Journeyman Electrician

Gaylor Electric, Inc.; Covington (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Gaylor Electric, Inc. is seeking a skilled journeyman electrician to lead installations, alterations, and repairs across residential, commercial, and industrial projects in Covington, GA. You will read blueprints, install conduits, and terminate cables while maintaining safety standards.

The role demands OSHA compliance, proper tool handling, and the ability to work at heights and in varied environments. A journeyman license with six years of field experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Accredited Apprenticeship completion or six years of on‑the‑job electrical experience preferred.
• Must understand and comply with OSHA safety requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, blueprints, and schematics.
• Proficiency in using hand tools and power tools safely and effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead installation, alteration, addition, and repair of electrical systems per job specifications.
• Troubleshoot and resolve electrical issues promptly.
• Install conduits, terminate wiring, and verify proper operation of circuits.
• Ensure compliance with NEC, state and local codes and safety procedures.

Skills

Electrical installations

Troubleshooting

Conduit bending

Lockout/Tagout safety

OSH awareness

Blueprints/diagrams

Team leadership

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cable cutters

Hammer drills

Conduit benders

Compression tools

Jack hammers

Job description

SCOPE OF WORK

Ability to lead and perform installations, alterations, additions, and/or repairs of electrical systems, conductors, and associated materials and equipment within the residential, commercial, and industrial electrical industry.

Proficient in troubleshooting and proactively problem-solving electrical systems.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Uses Gaylor Values as tools to carry out all job responsibilities
• Understands and complies with Company and job safety requirements (O.S.H.A.)
• Understands and follows lock out tag out procedures
• Acquires and maintains personal hand tools per Company policy
• Certified to operate platform and boom lifts, or able to obtain certification upon hire
• Able to perform work at various heights, up to 90’, from ladders, scaffolds, aerial lifts, cat walks, roofs, or other designated safe work areas
• Works from all assigned types of mobile elevated work platforms
• Able to accurately bend and install all types of conduit
• Understands use of degrees in bending conduit (i.e. concentric bending)
• Able to use two handed tools/equipment (i.e. cable cutters, hammer drills, compression tools, jack hammers, etc.)
• Understands and has ability to properly erect pulley systems to lift/move heavy equipment
• Possesses knowledge of and ability to properly give “hand signals” to operators
• Understands various types of switching of branch circuits (i.e. 3-way, 4-way, etc.)
• Possesses knowledge of circuit grounding practices, transformer connections, over-current protection, parallel circuits, fuse/circuit breakers, motors, cable trays and their supports
• Possesses knowledge of effects of soil on underground installations and cables
• Possesses knowledge of trench safety required during installation of underground conductors
• Possesses knowledge of other trades, including concrete, masonry, metals, and wood construction methods
• Possesses skill to accurately plan and install conductors in conduits and raceways
• Possesses knowledge of and ability to accurately install electrical devices and fixtures in a timely manner
• Able to work in restrictive/tight areas (i.e. switchgear rooms, crawl spaces, utility tunnels, attics, etc.)
• Able to install switchgear and perform the required terminations
• Has experience in terminations/splicing up to and including 600 volts
• Possesses technical knowledge, safety knowledge, and ability to work with live and energized parts
• Leads and assists in all types of wire pulls (i.e. conduit, cable tray, floor ducts, wire way, etc.)
• Understands verbal instructions and heeds safety warnings
• Demonstrates and exhibits proper use and safe handling of tools, equipment, and materials
• Reads and understands labels, job site maps/directions, instruction manuals, and written instructions
• Possesses knowledge of blueprints, shop drawings, ladder logic diagrams, and has ability to visualize completed work prior to installation
• Understands and complies with NEC, state, and local codes
• Understand basic math and can properly read tape measure
• Able to add, subtract, divide, multiply, and accurately use electrical formulas
• Takes pride in craftsmanship

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reports to assigned job site location on time, as directed
• Maintains and properly stores tools, materials, and equipment
• Organizes materials and tools to maintain clean and neat work area
• Possesses ability to dig trenches, either by use of hand tools or equipment as necessary
• Mounts and installs assigned hardware (such as conduit, wires, and strapping) as directed
• Accurately identifies colors of wires and conductors
• Plans, schedules, and organizes tasks to meet deadlines
• Accurately interprets electrical construction drawings, terminates cables, installs, and trouble shoots control wiring from schematics
• Completes routine daily inspections of equipment and work areas to verify accurate and timely installations
• Completes and documents regular safety inspections, as assigned
• Accurately and effectively directs and trains Helpers and Apprentices in proper work practices to meet production requirements
• Safely performs assigned tasks with limited supervision

WORKING CONDITIONS

• May require working in all elements (heat, cold, rain, snow, etc.) depending on job location and/or time of year
• Must be able to utilize construction site sanitary facilities (port-o-lets)
• Must have required hand tools at all times while at work site (waist tool belts can weigh up to 30 lbs.)
• Must be able to work scheduled hours as well as overtime, as required, on short notice
• Must be able to work in noisy environments
• Must be able to remain calm in times of heightened emotional situations
• Must work well with others as a member of a team to complete tasks

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to wear personnel protective equipment (i.e., hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, high visibility vest, safety harness, etc.) when required
• Ability to stand, bend, stoop, squat, crawl, climb, kneel, balance, push, pull, and reach overhead for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift loads of up to 51 lbs.
• Repetitive use of arms, hands, and fingers
• Ability to climb and use ladders and scaffolding of all types for extended periods of time
• Possess good vision/hearing (normal or corrected)
• Ability to make transition from designated employee parking areas to construction areas and be able to gain access to all levels of building/structure, even if only means of access is by OSHA approved site construction ladder or stairs still under construction but deemed safe for use
• Ability to work while constantly moving
• Ability to reach and stretch to position equipment, fixtures, etc. while maintaining balance
• Ability to use both hands simultaneously for tying knots and for proper use of power equipment
• Must be able to see color to discern color-coded wiring
• Must be physically capable of pulling wires and cables through conduits

EDUCATION

• High School graduate or equivalency, preferred

EXPERIENCE

• Accredited Apprenticeship Program completion or six years on the job electrical experience required
• Journeyman License requirement in states, locales, or projects, as required