Electrician (Crushing Operations)

Ames Construction has been building America for more than 60 years, and the people who work here are the reason we continue to succeed.

We are a full-service, heavy civil and industrial contractor building critical infrastructure, including highways, bridges, mines, dams, rail, and more. Our teams take on challenging projects that keep communities safe, supply chains moving, and the country connected.

At Ames, we are Fueled by Family and Driven by Ownership. That means we look out for one another, take pride in what we build, and take responsibility for our actions, our results, and the long-term health of the company.

Guided by our core values of People, Team, Our Bond, Persistence, and Vision, we do what we say we will do, push through challenges and deliver work we’re proud of.

When you join Ames, you’re joining a company built for long-term success — where skilled people, strong teams, and disciplined execution come together to build careers and a better future.

Ames Construction is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Electrician to support our crushing operations. This role is critical to ensuring the continuous, safe, and efficient operation of crushing plants across multiple project sites. The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in industrial electrical systems, including PLC programming, troubleshooting, and motor controls, along with a willingness to travel extensively throughout the United States.

This position is based out of our Salt Lake City, Utah office, with significant field deployment to active job sites.

Essential Functions

• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot electrical systems associated with crushing and aggregate processing equipment
• Program, diagnose, and modify PLC systems (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar platforms)
• Perform advanced troubleshooting on motor control systems, including VFDs,
• soft starters, MCCs, and related components
• Interpret electrical schematics, w...