Journeyman Electrician

Lighting Maintenance Inc; Harmans (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lighting Maintenance Inc. is seeking a Journeyman Electrician to lead a small field crew repairing and maintaining highway lighting, electrical services, underground feeds, and related infrastructure. You will read blueprints, supervise a two-person team, and ensure safety while delivering quality repairs in roadways and outdoor lighting systems. This hands-on leadership role emphasizes independent work and accountability.

Qualifications

• Current clean driver’s license.
• Journeyman Electrical License required.
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent training.
• Minimum 5 years of electrical experience.
• Roadway lighting experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of field assignments.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day field operations for roadway lighting repair and maintenance work.
• Supervise and train a one- to two-person crew.
• Troubleshoot and repair highway and roadway lighting systems.
• Work on electrical services, underground wiring, lighting circuits, and control systems.
• Troubleshoot 3-phase lighting circuits.
• Locate underground electrical faults.
• Set light poles and repair pole-mounted lighting equipment.
• Install, repair, and maintain lighting fixtures, wiring, conduit, and related components.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, maps, manuals, specifications, and work orders.
• Use testing equipment, hand tools, power tools, and two-handed tools safely and effectively.
• Operate or work from bucket trucks, lifts, trenchers, backhoes, lift trucks, and related equipment when needed.
• Maintain accurate records of work performed, materials used, and job status.
• Follow NEC standards, work zone safety requirements, and all company safety procedures.
• Coordinate with managers, inspectors, customers, and other field personnel as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Blueprint reading

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Bucket truck

Testing equipment

Power tools

Lifts

Job description

Job description

Lighting Maintenance Inc. (LMI) is seeking a skilled Journeyman Electrician to lead a small field crew performing highway and roadway lighting repairs, electrical service work, underground wiring repairs, troubleshooting, and lighting system maintenance.

This is a hands-on leadership role. Most of the work will involve repairing and maintaining roadway lighting systems, electrical services, underground feeds, lighting circuits, poles, fixtures, and related infrastructure. The right person can work independently, lead a one- to two-person crew, stay organized in the field, and make sure the work is completed safely, correctly, and efficiently.

What You’ll Do

• Lead day-to-day field operations for roadway lighting repair and maintenance work
• Supervise and train a one- to two-person crew
• Troubleshoot and repair highway and roadway lighting systems
• Work on electrical services, underground wiring, lighting circuits, and control systems
• Troubleshoot 3-phase lighting circuits
• Locate underground electrical faults
• Set light poles and repair pole-mounted lighting equipment
• Install, repair, and maintain lighting fixtures, wiring, conduit, and related components
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, maps, manuals, specifications, and work orders
• Use testing equipment, hand tools, power tools, and two-handed tools safely and effectively
• Operate or work from bucket trucks, lifts, trenchers, backhoes, lift trucks, and related equipment when needed
• Maintain accurate records of work performed, materials used, and job status
• Follow NEC standards, work zone safety requirements, and all company safety procedures
• Coordinate with managers, inspectors, customers, and other field personnel as needed

Position Requirements

• Current clean driver’s license
• Journeyman Electrical License required
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent training
• Minimum 5 years of electrical experience
• Roadway lighting experience preferred
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of field assignments
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills

Preferred Certifications & Experience

• Bucket truck experience preferred — will train if needed
• OSHA 10 preferred
• Intermediate Work Zone certification preferred — will train
• CDL Class A or B preferred — will train
• MOT / TTCM certification preferred — will train
• Experience with commercial, industrial, roadway, or outdoor lighting systems
• Experience with underground electrical troubleshooting and repairs

Skills Needed

• Ability to identify conductor colors
• Strong troubleshooting skills for lighting and electrical systems
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, electrical drawings, maps, and written instructions
• Competent with power tools, hand tools, cable cutters, hammer drills, compression tools, jackhammers, and testing equipment
• Ability to safely dig trenches using hand tools or power equipment
• Knowledge of low-voltage and high-voltage electrical safety practices
• Ability to operate company trucks with automatic transmissions
• Ability to work safely around traffic, roadways, construction sites, and energized equipment
• Knowledge of NEC standards and safe work procedures

Working Conditions

• Work is performed outdoors in varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and wind
• Standard schedule is 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week
• Overtime may be required
• Occasional night work may be required
• Must be comfortable working along highways, roadways, and active work zones

Physical Requirements

• Ability to bend, stoop, squat, crawl, climb, kneel, balance, push, pull, and reach overhead
• Ability to lift up to 51 pounds
• Ability to climb ladders and work from aerial lifts or bucket trucks
• Ability to perform overhead work for full-day assignments
• Good vision, normal or corrected