Location: Southeast Virginia Employment Type: Full-Time (W2)
GovFirst is seeking a qualified and experienced Journeyman Electrician to support tunnel, bridge, and roadway infrastructure projects throughout Southeast Virginia.
The successful candidate is responsible for:
Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on commercial and industrial electrical systems, including load centers and distribution systems.
Troubleshoot, diagnose, isolate, and repair electrical components up to and including 480 VAC three-phase systems.
Maintain electrical wiring systems in compliance with the National Electrical Code (NEC) and applicable industry standards.
Inspect electrical systems and components to evaluate condition, identify deficiencies, and recommend corrective or preventive maintenance actions.
Assemble, install, maintain, and repair electrical apparatus, wiring, and control systems supporting tunnels, bridges, and roadway infrastructure.
Plan layouts and wiring configurations for new and existing electrical installations.
Fabricate electrical components and inspect completed work to ensure compliance with specifications, safety codes, and regulations.
Inspect electrical work performed by contractors and verify conformance with project requirements.
Read and interpret blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematics, and technical specifications.
Utilize electrical testing instruments to diagnose and resolve system malfunctions.
Estimate labor, materials, time, and costs associated with maintenance and electrical projects.
Maintain accurate records related to inspections, repairs, maintenance activities, and work orders.
Safely operate electrical testing equipment, hand tools, power tools, vehicles, and maintenance equipment.
Maintain, clean, and service tools and equipment used in daily operations.
Communicate effectively with supervisors, project management, contractors, and team members regarding work status and project needs.
Respond safely and appropriately to electrical emergencies.
Operate and perform work from bucket trucks as required.
Support traffic monitoring and transportation control systems when applicable.
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors or project management.
Requirements
Required Skills:
Strong working knowledge of electrical theory, methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in the electrical trade.
Proven ability to troubleshoot electrical systems in commercial and industrial environments.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Scheduling flexibility to support a 24/7/365 operating environment.
Ability to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
Required Experience:
Minimum two (2) years of field experience performing preventive maintenance and repair of commercial or industrial electrical systems.
Experience utilizing electrical schematics, diagrams, and technical specifications.
Experience working with electrical load centers, distribution systems, and safety compliance.
Required Education & Experience Requirements:
High School Diploma or GED required.
Required Work Authorization:
U.S. Citizenship
Required Licenses and Certifications:
Licensed Journeyman Electrician required.
Required Screening:
DMV records check required
Pre-employment drug screening required
Fingerprint-based Criminal History Records Check required.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Hampton, Virginia
Website
https://www.govfirst.net
Skills
Aerial Work Platformunmatched
Blueprintsunmatched
CDL Driver's Licenseunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Control Systemsunmatched
Corrective Actionunmatched
Distribution Servicesunmatched
Electrical Componentsunmatched
Electrical Engineeringunmatched
Electrical Utilityunmatched
Electrical Wiringunmatched
Electricityunmatched
Equipment Maintenance/Repairunmatched
Hand Toolsunmatched
Identify Issuesunmatched
Industry Standardsunmatched
Maintain Complianceunmatched
Maintenance - Electricalunmatched
Maintenance Servicesunmatched
National Electrical Codeunmatched
Operationsunmatched
Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
Preventative Maintenanceunmatched
Project/Program Managementunmatched
Record Keepingunmatched
Regulationsunmatched
Safety Codesunmatched
Safety Complianceunmatched
Schematicsunmatched
Systems Administration/Managementunmatched
Systems Maintenanceunmatched
Test Equipmentunmatched
Testingunmatched
United States Citizenunmatched
Writing Skillsunmatched
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