Journeyman Electrician

L. G. Everist, Inc.; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Sioux Falls is seeking an experienced Journeyman Electrician to join their skilled team. The role involves installing and maintaining various electrical systems while following safety regulations. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in electrical work and a commitment to operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Two years of journey-level electrical experience required.
• Strong desire to work in a fast-paced, results-orientated culture.
• Ability to obtain necessary state license for SD, IA, MN.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, and maintain various electrical systems.
• Follow safety and regulatory compliance procedures.
• Communicate effectively with team members.

Skills

Electrical repair and maintenance

Troubleshooting electrical systems

Communication

Mechanical knowledge

Safe use of power tools

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Completion of technical training program

Job description

Journeyman Electrician
Job Description

Department: LG Everist Midwest
Reports to: Electrical Coordinator
Effective Date: 01/14/2025

Job Summary:
Seeking an experienced Journeyman Electrician in the industrial/commercial electrical service. You will join our team of skilled electricians to install, repair, and maintain a variety of electrical systems, including electrical panels, plant lighting, motor controls, and conveyor control systems.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
This position has no direct reports.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Must follow all company safety and environmental policies and OSHA, MSHA, FRA, DOT, EPA, and DNR regulations.
• Communicate effectively with all team members.
• Ability to assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, and related controls
• Maintain electrical equipment to meet county, state, and federal regulatory codes.
• Perform rigging activities, safety-related functions, and other miscellaneous electrical functions.
• Demonstrate safe and proficient use of shop tools (both hand and power).
• Demonstrate mechanical knowledge.
• Competence with programming and troubleshooting variable frequency drives and soft starts.
• Must possess demonstrated ability to safely utilize a forklift and aerial lift.
• Knowledge and ability to troubleshoot PLCs.
• Must be physically capable of performing work from ladders, scaffolds, and roofs to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures.
• Proficient in troubleshooting electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using testing devices such as digital multimeters, megohmmeters, etc. to ensure compatibility and safety of the system.
• Perform installation and maintenance work as part of a team of skilled workers.
• Perform duties in a work environment that will be hot, cold, dirty, and fast-paced.
• Must be a self-starter yet able to take orders as directed.
• All other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:
• Two (2) years of progressively responsible journey-level electrical experience; or, Completion of a technical training program in electrical repair and maintenance and two (2) years of electrical experience: OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities have been achieved.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment background, drug test, motor vehicle record.
• Must be available to work during normal shift hours with overtime, callouts and weekends as needed.
• Candidate must have a strong desire to be a part of a high-growth company with an entrepreneurial spirit and a fast-paced, results-orientated culture.
• Candidate will need to have or be able to get the appropriate state license for SD, IA, MN. The ability to acquire a license in CO and NE would be highly recommended.

Physical Requirements:
• Must be able to stand, squat, bend, walk for long distances, and unlevel surfaces.
• Able to work outside in all types of weather conditions and tolerate loud noises.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.