Journeyman Electrician

Job description

Lighting Maintenance Inc. (LMI) is seeking a skilled Journeyman Electrician to lead a small field crew performing highway and roadway lighting repairs, electrical service work, underground wiring repairs, troubleshooting, and lighting system maintenance.

This is a hands-on leadership role. Most of the work will involve repairing and maintaining roadway lighting systems, electrical services, underground feeds, lighting circuits, poles, fixtures, and related infrastructure. The right person can work independently, lead a one- to two-person crew, stay organized in the field, and make sure the work is completed safely, correctly, and efficiently.

What You’ll Do

Lead day-to-day field operations for roadway lighting repair and maintenance work

Supervise and train a one- to two-person crew

Troubleshoot and repair highway and roadway lighting systems

Work on electrical services, underground wiring, lighting circuits, and control systems

Troubleshoot 3-phase lighting circuits

Locate underground electrical faults

Set light poles and repair pole-mounted lighting equipment

Install, repair, and maintain lighting fixtures, wiring, conduit, and related components

Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, maps, manuals, specifications, and work orders

Use testing equipment, hand tools, power tools, and two-handed tools safely and effectively

Operate or work from bucket trucks, lifts, trenchers, backhoes, lift trucks, and related equipment when needed

Maintain accurate records of work performed, materials used, and job status

Follow NEC standards, work zone safety requirements, and all company safety procedures

Coordinate with managers, inspectors, customers, and other field personnel as needed

Position Requirements

Current clean driver’s license

Journeyman Electrical License required

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent training

Minimum 5 years of electrical experience

Roadway lighting experience preferred

Ability to work independently and take ownership of field assignments

Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills

Preferred Certifications & Experience

Bucket truck experience preferred — will train if needed

OSHA 10 preferred

Intermediate Work Zone certification preferred — will train

CDL Class A or B preferred — will train

MOT / TTCM certification preferred — will train

Experience with commercial, industrial, roadway, or outdoor lighting systems

Experience with underground electrical troubleshooting and repairs

Skills Needed

Ability to identify conductor colors

Strong troubleshooting skills for lighting and electrical systems

Ability to read blueprints, schematics, electrical drawings, maps, and written instructions

Competent with power tools, hand tools, cable cutters, hammer drills, compression tools, jackhammers, and testing equipment

Ability to safely dig trenches using hand tools or power equipment

Knowledge of low-voltage and high-voltage electrical safety practices

Ability to operate company trucks with automatic transmissions

Ability to work safely around traffic, roadways, construction sites, and energized equipment

Knowledge of NEC standards and safe work procedures

Working Conditions

Work is performed outdoors in varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and wind

Standard schedule is 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week

Overtime may be required

Occasional night work may be required

Must be comfortable working along highways, roadways, and active work zones

Physical Requirements

Ability to bend, stoop, squat, crawl, climb, kneel, balance, push, pull, and reach overhead

Ability to lift up to 51 pounds

Ability to climb ladders and work from aerial lifts or bucket trucks

Ability to perform overhead work for full-day assignments

Good vision, normal or corrected