Plant Electrician

Ramsey/Washington Recycling & Energy (R&E) has an opening for a full-time Industrial Electrician at the Recycling & Energy Center (R&E Center) located in Newport, MN. Electricians are responsible for routine electrical equipment maintenance and repair at the R&E Center.

R&E is a joint powers entity formed by Ramsey and Washington Counties.  R&E coordinates recycling and waste programs between the two counties (joint activities), and owns and operates the Ramsey/Washington Recycling & Energy Center (R&E Center) in Newport, Minnesota (recyclingandenergy.org). The R&E Center manages more than 450,000 tons of trash per year. At the R&E Center, trash is processed to recover recyclable metals and to make refuse-derived fuel which is used to generate electricity. Through this system, R&E is maximizing the recovery of resources and diverting as much as possible from landfills. The R&E Center is the only facility of its kind in the state. R&E’s vision is vibrant, healthy communities without waste, and the R&E Center accomplishes R&E’s mission through partnerships and innovation.

This position will work second shift. It is a union position, and the pay is $47.72 to $51.21 per hour with shift differential of $1.55/hour when working the second shift. This position is also eligible for a $1,000 bonus after completion of 30 days of employment and another $1,000 bonus after completion of 3 months of employment.