Journeyman Electrician

Sentryusa; Watertown (SD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sentryusa in Watertown, SD is seeking a Journeyman Electrician to install, maintain and repair electrical power, communications, lighting and control systems in industrial environments.

The role requires reading blueprints and schematics, diagnosing faults, performing tests and preventative maintenance, with supervision as needed. Valid SD Journeyman license is required; some heavy lifting and physical demands apply. Excellent teamwork and safety mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid South Dakota Journeyman License.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and diagrams.
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic abilities.
• Physical ability to lift and maneuver heavy equipment as required.

Responsibilities

• Perform all electrical tasks with general supervision.
• Terminate and install electrical cables.
• Troubleshoot equipment failures using a variety of meters.
• Read blueprints, schematics, and diagrams.
• Perform electrical tests, read results and diagnose problems.
• Installing or repairing faulty equipment, wiring, or control devices.
• Perform preventative maintenance on motors, pumps, generators, etc.

Skills

Electrical skills

Blueprint reading

Troubleshooting

Manual dexterity

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Job description

Journeyman Electrician

A journeyman electrician’s primary responsibilities are to install, maintain and repair electrical power, communications, lighting and control systems. Their training and work experience allow them to professionally analyze and detect electrical problems in homes and businesses. They often work with technicians and engineers and should know how to work with indoor and outdoor electrical components, with a focus on industrial environments.

Sentry strives to recruit people with the following core values, Hardworking, Optimistic, Passionate about what they do, with integrity and who ultimately want to "ride for the Sentry brand"...

Roles and Responsibilities

The job duties and responsibilities of this position will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Perform all electrical tasks with general supervision
• Terminate and install electrical cables
• Troubleshoot equipment failures using a variety of meters
• Read blueprints, schematics, and diagrams

• Perform electrical tests, read results and diagnose and repair electrical problems
• Thorough knowledge of various circuits
• Installing or repairing faulty equipment, wiring, or control devices Performing preventative maintenance on variable frequency drives (VFD’s), motors, pumps, generators, etc.

Requirements

Must be adept at performing a wide variety of skills, including:

• Must have a valid South Dakota Journeyman License
• Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, crawl, climb, kneel, balance, push, pull and reach overhead
• Regularly lift 51 pounds
• Constantly moving your feet
• Climb ladders (all types)
• Ability to identify wires accurately
• Candidate must be able to meet company vehicle insurance requirements.
• No driver may have any major convictions within the last 5 year period
• Drivers 25 or older: May have no more than 3 moving violations or one accident and one violation in the last 3 years
• Drivers 21-24: May have no more than 2 moving violations in the last 3 years