Journeyman Electrician

Salary: $32.33 Hourly
Location : Torrington, WY
Job Type: Permanent Full-time
Job Number:
Department: Department of Corrections
Division: Wyoming Medium Correctional Institution
Opening Date: 07/23/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Job Classification: TDEL08
Description and Functions
Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The Wyoming Department of Corrections is committed to public safety, high correctional standards, and fostering a safe, supportive work environment for our employees.
The Wyoming Medium Correctional Institution in Torrington, Wyoming, is seeking a Journeyman Electrician to join our facilities team. This position performs journey-level electrical work, including construction, remodeling, repair, and preventive maintenance of electrical systems in state facilities.
The work of this position directly supports the safety, security, and daily operations of the institution by ensuring electrical systems function reliably and in compliance with applicable codes. The Journeyman Electrician helps maintain a safe, well-maintained, and comfortable environment for staff, inmates, visitors, and the public.
Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays
• Retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future
• Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities and MUCH MORE!

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed in the job level.

• Responsible for and specializes in electrical design, installation, alteration, troubleshooting, repair, and inspection of main and branch circuits of interior and exterior electrical systems.
• Repairs power distribution, transformer, emergency generators, and other miscellaneous electrical components.
• Performs planning, estimating, and commissioning of new construction and renovations of electrical systems and equipment, which requires being directly involved in calculating and balancing three-phase panel loads.
• Reads electrical blueprints, diagrams, wiring schematics, and other drawings.
• Compiles documents, analyzes test data, and performs electrical calculations to determine the source of problems and the corrective action to take.
• Uses various electrical test instruments to determine power requirements and availability.
• Responsible for ensuring a safe and enjoyable workplace, including participation in initiatives designed to promote a positive work environment.

Qualifications
PREFERENCES:
Preference may be given to those with four (4) years of progressive work experience in Electrical Trades with the acquired knowledge at the level of an Electrician, plus a Journeyman Electrician License.
KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of basic electrical, refrigeration, heating, air conditioning, and welding theory.
• Knowledge of the application of electrical and other test equipment.
• Possesses the knowledge to provide a wide range of electrical expertise in the new build, repair, remodel, and refurbishment of electrical systems.
• Knowledge of State and Local electrical codes.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
As required by the licensing board
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Journeyman's Electrician License
Necessary Special Requirements
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Must be able to work in varied or extreme weather conditions
• Ability to work in tight spaces
• Ability to walk great distances throughout the facility and grounds
• Standing for long periods
• Stooping, kneeling, stretching, bending, swatting, and reaching on an occasional but prolonged basis
• Ability to lead inmate work crews

NOTES:

• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities. No notice of eligibility will be sent to applicants who meet the minimum qualifications.
• The Wyoming Department of Corrections is a Drug-Free Workplace. All staff are subject to drug testing while employed by the WDOC.
• Successful Applicants for employment must pass a background/reference check, medical evaluation, and drug test before appointment.
• The Wyoming Department of Corrections is a Tobacco-Free Workplace and prohibits the taking, carrying, possessing, or introducing of smoking materials, smokeless tobacco, or tobacco substitutes on or into WDOC facilities and grounds.
• The Wyoming Department of Corrections complies with the Federal Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) of 2003. It is the policy and practice of WDOC to protect inmates/offenders from personal abuse, corporal punishment, personal injury, disease, property damage, harassment, and the elimination of prison rape.
• WDOC has a strict dress code policy that includes standards for facial hair, body art, and piercings/gauges. All applicants must meet the standards of this dress code to be considered for employment.
• WDOC offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and life insurance, paid vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, a tuition reimbursement program, Wyoming State Retirement and 457 Deferred Compensation Program, longevity pay, and opportunities for advancement.

Supplemental Information
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The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.
Class Specifications are subject to change; please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.
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Working for the State of Wyoming means more than a job - it's a stable, rewarding career that lets you make a difference while enjoying a great quality of life.
Employees enjoy:

• Comprehensive health coverage - medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
• Voluntary Benefits - including life insurance for you and family members, ambulance, pet insurance, short/long-term disability, flex spending and health savings accounts
• Multiple retirement options - including the Wyoming Retirement System and a 457B account, helping you plan for long-term financial security
• Generous paid leave and flexible schedules - vacation, sick leave, paid FMLA and 11 paid holidays each year
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility - for those with qualifying student loans
• Training and professional development - to support your career growth and advancement
• Employee Assistance Program - Includes paid short-term counseling, legal, financial and work-life benefits and select employee discounts
• Wellness Program - Earn paid time off and incentives by focusing on your personal health

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(TDEL08) Which of the following best describes your work experience as an Electrician?Experience definition: (This experience includes, but may not be limited to, the following: any experience working full-time as a journeyman electrician, using electrical trades.

• No relevant experience, but willing to learn.
• Less than one (1) year of relevant experience.
• One (1) to less than two (2) years of relevant experience.
• Two (2) to less than three (3) years of relevant experience.
• Three (3) or more years of relevant experience.

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(AA) Describe your relevant experience below.
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(TDEL08) Do you possess a Journeyman's Electrician License?

• Yes
• No

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(A1) Where did you hear about this opportunity?

• Government Jobs @
• Indeed
• LinkedIn
• Zip Recruiter
• Wyoming Workforce Center
• Other job sites (Wyoming at Work, Monster, etc.)
• Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
• Newspaper/Newsletter Advertisement
• Career Fair
• Human Resources Division
• Friend or Acquaintance (Not State Employee)
• Current State Employee
• Other

05
(A1) If you selected "Current State Employee" please provide the employee's first and last name, and include the department they work for, if known. Please limit this response to only one employee. This employee may be eligible for a Referral Bonus.
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(A1) If you selected Other, please tell us where you heard about this opportunity.
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(AA) VETERANS' PREFERENCE DISCLOSURE: PER WYOMING STATUTE, current employees of the State of Wyoming are not eligible for veterans' preference. If you are not a current employee of the State of Wyoming, to be eligible to receive veterans' preference you MUST have been a resident of the State of Wyoming for a period of one (1) year or more at any time prior to submitting this application. I have read and understand the veterans' preference disclosure.

• Yes
• No
• I am not a veteran

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(AA) VETERANS' PREFERENCE: If you are a war veteran as defined in section 101, Title 38, United States Code or are the surviving spouse of a war veteran who receives survivor benefits from the federal government based on the veteran's military service, and wish to claim veterans' preference, please attach the appropriate documentation substantiating your claim. Indicate below your appropriate veterans' preference status. By requesting veterans' preference, you are certifying that you meet the statutory requirements as described in the above disclosure.

• Current State Employee
• Veteran - DD214 Attached
• Disabled Veteran (10% or more) - DD214 and Veteran's Disability Determination Attached
• Surviving Spouse of a Deceased Veteran - DD214 and proof of Survivor Benefit Attached
• None of the above

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(A2) Please be advised that an incomplete application WILL NOT be considered for employment. An attached resume' is not required and is not an acceptable substitution for a completed application. Some State of Wyoming agencies use E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities at have read and understand the above statement.

• Yes
• No

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