parts and supplies in order.
• Perform semi-skilled and unskilled laboring duties related to the installation, maintenance, and repair of a wide variety of electrical systems and equipment.
• Disassemble defective electrical equipment, replace defective or worn parts, and reassemble equipment, using hand tools.
• Thread conduit ends, connect couplings, and fabricate and secure conduit support brackets, using hand tools.
• Examine electrical units for loose connections and broken insulation and tighten connections, using hand tools.
• Drill holes and pull or push wiring through openings, using hand and power tools.
• Maintain a clean work area and wash parts.

Additional Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Strip insulation from wire ends, using wire stripping pliers, and attach wires to terminals for subsequent soldering.
• Trace out short circuits in wiring, using a test meter.
• Erect electrical system components and barricades, and rig scaffolds, hoists, and shoring.
• Transport tools, materials, equipment, and supplies to the work site by hand, hand truck, or heavy, motorized truck.
• Construct controllers and panels, using power drills, drill presses, taps, saws, and punches.
• Raise, lower, or position equipment, tools, and materials
• Inspecting wiring within a building to ensure it's safe
• Evaluating electrical systems to diagnose issues in wiring or circuits
• Repairing any issues within an electrical system
• Installing and connecting circuit breakers, electrical switches and outlets
• Installing new lights, appliances, and security systems
• Reading blueprint plans to install an electrical system in a new building
• Supervising and training an apprentice electrician and serving as a mentor
• Maintaining material and labor records
• Keeping track of inventory and ordering new parts

Physical Demands/Requirements:

• Lifting (Frequent): Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly, and up to 75 pounds occasionally, with or without assistance.
• Standing/Walking (Frequent): Required to stand or walk for long periods during the workday, often in confined or challenging environments.
• Bending and Stooping (Frequent): Must be able to bend, twist, squat, kneel, and reach overhead as part of daily duties when installing, troubleshooting, or repairing equipment.
• Climbing (Frequent): Ability to climb ladders, scaffolding, or stairs and work at heights of up to 30 feet or more, using fall protection as required.
• Hand/Eye Coordination: Must have excellent hand-eye coordination for handling tools, wiring, and equipment with precision.
• Manual Dexterity: Frequent use of hands and fingers to handle, grasp, and manipulate electrical tools, components, and materials.
• Vision: Must have the ability to see and distinguish colors, read schematics, blueprints, and labels, and identify equipment faults and wiring issues.
• Stamina: Must have the physical stamina to work long shifts, including overtime or weekend work, if needed.
• Work Environment: Work may be performed in noisy, hot, cold, or humid environments and may require exposure to electrical hazards, confined spaces, or heights.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (Frequent): Required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE), including hard hats, gloves, safety glasses, and hearing protection, as dictated by safety standards.

Reds Electrical Service Inc is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful work environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to these protected characteristics.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of disability status. We encourage applicants with disabilities to apply and request any necessary accommodations to ensure a fair and accessible hiring process. If you require an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact [e-mail]. Reds Electrical Service Inc complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and strives to provide a workplace that is inclusive and accessible for all employees.