Electrician - Durkee, OR - Military Veterans

Job ID:  486765

Ash Grove Cement, a CRH company, provides Portland and masonry cements to help build the foundation and infrastructure for the world around us.  We ship millions of tons of cement from our plants and network of terminals located across North America. When you work for Ash Grove, you are connecting to something bigger. We stand together to reinvent the way our world is built. Join our team and help Ash Grove build America.

Position: Electrician 

Reports to: Electrical Supervisor

Shift: Monday-Thursday, 6:00am-4:00pm OR Tuesday-Friday, 6:00am-4:00pm PST

Pay: $45.25; this is a collective bargaining position

At Ash Grove Cement, people are our first priority. We offer a complete benefits package to include:

• Potential Relocation Package
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401k Plan
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement 
• Employee Assistance Program
• Disability Pay
• Life Insurance
• Growth Opportunities and more!

What you’ll be contributing:

• Troubleshoot, calibrate and repair electric and electronic circuits, equipment, controls, and instrumentation as needed.
• Interpret and work from blueprints, charts, tables, work orders, verbal instructions, and established practices to organize and complete assigned repair jobs. Solve routine job problems effectively.
• Performs repairs, routine maintenance, and preventive maintenance on plant equipment.
• Performs the construction and installation of new plant electrical equipment and systems.
• Modifies existing plant electrical equipment, instruments, and systems.
• Inspects plant electrical systems and equipment for needed preventive maintenance.
• Inspect and service electrical motors, including bearing lubrication and replacement.
• Install power and control wiring including conduit and cable tray.
• Must be willing and able to learn operations and troubleshooting of plant environmental equipment.
• Responsible for housekeeping and clean-up of immediate work areas or in other areas in conjunction with assigned duties.
• Responsible for documentation associated with job duties.
• Aids in training electrical apprentices.
• Performs other duties assigned by the Electrical Supervisor, as needed.
• On a continuing basis observe all safety rules, and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. The employee will be required to follow all job instructions of his/her supervisor and to perform other work assignments related to plant operations and safety policies.

To succeed in this position, you will need:

• Willingness to work shifts including weekends, afternoons, or graveyard required.
• Journeyman Electrician (Required)
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in work as an electrician preferred
• High school graduation or equivalent is required
• Associate's Degree, Vocational Program or Trade School. (Preferred)
• Ability to read, write and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical circuits.
• Willingness to learn, training will be provided

What to expect in a cement environment:

Work to be performed in a shop environment as well as outdoor exposure throughout the plant.  Mild exposure to cement dust, heat, cold, and noise requires compliance with specified safety guidelines and procedures. Exposure to high elevations of up to 90 feet in height. Exposure to all weather conditions. Normal operation of mobile equipment may result in jarring and vibratory exposure.

What’s next for you?

We provide stability and advancement opportunities across North America. Use our tuition reimbursement program to help you meet your career goals.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.  The employee will be required to follow all job instructions of his/her supervisor and to perform other work assignments related to plant operations that are not inconsistent with the current labor contract, past practices, or safety policies.

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What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

Ash Grove Cement, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability--If you want to know more, please click on this link.