Journeyman Wireman's license from Colorado or appropriate state required
High School Diploma or equivalent; degree in related field preferred
4 years of apprenticeship training or 3 years with a 2-year technical degree preferred
Knowledge of electrical construction and scheduling is essential
Familiarity with algebra, geometry, and statistics is necessary
Responsibilities
Directs apprentices and other electricians in tasks and projects
Ensures safety and quality control on job sites
Plans and organizes work for apprentices and crew members
Installs raceway, pulls wire, and mounts equipment
Trims outlets and performs finish work, mentoring apprentices
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
Disability and life insurance coverage
Employee-matched 401(k) plan
Paid time off (PTO)
Access to counseling, legal, and financial advice through an employee assistance program
Generous employee referral program
In-house training programs for technical, safety, and leadership development
Full Job Description
Overview:
The Journeyman directs the tasks of Apprentices and potentially other Journeymen electricians and participates in commercial electrical construction and service work.
Compensation Range for this Role: $38.00-44.00 per hour, depending on experience (some job site incentives are available)
Must live locally! No housing provided at this time. Projects currently located in Roaring Fork Valley along with Eagle County.
General Responsibilities:
Works with a commitment to safety
Upholds the core values of Encore Electric
Acts as a professional and uses basic work ethics
Comes to work on time every day with appropriate attire and tools
Keeps work area clean
Installs quality work in a neat and workmanship like manner
Treats tools with respect
Works and climbs on ladders, lifts, and elevated platforms
Assist Apprentices in completing Apprenticeship Paperwork including hours and reviews
Lay out and organizes assigned tasks to apprentices
Take accountability for their continuing education, including:
Keeping up with changing technology
Keeping up with the national electrical code
Responsible for leading communications with apprentices and following direction from foreman including tell back procedure
Risk Management
Take accountability and responsibility for safety, quality control and productivity ensuring employees do it safe, do it right, then work on speed and on other projects
Catch and correct errors
Ensure employees work safely wearing all proper Personal Protective Equipment
Plan materials and tools needed to complete the job
May perform hot work if qualified and trained with all necessary precautions in place
General
Install raceway, pull wire, and mount equipment, training apprentices to do the same
Assemble and install small to large electrical parts and pieces, training apprentices to do the same
Trim outlets, recessed cans and other repetitive finish work, training apprentices to do the same
Use electrical formulas to figure out pipe fill, device and panel size, and disconnect
Read and understand basic blueprints
Handle material required for the job
Perform duties as assigned by foreman
Other duties as may be assigned
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of:
The construction process from scheduling to manpower to the labor, materials and equipment required for installation
Constructability and the construction process
Electrical construction to manage costs
Algebra and geometry
Statistics
Physical Requirements:
A functional physical is required to be completed and passed before work can be performed in all field positions. The physical requirements can often be completed repetitively and for extended periods of time. These requirements include:
Requirements:
High School Diploma or equivalent is required while a degree in related field is preferred such as four years of apprenticeship training or three years of apprenticeship training with two year degree from technical college.
A Journeyman Wireman's license from the State of Colorado or appropriate State is required.
Benefits:
Encore Electric provides excellent benefits for our employees, including: medical, dental, and vision plans, disability, and life insurance, employee-matched 401(k), paid time off (PTO), an employee assistance program that includes counseling, legal, and financial advice.
Encore also provides a generous employee referral program, and access to technical, safety, personal finance, and leadership training through Encore University, Encore's in house training program.
Applications will close on June 1, 2026 or once role has been filled.
For questions regarding this role, please reach out to recruiting@encoreelectric.com To request an accommodation during the application process, please contact HR@EncoreElectric.com.
