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Gaylor Electric
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Electrical Journeyman

Raleigh, North Carolina
Full-time
On-site
1 weeks ago
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Job Description

***Onsite in Greenville, NC*** SCOPE OF WORK Ability to lead and perform installations, alterations, additions, and/or repairs of electrical systems, conductors, and associated materials and equipment within the residential, commercial, and industrial electrical industry. Proficient in troubleshooting and proactively problem-solving electrical systems. POSITION REQUIREMENTS • Uses Gaylor Values as tools to carry out all job responsibilities • Understands and complies with Company and job safety requirements (O.S.H.A.) • Understands and follows lock out tag out procedures • Acquires and maintains personal hand tools per Company policy • Certified to operate platform and boom lifts, or able to obtain certification upon hire • Able to perform work at various heights, up to 90’, from ladders, scaffolds, aerial lifts, cat walks, roofs, or other designated safe work areas • Works from all assigned types of mobile elevated work platforms • Able to accurately bend and install all types of conduit • Understands use of degrees in bending conduit (i.e. concentric bending) • Able to use two handed tools/equipment (i.e. cable cutters, hammer drills, compression tools, jack hammers, etc.) • Understands and has ability to properly erect pulley systems to lift/move heavy equipment • Possesses knowledge of and ability to properly give “hand signals” to operators • Understands various types of switching of branch circuits (i.e. 3-way, 4-way, etc.) • Possesses knowledge of circuit grounding practices, transformer connections, over-current protection, parallel circuits, fuse/circuit breakers, motors, cable trays and their supports • Possesses knowledge of effects of soil on underground installations and cables • Possesses knowledge of trench safety required during installation of underground conductors • Possesses knowledge of other trades, including concrete, masonry, metals, and wood construction methods • Possesses skill to accurately plan and install conductors in conduits and raceways • Possesses knowledge of and ability to accurately install electrical devices and fixtures in a timely manner • Able to work in restrictive/tight areas (i.e. switchgear rooms, crawl spaces, utility tunnels, attics, etc.) • Able to install switchgear and perform the required terminations • Has experience in terminations/splicing up to and including 600 volts • Possesses technical knowledge, safety knowledge, and ability to work with live and energized parts • Leads and assists in all types of wire pulls (i.e. conduit, cable tray, floor ducts, wire way, etc.) • Understands verbal instructions and heeds safety warnings • Demonstrates and exhibits proper use and safe handling of tools, equipment, and materials • Reads and understands labels, job site maps/directions, instruction manuals, and written instructions • Possesses knowledge of blueprints, shop drawings, ladder logic diagrams, and has ability to visualize completed work prior to installation • Understands and complies with NEC, state, and local codes • Understand basic math and can properly read tape measure • Able to add, subtract, divide, multiply, and accurately use electrical formulas • Takes pride in craftsmanship RESPONSIBILITIES • Reports to assigned job site location on time, as directed • Maintains and properly stores tools, materials, and equipment • Organizes materials and tools to maintain clean and neat work area • Possesses ability to dig trenches, either by use of hand tools or equipment as necessary • Mounts and installs assigned hardware (such as conduit, wires, and strapping) as directed • Accurately identifies colors of wires and conductors • Plans, schedules, and organizes tasks to meet deadlines • Accurately interprets electrical construction drawings, terminates cables, installs, and trouble shoots control wiring from schematics • Completes routine daily inspections of equipment and work areas to verify accurate and timely installations • Completes and documents regular safety inspections, as assigned • Accurately and effectively directs and trains Helpers and Apprentices in proper work practices to meet production requirements • Safely performs assigned tasks with limited supervision WORKING CONDITIONS • May require working in all elements (heat, cold, rain, snow, etc.) depending on job location and/or time of year • Must be able to utilize construction site sanitary facilities (port-o-lets) • Must have required hand tools at all times while at work site (waist tool belts can weigh up to 30 lbs.) • Must be able to work scheduled hours as well as overtime, as required, on short notice • Must be able to work in noisy environments • Must be able to remain calm in times of heightened emotional situations • Must work well with others as a member of a team to complete tasks PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS • Must be able to wear personnel protective equipment (i.e., hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, high visibility vest, safety harness, etc.) when required • Ability to stand, bend, stoop, squat, crawl, climb, kneel, balance, push, pull, and reach overhead for extended periods of time • Ability to lift loads of up to 51 lbs. • Repetitive use of arms, hands, and fingers • Ability to climb and use ladders and scaffolding of all types for extended periods of time • Possess good vision/hearing (normal or corrected) • Ability to make transition from designated employee parking areas to construction areas and be able to gain access to all levels of building/structure, even if only means of access is by OSHA approved site construction ladder or stairs still under construction but deemed safe for use • Ability to work while constantly moving • Ability to reach and stretch to position equipment, fixtures, etc. while maintaining balance • Ability to use both hands simultaneously for tying knots and for proper use of power equipment • Must be able to see color to discern color-coded wiring • Must be physically capable of pulling wires and cables through conduits EDUCATION • High School graduate or equivalency, preferred EXPERIENCE • Accredited Apprenticeship Program completion or six years on the job electrical experience required • Journeyman License requirement in states, locales, or projects, as required

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Electrical Journeyman

Gaylor Electric

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Job Overview

LocationRaleigh, North Carolina
Employment TypeFull-time
Workplace TypeOn-site
PostedMarch 2, 2026
Electrical Journeyman — Gaylor Electric