Northern Dock Systems Careers

Journeyman Electrician

Position: Journeyman Electrician
Location: Greater Toronto Area, Ontario
Manager: Master Electrician
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-time
Work Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30 am to 4:30 pm (40 to 52 hours weekly)

Northern Docks Systems is an industry leader in the repair, installation and maintenance of Overhead Door and Docking systems. We are currently looking for Journeyman Electricians for permanent positions in the Greater Toronto Area, On area. As a Journeyman Electrician you will serve a vital role within our Electrical Services Department by installing, repairing, maintaining, connecting, and/or testing electrical systems, plan installations from blueprints, sketches and specifications, install electrical and electronic devices, systematically diagnose faults in electrical and electronic components as required, measures, cut, thread, bend, assemble, and installs conduits and other electrical conductor raceways, splice and terminate electrical conductors, all while continuing to learn and progress through the organization, but not limited to and include the following:

Responsibilities

As a Journeyman Electrician, you will serve a vital role that includes but is not limited to:

  • Install various types of equipment and electrical services.
  • Prepare and have customers sign all work orders.
  • Report all potential replacement equipment as needed.
  • Pick up and deliver equipment from various manufacturers to the customer site.
  • Assistance to fellow employees as requested.
  • Follow supplier / NDS warranty procedures.

Electrical Specific Responsibilities

  • Load side electrical connections from disconnect provided including all conduit and wiring required for equipment. All main power connections are subject to & require an ESA inspection.
  • All low voltage wiring for activation accessories & limits including control wiring and fire relay connections as required.
  • Installation of all types of electrical conduits – watertight, emt, flex, bx & rigid (when required for special applications).
  • All installations are to be carried out as per code and specifications where highlighted.

Emergency Service Department Requirements From NDS Staff Electrician

  • Troubleshoot electrical issues using various equipment.
  • Troubleshoot interconnection between equipment.

Other Responsibilities

  • Utilize provided technology. Example: Tablets, Cell Phone, Evernote, etc.
  • Adhere to the daily schedule provided by the Master Electrician/Coordinator.
  • Perform all routine service checks to the company truck.
  • Keep truck clean and operational at all times.
  • Keep all tools and equipment on the truck cleaned and maintained.
  • Maintain a proper level of inventory on the truck at all times to complete daily duties.
  • Advise Warehouse Coordinator when truck inventory becomes low.
  • Adhere to all regulations on customer sites.
  • Attend and participate in scheduled staff meetings.
  • Obtain and keep up-to-date records for required equipment certification.
  • Consistently attempt to improve on product knowledge.

Qualifications

  • At least 2- 4 years of Electrician experience required.
  • 309A license or 309A and 442A license required.
  • At least 2-3 years’ experience working with Overhead Doors/Docks is required
  • Sound mechanical knowledge is a must.
  • Ability to operate a Boom truck.
  • Sound electrical knowledge is an asset.
  • Arc welding may be required in this position.
  • Valid driver’s license with clean abstract.

Why Join Northern Dock Systems

  • Join a growing team that is a nationwide leader in the loading dock and door industry with 20 years of experience.
  • New customers are being onboarded daily including some of the largest brands out there, such as Walmart, Loblaws, Shoppers Drug Mart, Home Depot, Rona, Lowes and many more to give you a challenging and rewarding work environment.
  • A friendly and supportive team that’s dedicated to getting the job done right.
  • Weekly Toolbox Talks to keep you up to date on safety rules and regulations along with technical training to support your continued growth as a technician.
  • A company-provided phone, uniforms, truck and tools needed to complete your jobs.
  • A competitive base hourly rate with yearly bonuses based on performance.

If you are interested in this position, please, send in your resume and we will contact you directly as soon as possible.

Thank you and we look forward to hearing from you!

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We are Equal Opportunity Employer; promoting accessibility and inclusivity at work and offering accommodation for applicants as required and requested.

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