Journeyman Electrician
Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings
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Job Description
Job Summary
The Electrician II (Journeyman) performs electrical repair and maintenance on billboards and facilities
Job Responsibilities
- Installs, maintains, and repairs electrical and lighting systems for billboards.
- Maintains accurate log of completed jobs.
- Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures, building codes, and National Electrical Code.
- Troubleshoots and repairs systems related to digital LED signage.
- Maintains inventory of company-owned tools, equipment, and materials.
- Reads and interprets blueprints and technical diagrams.
- Responds to emergency calls as needed.
- Knowledge of NFPA 70E, OSHA, and safe work practices.
- Maintains local purchase and other records for parts and materials needed to complete work.
- Supervises level I electricians as needed.
- Other duties as assigned or requested.
Job Qualifications
Education and Certifications
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of education, training, or military experience required.
- Journeyman Electrician or Journeyman Sign Electrician License required.
Work Experience
- Minimum of five (5) years of related work experience required.
- Minimum state or municipality experience for the role (in hours) as mandated and where applicable.
Skills
- Must possess valid in-state driver's license suitable for light commercial vehicles.
- Familiarity with National Electrical Code and local code.
- Ability to read blueprints.
- Mathematical Acumen (Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.)
- Ability to interpret a variety of situations and instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
- Knowledge of NFPA 70E, OSHA, and safe work practices
- Capable of utilizing mobile and desktop platforms to perform day-to-day tracking of work tasks, report issues, take pictures, complete forms and inputting hours worked
- Proficient in MS Office including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Competencies
- Achievement Orientation: Focusing efforts on meeting challenges and achieving high quality results consistent with the organization's goals.
- Attention to Detail: Working in a conscientious, consistent, and thorough manner.
- Concern for Safety: Identifying hazardous or potentially hazardous situations and taking appropriate action to maintain a safe environment for self and others.
- Fostering Communication: Listening and communicating openly, honestly, and respectfully with different audiences, promoting dialogue and building consensus.
- Planning and Organizing: Reaching goals that are central to success by making and following plans and managing time and resources effectively.
Physical Demands
The demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to lift, pull, push and position ladders, ropes, pulleys, material and equipment in excess of 85 pounds. Employee is required to climb ladders and/or stairs and work at heights of 100 feet or more. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. This job is performed in an outside environment in seasonally inclement weather. The requirements of the job include occasional exposure to heat, cold, poisonous plants, and insects.
Other Requirements
- Access to a reliable vehicle.
- Have a valid driver's license CDL Class preferred.
Location
Houston, TX: 12852 Westheimer, 77077
Position Type
Regular
The Company is an equal opportunity employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status. Our organization participates in E-Verify. Click here to learn about E-Verify.
What Most Electricians Job Listings Don't Tell You
General overview for this role type; specifics vary by employer.
Electrical work in Texas is licensed by the state. You begin as a registered apprentice, accumulate thousands of paid hours under a licensed electrician, and pass an exam to reach journeyman, then master. A posting that says electrician may want a specific tier, so check which license the role expects. Pay is hourly and climbs sharply with each license step. Service and low-voltage specialties sometimes add performance pay on top.
The work splits into residential, commercial, and industrial, and each feels different. Residential service means troubleshooting panels, outlets, and fixtures in occupied homes. Commercial and new construction lean on conduit bending, blueprint reading, and rough-in on a schedule. Safety is constant. You lock out circuits, test before you touch, and follow code to the letter because inspectors check the work. Demand in the Houston metro stays strong with new building, solar tie-ins, and EV charger installs, so skilled hands rarely sit idle.
What to Expect Day-to-Day
General overview for this role type; specifics vary by employer.
Most days open with a job packet or a service route. You review the scope, pull materials, and set up a safe work area. Service electricians spend the day diagnosing dead circuits, replacing breakers, adding outlets, and correcting wiring that failed an inspection. You test voltage, trace faults, and confirm every connection is tight and grounded.
On new construction the rhythm is different. You bend and run conduit, pull wire, mount boxes, and set panels to the plan. Rough-in has to pass inspection before walls close, so accuracy and code knowledge matter more than speed. You coordinate with other trades sharing the site and keep your runs clean. Documentation closes out the day. You mark panels, note circuits, and record what was installed. The job mixes physical work, careful measurement, and steady problem solving, and a single miss can mean a failed inspection or a callback.
What Electricians Jobs Pay in Houston
Based on Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data for Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metro Area (Electricians).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metro Area. Median is about $28.45/hr.
Becoming a Licensed Electrician in Texas
Electrical work is licensed by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. You start as a registered apprentice and log thousands of paid hours under a licensed electrician. With enough documented hours you test for journeyman, and after more experience you sit for the master electrician exam. A master can hold or serve as the responsible party for a contractor license. Specialties like low-voltage and sign electrician have their own licenses. Every step ties to hours and a passing exam, so track your time from day one.
Career Ladder and Pay
- 1 Apprentice Electrician $47,237/yr
Register with the state and log paid hours under a licensed electrician.
- 2 Journeyman Electrician $59,176/yr
Pass the exam and wire installs and service with limited supervision.
- 3 Master Electrician $73,715/yr
Top tier. Design systems, pull permits, and oversee journeymen.
- 4 Estimator / Foreman $73,715/yr
Bid projects and lead crews on commercial and industrial jobs.
- 5 Electrical Contractor $84,469/yr
Hold the contractor license and run your own electrical business.
Licensing paths and timelines are general guidance for this trade in Texas. Confirm current requirements with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation or the relevant state agency.
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