North Dakota Journeyworker Electrician

Position Summary:

Supervise the planning, installation, and completion of electrical systems in new or existing construction, ensuring that thee National Electrical Code and all other applicable standards and specifications are followed. Supervise electricians, interpret blueprints, manage schedules and budgets, coordinate with other trades, ensure compliance with codes, and troubleshoot problems.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate safe work habits, comply with company safety requirements
• Measures, cuts and bends conduit, using a tape measure and hand tools
• Pulls electrical wire and cable in conduit using manual and power equipment
• Moves/handles various equipment and spools of wire
• Installs electrical raceways and wire, conduit, lighting fixtures, controls, machinery and electrical distribution equipment under the supervision of an experienced Journeyworker electrician
• Installs and bends conduit using manual, mechanical and hydraulic benders
• Proper care for material, tools and equipment.
• Assist electricians by performing various tasks.
• Operates power tools such as drills, saws, pullers, tuggers, etc
• Requires knowledge of process, procedures, and methods
• Requires the use of common courtesy in everyday contacts with employees, clients, and the general public
• Night/weekend work as required
• Work as required in varying weather climates
• The ability to travel out of town and stay overnight as required
• The ability to coordinate own lodging
• All travel expenses are responsibility of the employee

Physical Requirements:

• Able to physically lift up to and in excess of 75 pounds, unassisted, frequently throughout the day (physical work is more than 70% of the job)
• Ability to safely climb up and down ladders
• Ability to work alone once instructions have been given
• Able to complete a full day’s assignments involving one or more of the following: bending, stooping, squatting, crawling, climbing, kneeling, balancing, pushing, pulling, reaching over head, and repetitive use of arms, hands, and fingers
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment and any other safety related equipment
• Able to wear personal tool belt at all times on the jobsite
• Able to work from various heights via ladders, scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks, and other safe work platforms and areas
• Able to work in and around restricted/confined spaces such as; manholes, utility tunnels, crawl spaces, attics, clean rooms, and raised metal floors
• Able to work in extreme weather conditions and elements, indoor or outdoor, including heat, cold, rain, mud, dust, and snow depending on job location
• Specific vision abilities required
• Able to work a 40 hour work week, with overtime and off-hour shifts as required

Education/Experience:

Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school; or one or more years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience