Journeyman Electrician

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary

The Journeyman Electrician responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems supporting highway maintenance and facilities operations. This position requires expert working knowledge of electrical systems, troubleshooting, and code compliance, with the ability to read and follow technical drawings, schematics, and blueprints. The Journeyman Electrician ensures that all work is performed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with NEC and DOT requirements.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on high-mast lighting, street lighting circuits, underpass lighting, and roadway electrical distribution systems.
• Troubleshoot, test, and repair wiring, circuits, junction boxes, contactors, breakers, and other highway-related electrical components using proper diagnostic tools.
• Maintain and repair electrical service for traffic management devices, ITS equipment, support power feeds, and other roadway systems.
• Inspect highway lighting and electrical installations for compliance with NEC, FDOT, and local code requirements.
• Install and repair conduit, pull boxes, and underground wiring associated with roadway and right-of-way power distribution.
• Conduct electrical inspections as part of routine highway patrols to identify outages, damage, or deficiencies, document findings and corrective actions.
• Operate bucket trucks, man-lifts, and related equipment safely to service overhead lighting and signs.
• Respond to after-hours and emergency call-outs (crashes, storm damage, outages) to restore roadway electrical service quickly and safely.
• Coordinate with MOT (Maintenance of Traffic) crews to set up safe work zones while performing electrical maintenance along active roadways.
• Ensure all work areas and activities comply with OSHA, MOT, and company safety practices, including the proper use of PPE and adherence to lockout / tagout procedures.
• Maintain accurate records of work performed, materials used, and electrical components replaced in the CMMS or required logs.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of highway electrical maintenance operations.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES :

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EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE :

Required Qualifications

Preferred qualifications