Electrician

Company Background

Alta Forest Products in partnership with Itochu Building Products is the world's largest producer of wood fence boards, specializing in Western Red Cedar and other premium species found in the Pacific and Inland Northwest forests. In addition to producing fence boards and pallet stock lumber, Alta's zero‑wood‑waste sawmills produce by‑products such as wood chips, sawdust, mulch and biofuel.

$2,000 Hiring Bonus (paid after 90 days of employment).

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.

Starting at $35.20 – $42.44 per hour DOE. $1.50 per hour shift differential for swing, graveyard and weekend shifts.

This is a full‑time position; overtime may be required as projects or job duties demand.

• Plan new or modified installations to minimize waste of materials, provide access for future maintenance and avoid unsightly, hazardous or unreliable wiring, consistent with specifications and local electrical codes.
• Prepare sketches showing location of wiring and equipment, or follow diagrams or blueprints, ensuring that concealed wiring is installed before completion of future walls, ceilings and flooring.
• Measure, cut, bend, thread, assemble and install electrical conduit.
• Pull wiring through conduit.
• Splice wires by stripping insulation from terminal leads, twisting or soldering wires together, and applying tape or terminal caps.
• Connect wiring to lighting fixtures and power equipment.
• Install control and distribution apparatus such as switches, relays and circuit‑breaker panels.
• Connect power cables to equipment, such as electric range or motor, and install grounding leads.
• Test continuity of circuit to ensure electrical compatibility and safety of components with testing instruments such as ohmmeter, battery and buzzer and oscilloscope.
• Observe functioning of installed equipment or system to detect hazards and need for adjustments, relocation or replacement.
• Repair faulty equipment or systems.
• Cut and weld steel structural members.
• Program PLC.
• Troubleshoot electrical issues or ways to improve mill functionality.
• Perform preventive maintenance on mill equipment to keep it in optimum condition.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Active Journeyman License in the state of Idaho. 3rd and 4th year apprentices are considered based on industrial experience.
• Minimum age of 18.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

This position is classified as safety‑sensitive, meaning that an accident in this role could result in loss of life, serious bodily injury or significant damage to property or the environment, and candidates will be subject to comprehensive pre‑employment drug screening.

• Exposure to machinery and moving mechanical parts.
• Often exposed to noise, hazards, airborne particulates and temperature changes.
• Frequent 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.
• Occasional exposure to wet or humid conditions (non‑weather).
• Occasional vibration.
• Noise level usually loud.

• Must be independently mobile.
• Requires frequent use of basic hand tools.
• Use hands and fingers to handle, feel, reach for tools or materials.
• Must stand, sit, walk, bend, kneel and stoop for extended periods.
• 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: close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus for depth perception.

• $2,000 hiring bonus paid after 90 days of employment.
• Pay: $35.20 – $42.44 per hour DOE.
• Pay differential $1.50 per hour for swing, graveyard and weekend shifts.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Generous medical, dental and vision insurance plans.
• Employer‑paid employee and family life insurance.
• Paid time off, vacation, holiday, sick leave.
• Employee referral program.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Tuition reimbursement program and paid training opportunities.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance.
• Supplemental insurance options, additional life, pet, illness and accident insurance.

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.