Electrical Maintenance Technician

Company Overview

Ash Grove family of companies, including Ash Grove Cement Company, Ash Grove South Texas, LLC, Sapphire Americas LLC, Oldcastle Cement Holdings, Houston Cement Company, and Suwanee American Cement Company, is one of North America’s leading cement manufacturers, with a legacy of innovation and excellence dating back to 1882. The company operates 12 world‑class cement plants and a vast network of 41 terminals across the United States and Canada.

Renowned for its forward‑thinking approach, Ash Grove combines technical expertise, robust safety standards, and empowered talent to deliver high performance and better serve our customers. At Ash Grove, we stand together to reinvent the way our world is built.

Electrical Maintenance Technician I – Entry Level

Reports to:

Electrical Manager

Shift: 4 day work week doing 10 hour shifts, either Tuesday‑Friday or Monday‑Thursday

Pay: $28/hour

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Paid Vacation & Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Disability Pay
• Life Insurance
• Growth Opportunities and more!

• Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines
• High and low voltage motor testing and troubleshooting
• High voltage circuit breaker testing and troubleshooting
• High voltage circuit testing and troubleshooting
• Electric control troubleshooting
• Piping and wiring
• Basic pneumatic control
• Basic hydraulic controls
• Basic air conditioner repair and troubleshooting
• Lights and receptacles troubleshooting
• Participate in good housekeeping practices using the 5S program
• Follow all safety policies, procedures and practices
• Assist with other departmental needs as required
• Provide instruction, direction and support to outside contractors for special projects or plant outages
• Operate mobile equipment
• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor

• High school graduation or equivalent is required
• Minimum 3 years of electrical maintenance experience
• Mechanical welding and machinist skills are preferred
• Ability to read, write and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc.
• Willingness to learn; training will be provided
• Ability to perform the essential duties and responsibilities and must meet qualifications required for this position
• Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily
• Able to communicate orally and in writing
• Volunteer readily; seek increased responsibilities; take independent actions and calculated risks; look for and take advantage of opportunities; ask for help when needed
• Ability to work under pressure
• Judgment to ensure safe operation of equipment and safe work practices
• Follow all department timeline requirements
• Contact Supervisor and/or Manager as necessary
• Monitor and maintain all material flows to ensure product quality within specifications
• Serve as a role model in leadership, teamwork, customer focus, safety, and environmental stewardship to align with company goals and objectives
• Strong oral and written communication, and ability to effectively communicate with others within the organization
• Ability to work with basic applied mathematics
• Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, Word, and Power Point

Work is 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 up to 250 feet, all weather conditions, and operation of mobile equipment may result in jarring and vibratory exposure.

During duties, you will climb, walk, stand, and bend throughout the plant, frequently lift and/or move up to fifteen pounds and occasionally up to fifty pounds.

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

Ash Grove Cement, a CRH Company, is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. EOE/Vet/Disability. CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.