Description: *$2,000 Hiring Bonus* Pay Starting at $32.94 - $42.44 per hour DOE $1.50 per hour shift differential for Swing, Graveyard & Weekend shifts Position Type This is a full-time position, and overtime work may be required as projects or job duties demand. Job Summary Electricians are an essential part of sawmill operations, ensuring that electrical equipment is in proper working condition and that mill production is maximized. This position will assist in planning layouts, installation, and repairing wiring of electrical fixtures, apparatus, and control equipment. Essential Duties and Responsibilities • Plans new or modified installations to minimize waste of materials, provide access for future maintenance, and avoid unsightly, hazardous, and unreliable wiring, consistent with specifications and local electrical codes. • Prepares sketches showing location of wiring and equipment, or follows diagrams or blueprints, ensuring that concealed wiring is installed before completion of future walls, ceilings, and flooring. • Measures, cuts, bends, threads, assembles, and installs electrical conduit. • Pulls wiring through conduit. • Splices wires by stripping insulation from terminal leads, twisting or soldering wires together, and applying tape or terminal caps. • Connects wiring to lighting fixtures and power equipment. • Installs control and distribution apparatus such as switches, relays, and circuit-breaker panels. • Connects power cables to equipment, such as electric range or motor, and installs grounding leads. • Tests continuity of circuit to ensure electrical compatibility and safety of components with testing instruments such as ohmmeter, battery and buzzer, and oscilloscope. • Observes functioning of installed equipment or system to detect hazards and need for adjustments, relocation, or replacement. • Repairs faulty equipment or systems. • Cuts and welds steel structural members. • PLC programming. • Troubleshoots electrical issues or ways to improve mill functionality. • Performs preventative maintenance on mill equipment to keep it in optimum condition. • Other duties as assigned. Benefits & Pay • $2,000 Hiring Bonus paid after 90 days of employment • Employee Assistance Program • Generous Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance Plans • Employer paid Employee and Family Life Insurance • Paid time off, Vacation, Holiday, Sick Leave • Employee Referral Program • 401k Retirement with up to 4.5% company match • Tuition Reimbursement Program and Paid Training Opportunities • Short Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance • Supplemental Insurance Options, Additional Life, Pet, Illness, and Accident Insurance Requirements: Qualifications • Active Journeyman License in the state of Idaho. (2nd - 4th year apprentices will be considered based on industrial experience.) • Minimum age of 18 • Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing Physical Demands/Work Environment The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. Physical Demands An employee must meet the physical demands described here to successfully perform this job's essential functions. Reasonable accommodation may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile • This position requires the frequent use of basic hand tools • The employee will be required to use their hands and fingers to handle, feel, reach for tools or materials • This position requires the ability to stand, sit, walk, bend, kneel, and stoop for extended lengths of time • The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus used for depth perception Work Environment This role may operate in a professional office, log yards, sawmill, warehouse or shipping and railyard. • While performing the duties of this job, employees will be exposed to machinery and moving mechanical parts • This position will often be exposed to noise, hazards, airborne particulates, and temperature changes • The employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts • Work in high, precarious places • Outdoor weather conditions; extreme cold (non-weather); extreme heat (non-weather) • Risk of electrical shock • The employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather) • The employee is occasionally exposed to vibration • The noise level in the work environment is usually loud Alta Forest Products is an equal opportunity employer. It considers all applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, religion or creed, gender, disability, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Small company, big opportunity! Growing & investing in employees and mills, Alta aims to be an industry leader in product quality and employee experience.
See More Details >>We are looking for a licensed Journeyman Electrician with a current card in Idaho. You will be required to complete projects in the CDA, Sandpoint, and Post Falls area. DOES THIS SOUND LIKE YOU? IF SO, CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE... TITLE: Journeyman Electrician LOCATION: Sandpoint, ID POSITION TYPE: Permanent Full-time ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES: We are looking for a licensed Journeyman Electrician with a current card in Idaho. You will be required to complete projects in the CDA, Sandpoint, and Post Falls area. Accuracy in paperwork a plus. DUTIES MAY ALSO INCLUDE: • Digging ditches, crawling under buildings, stooping, bending, standing, and climbing • Working both outside and inside. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: • Current card in Idaho. • Current drivers license. • Your own transportation to work in Sandpoint, Post Falls and CDA when needed (We can discuss mileage during interview.) • A background check will be conducted prior to employment.
See More Details >>Century West Engineering, a premier Northwest engineering consulting firm, is looking for an Electrical Engineer to join our team. As an Electrical Project Engineer, you will work on a variety of municipal projects including public and private projects involving water systems, wastewater systems, street improvements, and park improvements. The qualified candidate will provide excellence in the design of electrical systems and integrate these designs to deliver a combined package. We are looking for a candidate who enjoys problem solving, working smart and hard on important projects, in collaborative teams with multiple stakeholders, and who has a proven record of getting results. This position will report to the Electrical Department Manager and may be located in our Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, Spokane, Washington, or Sandpoint, Idaho offices. Benefits: • 2 to 4 weeks of vacation depending on experience • 1 hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked • 8 paid holidays • 3 days paid bereavement leave, as needed • 401k retirement account match • Health (PPO and HSA options), dental, and vision insurance fully covered for full-time employees and available for family and dependents • Life and disability insurance • Employee assistance program • Bonus program • Professional training and development opportunities • Reimbursement for continuing education • Flexible schedule Duties and Responsibilities: • Develop electrical site plans, electrical plan drawings, lighting plan drawings, one-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, network diagrams, electrical equipment layout and elevation drawings, electrical schedules, P&IDs, and prepare electrical specifications • Prepare and review electrical construction cost estimates • Coordinate with and review design work from other engineers and technicians • Provide submittal reviews and electrical construction oversite • Review project scope and estimates • Track and adhere to project scope and budget Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or appropriate discipline • Professional Electrical Engineer in Idaho or Washinton, or ability to apply for reciprocity • Have 4+ years of relevant experience in power systems, lighting, and control systems • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and Bluebeam Revu • Experience with design/knowledge related to PLCs, MCCs, VFDs, Standby Power Systems, and SCADA systems preferred • Experience with power analysis software (ETAP, SKM, EasyPower) and lighting analysis software (Visual, Agi32) preferred An Equal Opportunity Employer – All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected status.
See More Details >>Becoming an electrician in Sandpoint, ID, typically starts with an apprenticeship, combining hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four to five years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 762,600 electricians nationwide, with a projected 6% job growth from 2022 to 2032. Apprentices in Sandpoint earn an average of $29.97 per hour, with an annual overtime average of $9,438. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring electricians find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $108,000 annually for experienced professionals.
