Journeyman Electrician

DKD Enterprises; Lovington (NM); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per Diem

Weekly pay

Health Insurance

Vision

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

401 (K)

Room for advancement

Job summary

DKD Enterprises is seeking an Electrician with Journeyman experience to perform installations, alterations, additions, and repairs of electrical systems across residential, commercial, and industrial settings in Lovington, NM. Immediate start and per diem offered. Must be able to read blueprints and wiring diagrams and direct apprentices.

Safety compliance with O.S.H.A. and company policies is required. Candidates should be able to work 8–10 hours, overtime as needed, and carry their own hand

Qualifications

• Journeyman license or equivalent work experience.
• High School diploma or GED or equivalent training.
• Minimum 2 years of previous electrical experience.

Responsibilities

• Reading and interpreting construction electrical drawings and schematics.
• Installing, altering, and repairing electrical systems and wiring.
• Directing apprentices and ensuring safety compliance on site.
• Using hand tools and power tools to complete installations.

Skills

Conduit installation

Blueprint reading

Electrical knowledge

Safety compliance

Troubleshooting

Education

Journeyman License or equivalent

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Hydraulic benders

KO punches

Cable cutters

Backhoe

Job description

Immediate Start! Per Diem!

Jobsite is located in Lovington NM.

Scope of Work:

Work will consist of installations, alterations, additions, and/or repairs of electrical systems, conductors, and associated materials and equipment within the residential, commercial, and industrial electrical industry. Should have the ability to direct less experienced apprentices. Immediate Start.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs all electrical tasks with general supervision.
• Has the ability to read and accurately interpret construction electrical drawings, terminate cables, and install and troubleshoot control wiring from drawings.
• Clearly understands and complies with Company/Job Safety Requirements. (O.S.H.A.).
• Has the ability to read blueprints, terminate cable, install and troubleshoot control wiring from drawings.
• Able to demonstrate experience factors exceeding an electrical helper and must be sufficient on rough-in work.
• Must be able to report to assigned Job site location on time as directed.
• Maintains and properly stores tools and equipment.
• Proper use and Safe handling of tools, equipment, and materials.
• Accurately organizes materials and tools in order to maintain a clean and neat work area.
• Accurately / timely troubleshoots control wiring.
• The job requires an employee to have required hand tools with them at all times while at the worksite. (Waist tool belts can weigh up to 30 lbs.)
• Accurately read labels, job site maps/directions, instruction manuals, and written instructions.
• The employee must have the ability to acquire/maintain personal hand tools as directed.
• Ability to install all sizes of conduit that will ensure timely installations.
• Ability to install switchgear and its terminations.
• Must be able to accurately make feeder and branch circuit calculations.
• Must be able to safely use all power tools, saws, threaders, wire tuggers, hydraulic benders, and KO punches.
• Performs any job assignments or duties assigned by Foreman.

Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Positively identify colors of wires.
• Comprehends reading and drawing prints and schematics of the same.
• Must use all power tools, saws, threaders, wire tuggers, hydraulic benders, and knockout punches.
• Bend conduit by hand with hand benders.
• Must be capable of digging trenches, either by use of hand tools or equipment.
• Able to use 2-handed tools/equipment. (i.e. cable cutters, hammer drills, compression tools, jackhammers, etc.)
• Operate equipment, trenchers, backhoe, and lift trucks in a safe manner.
• Practices and comprehends safe work procedures as outlined in DKD’s Safety Manual, Haz-Com Policy, and Lockout/Tagout Policy.

Education and Experience Required:

• Journeyman License or equivalent work experience.
• High School graduate, holder of G.E.D., or equivalent training.
• Minimum of 2 years of previous experience.

Working Conditions/ Physical Functions:

• Mandatory compliance with all DKD Enterprises Policies and Procedures.
• Mandatory compliance with all Owner and General Contractor Policies and Procedures.
• Mandatory compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Act.
• The job may require working in all elements, depending on job location, time of year, heat, cold, rain, or snow.
• Must be able to utilize construction site sanitary facilities. (Porta-Johns).
• Repetitive use of arms, hands, and fingers.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, crawl, climb, kneel, balance, push, pull, and reach overhead.
• Ability to lift by oneself workloads of 51 lbs.
• Possess good vision/hearing. (Normal or corrected).
• Ability to work 8 or 10 hours per day, night shift, 40 hours per week, and overtime as required with little or on short notice.
• Must wear personal protective equipment at all times. (i.e. Hard hats, safety glasses, and safety harnesses as required) and respirators when required.
• Perform work at various heights, up to 90 ' from ladders, scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks, roofs, or other safe work areas.
• Work in restrictive/tight areas. ( i.e. switchgear rooms, crawl spaces, utility tunnels, attics, etc.).

Benefits include:

• 401 (K).
• Per Diem.
• PSL.
• Health Insurance.
• Vision.
• Dental Insurance.
• Life Insurance.
• Must have EE98J NM License.
• Room for advancement.
• Weekly pay.