Primary Role:
The Journeyman Electrician 1 (J1) works under the guidance of a Foreman or Superintendent and may
oversee the direct work of small crew of Helpers, Apprentices, or other J1's. J1's routinely perform
installation, alteration and/or repair of electrical systems, conductors and associated materials and
equipment.
Responsibilities:
- Work independently to measure, cut, bend, thread, assemble and install electrical conduit using
measuring devices, hand tools, threaders and hand or mechanical benders
- Install and terminate electrical devices, fixtures, panel boards, brand circuit and feeder
conductors
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of circuiting
- Read and understand project specifications, blueprints, and schematics
- Lay out small areas of work from electrical drawings and project documents, including
underground layout
- Correctly determine wire, conduit, and junction box sizing
- Perform basic troubleshooting of lighting and general power circuits
- Lead and mentor Helpers and Apprentices on the job site
Requirements:
- 5-7 years of experience performing electrical construction in commercial and/or industrial
environments
- Equipped with all tools required by company policy and able to use them to perform assigned
tasks
- Demonstrate the Amteck Way in daily work activities, behavior and decision making
- Able to work project schedules including weekends and overtime
- Has an interest and aptitude to learn job-related material through oral instruction and
observation, typically in an on-the-job setting
- Demonstrate a team-player mentality by listening and understanding directions, working
cooperatively with others, and working safely without any threat to self or others
- Possess basic mechanical aptitude, basic mathematical ability, and the ability to learn to read
basic construction documents used daily
- The willingness to participate in field training, whether it by OJT, classroom-based, or
completely virtual
While performing the duties of this job, employee is required to perform the essential functions of the
role with or without accommodations. Essential functions include:
- Ability to understand oral and written instructions; ability to talk and hear.
- Compliance with Amteck's dress code and personal appearance policies.
- To perceive or comprehend by the sense of sight. Characteristics are: Focus, Color perception
or depth perception. Must be able to see small objects and small print on dials and
drawings
- Employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and remain sitting for long periods of time.
Employee will frequently use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with
hands and arms. This includes lifting arm(s) above shoulder level to install equipment.
- Ability to manipulate materials and/or equipment up to 50 lbs, frequently and at long distances
(30+ feet) as needed.
- Ability to move up or mount by using the hands or feet to include: Ladders - Step stool, 8' to 10'
ladder, extension ladder, Stairways - 3 or more flights. This includes working at heights over 30
feet.
- To stretch out, extend, or put forth a bodily part. To touch or grasp something, by extending or
stretching. To touch, lift, hold or operate with the hands up to 50 times
daily.
- To bend forward or down from the middle of the waist or the middle of the back, to bend,
downwards, to lower oneself and/or to move freely on hands and knees between 20-50 times
daily.
- Perform skilled work in cramped areas, overhead, at heights, and in a variety of weather
conditions.