Journeyman Electrician

Bergelectric; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k with employer matching

Job summary

Bergelectric is seeking a Journeyman Wireman in California to install, repair, and test electrical systems across commercial, industrial, and residential projects. You will read blueprints, build control panels, troubleshoot faults, and mentor crew members on safety and best practices.

This role emphasizes strict adherence to codes and Bergelectric safety policies, with a comprehensive benefits package and a safety‑sensitive environment.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current Journeyman Wireman license (if required by location).
• Experience installing power systems: lighting, fire protection, security, data networks.
• Ability to build/maintain control panels and systems.
• Experience reading Electrical Single Line blueprints.
• Experience fault-finding in electrical equipment and circuits.
• Ability to verify compliance and function of installations.
• Experience assisting with project/crew management.
• Ability to manage material estimates.
• Demonstrate leadership and pre-planning abilities.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, test electrical systems across sectors with safety focus.
• Use hand and power tools.
• Measure, cut, bend, and install wire and conduit.
• Feed, pull, terminate wire in control centers and gear.
• Splice and terminate wires at junctions.
• Troubleshoot equipment and build control panels from drawings.
• Prepare sketches and diagrams of wiring locations.
• Delegate tasks and assist training of others.
• Communicate with foremen and crew.
• Maintain workflow to meet productivity objectives.
• Demonstrate professionalism with colleagues, customers, vendors.
• Adhere to safety policies.

Skills

Journeyman Wireman license

Power systems installation

Control panels installation

Electrical single-line diagrams

Electrical troubleshooting

Leadership & pre-planning

Tools

Electrical hand tools

Power tools

Electrical blueprints (S/L)

Job description

Overview

Function as a Journeyman for Bergelectric Corp.; installing new electrical systems and repairing existing electrical systems while maintaining compliance with national, state and local electrical codes along with all Bergelectric Corp. policies and procedures. Support activities at commercial, industrial, institutional and residential locations. This is considered to be a safety sensitive position.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, maintain, and test commercial, industrial and residential electricalsystems in full support of Bergelectric Corp. safety, operations and productivity initiatives.
• Use industry related hand tools and power tools.
• Measure, cut, bend, thread, etc. and install wire and electrical cable systems, conduit systems and other wire raceway systems.
• Feed to, pull into, and terminate wire and cable within control centers, distribution boxes, transformers, transducers, switch gear, receptacles,switches, etc.
• Splice and terminate wires at junction points.
• Troubleshoot equipment electrical systems and control circuits and build control panels from drawings.
• Prepare sketches and schematic diagrams showing the location of wiring and electrical systems.
• Delegate tasks and assist with training other employees.
• Communicate effectively with Foremen and crew members.
• Maintain workflow schedule to ensure all Bergelectric Corp. productivity objectives are met.
• Demonstrate the highest level of professionalism and courtesy when interacting with colleagues, customers and vendors.
• Adhere to all Bergelectric Corp.’s safety policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current Journeyman Wireman license (if required by the applicable state, city or county).
• Ability to install power systems: lighting, fire protection, security, and data network.
• Ability to build and install control panels and provide maintenance to systems.
• Experience using Electrical Single Line blueprints.
• Experience finding and repairing faults in electrical apparatus and circuits.
• Ability to verify compliance and functionality of installations.
• Experience helping with the management of a project and crew.
• Ability to manage material estimates.
• Demonstrate strong leadership and pre-planning abilities.

Physical Demands

• Lift 50 lbs. from the ground and pull 50 lbs. of force.
• Perform ladder climbing, wire pulling and conduit bending.
• Fully squat, stoop or kneel while wearing a 25 lbs. tool belt.
• Maintain a standing position for long periods of time while performing repetitive actions such as grasping or manipulating wires.
• Work off of ladders, man lifts or reach booms.

Working Environment

• A variety of weather conditions including cold, snow, rain, heat, etc.
• High noise levels.

Salary Range

USD $40.00 - USD $46.00 /Hr.

Benefits

Bergelectric is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and a 401k retirement plan with employer matching.

EEO Statement

The information contained in the job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed by this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned by the Supervisor or their designee.

Bergelectric is a Federal government contractor and subject to the requirements of the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP). We have listed the affirmative action laws that we are governed by and their implementing regulations for your easy reference:

• The Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistant Act of 1974, as amended (41 C.F.R. 60-300)
• Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (41 C.F.R. 60-741)