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Job Description
Journeyman Electrician Site Worker Memphis, TN Job Details Full-time $25 - $32 an hour 14 hours ago Qualifications Tube bending Conduit benders Construction regulatory compliance Electrical job site management Driver's License Construction plans Managing teams as an electrician Journeyman Electrician Following blueprint specifications Electrical layout diagram interpretation Pipe bending Crew management Local electrical codes
Full Job Description Classification:
Journeyman Electrician Locations:
Memphis, TN Employment Type:
Contract | Full-Time Hours | 6+
Week Project Engagement Pay Rate:
$25-$32/hr DOE — conversion to direct hire available for top performers
We are seeking licensed Journeyman Electricians for contract positions on commercial and residential construction projects in Memphis, TN. Initial engagements are project-based, running 6 weeks or longer, with top performers eligible for conversion to direct hire. Candidates must hold the applicable journeyman-level electrical credential for the jurisdiction(s) in which they will work — see the licensing table below for jurisdiction-specific requirements. Journeymen will perform all phases of commercial and residential electrical installation, work independently within the scope authorized by their license, and may supervise apprentice-level crew members under direction of a Master Electrician or Electrical Contractor.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Perform all phases of electrical rough-in and trim on commercial and residential projects independently and within licensed scope Install, bend, and support EMT, rigid (GRC), IMC, and PVC conduit systems; execute offsets, saddles, 3-point and 4-point bends using hand and hydraulic benders Pull, terminate, and label wire and cable through conduit systems; ensure proper fill ratios and NEC-compliant installation Install and terminate panels, subpanels, breakers, and service equipment per one-line diagrams and panel schedules Install lighting fixtures, switches, receptacles, GFCI/AFCI devices, and specialty equipment per drawings and specifications Read and interpret electrical construction drawings including one-line diagrams, riser diagrams, panel schedules, and detail sheets without supervision Perform layout and establish conduit runs, device locations, and panel placement from electrical drawings Supervise and direct apprentice electricians assigned to your crew; ensure work quality, code compliance, and safe practices Perform and verify self-inspection of completed work prior to rough-in and trim inspections; coordinate AHJ inspection readiness Identify and communicate RFIs, code conflicts, and drawing discrepancies to foreman or project management Maintain a clean, organized, and OSHA-compliant work area; lead by example on site safety and housekeeping Participate in daily toolbox talks and site safety meetings; enforce
OSHA 29 CFR 1926
electrical standards and site-specific safety plans Support material takeoffs, staging, and waste reduction as directed by foreman or superintendent
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
Required:
Valid journeyman-level electrical license or credential for the applicable Tennessee jurisdiction(s) Shelby County (Memphis area): Tennessee state journeyman license is recognized statewide; verify any municipality-specific requirements with the local AHJ prior to project start Minimum 4-5 years of verifiable commercial or residential electrical field experience Expert proficiency reading electrical construction drawings: one-lines, panel schedules, riser diagrams, lighting and power plans Full command of NEC code requirements as adopted and enforced in Tennessee jurisdictions Mastery of conduit systems — EMT, rigid, IMC, PVC — including layout, bending, and support installation Demonstrated ability to work independently and supervise apprentice-level crew members Valid driver's license; reliable transportation to job site Ability to lift 50+ lbs, work at heights, and sustain physical demands across full shifts in varying conditions Ability to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screening
Preferred:
Tennessee state journeyman license in good standing; familiarity with Shelby County AHJ inspection procedures a plus OSHA 30 - Construction certification Aerial lift and/or forklift certification Experience on commercial project types: multifamily, retail, data center, or light industrial Familiarity with Bluebeam, Procore, or other plan review and field management platforms Prior lead electrician or foreman experience on commercial construction projects
