Journeyman Electrician - Durham

Travel Requirement

This is a traveling position. Employees will be assigned to various project and jobsite locations based on business needs, with assignments primarily located throughout the Southeast United States. Candidates should be prepared for regular travel and changing project locations.

Job Summary

Amteck is seeking experienced Journeyman Electricians to join our team in a traveling role supporting projects at various jobsite locations, primarily throughout the Southeast United States.

The Journeyman Electrician works under the guidance of a Foreman or Superintendent and may provide direction to Helpers, Apprentices, and other Journeyman Electricians. This position performs the installation, alteration, and repair of electrical systems, conductors, equipment, and associated materials.

If you are an experienced commercial or industrial electrician who takes pride in quality workmanship, works safely, and is comfortable traveling to support projects, we want to hear from you.

What You'll Do

• Measure, cut, bend, thread, assemble, and install electrical conduit using appropriate hand and mechanical tools.
• Install and terminate electrical devices, fixtures, panelboards, branch circuits, and feeder conductors.
• Apply a working knowledge of electrical circuiting.
• Read and interpret project specifications, blueprints, schematics, and other construction documents.
• Lay out small areas of work from electrical drawings and project documents, including underground layouts.
• Determine proper wire, conduit, and junction box sizing.
• Troubleshoot lighting and general power circuits.
• Lead and mentor Helpers and Apprentices on the jobsite.
• Safely use hand tools and operate equipment following proper training and instruction.

What We're Looking For

• 5-7 years of electrical construction experience in commercial and/or industrial environments.
• Ability to travel to project assignments at various jobsite locations, primarily throughout the Southeast United States.
• Ability to work project schedules that may include weekends and overtime.
• Required tools in accordance with company policy and the ability to use them safely and effectively.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and basic mathematical skills.
• Ability to read and understand construction documents, drawings, and instructions.
• Team-oriented attitude with the ability to follow direction and work cooperatively and safely with others.
• Willingness to participate in on-the-job, classroom-based, and/or virtual training.

Physical Requirements

This is an active construction position. Candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the role, with or without reasonable accommodation, including:

• Frequently standing, walking, reaching, handling materials, and working with hands and arms.
• Lifting and/or handling materials and equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Climbing ladders and stairs and working at heights, including heights exceeding 30 feet.
• Working in cramped areas, overhead, and in a variety of weather conditions.

Benefits

Amteck offers a competitive benefits package designed to support our employees and their families, including:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Employees receive 80 hours of PTO on January 1 following their date of hire, with a tiered PTO schedule during the first partial year based on date of hire.

Join the Amteck Team

We are looking for skilled electricians who value safety, teamwork, quality workmanship, and professional growth. If you have strong commercial or industrial electrical experience and are ready for a traveling role with opportunities to work on projects throughout the Southeast, apply today.