Electrician

Return to Job Listings Electrician Company: Knife River - Central Minnesota Division Department: Equipment Location: Sauk Rapids, MN Hiring Manager: Janelle L Adelman Closing Date: 12/31/2024 at 11:59pm CDT Job Type: Full-Time Job Summary: Good Pay Good Benefits Good People At Knife River, we take care of our team because we know it's our people who make us successful. We are one of the 10 largest construction materials producers/contractors in the country, and we are growing Our team is made up of hard-working people who work safely and deliver high-quality results to our customers. This is a full time, year-round position that comes with great benefits Start at 3 weeks' vacation and a separate sick time balance, paid holidays, excellent health insurance and wellness plans, company paid life insurance, 401k with company match and profit sharing, plus more Role Overview: This position is responsible to safely install, troubleshoot and repair electrical systems and electrical components on asphalt plants and aggregate plant equipment. Minimum Qualifications: As a successful Electrician you will have: 1.Minimum 2 year degree from accredited college or university in related field 2.Minimum 2 years experience in electrical field 3.Class A Journeyworker minimum, Master prefered 4.Provide and maintain proper licensure, medical card and applicable driving record 5.An understanding of electrical theory and application How To Apply Knife River is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status or any other protected category under applicable state/federal law. If unable to apply online, mail completed application to:4787 Shadow Wood Drive NE, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379. Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background check. Duties & Responsibilities 1.Responsible to safely install and repair electrical systems and electrical components at asphalt plants and aggregate equipment, following electrical code, manuals, schematic diagrams, blueprints and other specifications using hand tools, power tools and electrical equipment. 2.Installs power supply wiring and conduit for newly installed machines and equipment following blueprints and electrical codes using hand tools and voltage tester. 3.Diagnoses malfunctioning apparatus using test equipment and replaces damaged or broken wires using hand tools. 4.Diagnoses and repairs or replaces faulty electronic components such as circuit boards, soft starts, PLC5, VFD2 & remote-control systems 5.May diagnose and replace faulty mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic components of machines and equipment. 6.Replaces faulty electrical components of machine and positions sensing devices using hand tools. Replaces electric motor bearings and rewires motors. 7.Communicate effectively (verbal, listening, written) and work with difficult people under high stress situations. Self-motivated, team-player with good interpersonal skills; ability to maintain positive customer relations & act courteous/respectful of others. 8.Troubleshoot and problem solve situations/problems (material quality, equipment operation/repair, etc.). Monitor and discuss production problems with co-workers and managers/supervisors. Provide and maintain proper licensure, medical cared & acceptable driving record. 9.Ensure OSHA, EPA, DNR, safety and environmental regulation compliance 10.Performs other duties as assigned. Knife River is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected Veteran status.