Journeyman - NON-UNION

Trees, LLC; Bellaire (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC seeks a Licensed Journeyperson Electrician to install, repair, and maintain electrical systems and streetlight equipment. You will read blueprints to troubleshoot problems and devise solutions. Requires highway-lighting experience and the ability to work from heights in bucket/scaffold setups.

Role includes extensive maintenance tasks, travel for storm work, and compliance with safety and regulatory requirements. Competitive hourly pay and full benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be licensed as a Journeyman Electrician through the State of Florida.
• Previous experience with roadway lighting is preferred but not necessary.

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates & participates in the electrical maintenance & repair of streetlights and related equipment.
• Install, maintain, and repair wiring, electrical circuits, switches, relays, resistors, contactors, lighting, motors, generators, surge arrestors, breakers, fuses, PLC, control circuits, drives, and mechanical equipment.
• Troubleshoots and repairs malfunctions.
• Must be comfortable working from heights in bucket trucks, snooper trucks, scaffolding, ladders, and aerial platform lifts.
• Performs routine bridge maintenance including, cleaning contacts, lamp replacement, limit switch, adjustment/ replacement, and keeping the bridge electrical systems organized and properly working.
• Perform monthly Amperage and Megger Ohm reading on electrical motors. Maintains bridge street, navigational, traffic signal & advanced warning lighting.
• Operates various tools for the work (various manual digging devices, wrenches, hammers, come-along, jackhammers, drills, ground rod drivers, hand lines, etc.).
• Performs scheduled maintenance of bridge components to ensure continuous bridge operations. Maintains span locks and traffic gates.
• Completes monthly maintenance logs and reports.
• Use of meters and other testing devices on secondary voltages up to 600 Volts.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Journeyman Electrician license (Florida)

Job description

Licensed Journeyperson Electrician

This position is responsible for the installation, repair, and maintenance of electrical systems and streetlight-related equipment. You will work with blueprints to figure out how the systems are supposed to work and use that information to troubleshoot electrical problems and come up with solutions for them.

Description

Licensed Journeyperson Electrician

This position is responsible for the installation, repair, and maintenance of electrical systems and streetlight-related equipment. You will work with blueprints to figure out how the systems are supposed to work and use that information to troubleshoot electrical problems and come up with solutions for them.

Job Type: Full-Time +, Non-Exempt

Pay: Competitive / Hourly

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting day one


• Retirement plan


• Company-provided life insurance


• Supplemental life insurance with spouse and child coverage options


• Choice of voluntary Aflac supplemental insurance programs


• Long-term disability


• Pre-paid legal plan


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)


• Paid time off


• Paid holidays


• Various employee discount programs and resources

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Plans, coordinates & participates in the electrical maintenance & repair of streetlights and related equipment.


• Install, maintain, and repair wiring, electrical circuits, switches, relays, resistors, contactors, lighting, motors, generators, surge arrestors, breakers, fuses, PCL, control circuits, drives, and mechanical equipment.


• Troubleshoots and repairs malfunctions.


• Must be comfortable working from heights in bucket trucks, snooper trucks, scaffolding, ladders, and aerial platform lifts.


• Performs routine bridge maintenance including, cleaning contacts, lamp replacement, limit switch, adjustment/ replacement, and keeping the bridge electrical systems organized and properly working.


• Perform monthly Amperage and Megger Ohm reading on electrical motors. Maintains bridge street, navigational, traffic signal & advanced warning lighting.


• Operates various tools for the work (various manual digging devices, wrenches, hammers, come-along, jackhammers, drills, ground rod drivers, hand lines, etc.).


• Performs scheduled maintenance of bridge components to ensure continuous bridge operations. Maintains span locks and traffic gates.


• Completes monthly maintenance logs and reports.


• Use of meters and other testing devices on secondary voltages up to 600 Volts.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.


• Must be able to safely enter and exit the aerial device and rear-end and maintain weight restrictions for the bucket and derrick trucks as per the truck manufacturer.


• Must be able to work with hands above head for extended periods of time.


• Work efficiently and effectively from heights.


• Must be able to lift, move and maneuver up to 80 pounds on an occasional basis, and up to 10 pounds on a continuous basis.


• Ability to communicate professionally verbally and in writing with supervisors, co-workers, and the public.

Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent


• Must be licensed as a Journeyman Electrician through the State of Florida.


• Previous experience with roadway lighting is preferred but not necessary.

Pre-Screen:

• Upon offer, employees may be required to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, background, and/or MVR check.

License & Certifications:

• Must possess a valid Driver's license.


• Current CDL preferred or willing to receive valid CDL within 90 days of employment.


• Able to pass/obtain a DOT physical to obtain a DOT medical card.

Travel Requirements:

• Must be willing to travel out of state for emergency storm work.

Physical Requirements:

• RARE(less than 10%): Sitting, Kneeling, Crawling, Color Vision, Climbing Stairs


• OCCASIONAL(up to 33%): Stooping, Squatting, Climbing On/Off a Truck, Climbing Ladders, Pushing, Reading, Lifting to 50 lbs.


• FREQUENT(up to 66%): Carrying, Pulling, Balancing, body-twisting, Hearing/Speech Range, Lifting, lifting to 10 lbs., Manual Dexterity, Speaking Clearly, Walking


• CONTINUOUS(up to 100%): Standing, Sense of Touch, Gripping, Seeing, Reaching, range-of-motion, Depth Perception, lifting over 10 lbs. to 50 lbs., Climbing

Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling 1-833-222-3066. We partner with the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Immigration Service to e-Verify all newly hired employees.

Important Information for Applicants:

• Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC and its family of companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to any legally protected characteristic.


• If you require reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact our ADA Coordinator at 1-800-248-8733, ext. 3656.


• Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of applicable pre-employment requirements, which include background screening, drug testing, and employment eligibility verification.


• Compensation determination is based on market data, job scope and individual qualifications.


• We offer a competitive total rewards package inclusive of health and welfare and retirement benefits, as well as paid time off and holiday pay benefits.


• Unsolicited resumes without an executed agency agreement become the property of the company.