What is a journeyman electrician's job description?

Ways to describe a journeyman electrician job include:

• Test electrical systems using tools that include voltmeters, oscilloscopes, and ohmmeters to determine where issues may be occurring, the safety of the system, and to ensure compatibility

• Document actions, testing results, observations, the final diagnosis of the situation, and steps taken to resolve issues for each job or situation

• Repair electrical issues by replacing or installing components, wiring, or devices

• Determine the steps necessary to assess an electrical situation using testing devices, blueprints, and maps

• Maintain a safe work environment by adhering to all company guidelines and OSHA safety requirements and also through reporting violations of policies, procedures, and guidelines to the immediate supervisor

• Use ladders, scaffolding, platform, and lifts to work on electrical systems in residential homes, on roadside poles, and commercial properties

• Answer emergency calls quickly assess the safety of the situation upon first arriving at the scene, and provide directions to individuals affected by the electrical emergency to ensure their continued safety and comfort

• Maintain equipment to ensure it is in good condition and can operate or be used safely; report any issues to the immediate supervisor