About Pierce, an Oshkosh company
At Pierce Manufacturing, we build trucks that protect people and communities around the world. To our team, there is no room for anything less than providing the absolute best. Since 1913, building truck bodies on Model T Ford chassis in an old converted church has evolved to creating highly customized, carefully designed and engineering pumpers, aerials, tankers and rescue units that have no equal. Today, you'll find more than 30,000 Pierce apparatuses on the road that are making a difference in people's lives, every day. To us, every step in the process of building our trucks is personal. From innovation and expertise, to the customization and service. Our trucks are designed to perform under the toughest conditions.
With a career at Pierce, you can expect:
Competitive Pay - pay based on experience and education, minimum starting rate $21.95 per hour
Technical premium of $2.00 per hour
Merit increases at 6 months, 12 months, and then annually
Comprehensive Benefit Package - Effective Day 1
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability benefits, 401k plan & company match, tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, paid vacation, paid holidays
Sign-on bonus for production hires that live >50 miles from their assigned work location at time of hire
Opportunities for Career Growth
Hands-On Approach
Customer Focus
Culture for Fostering Teamwork
Respected Leaders
People First Culture
Shift Overview:
Shift times and overtime hours vary dependent on position, department, and location
1st Shift: Monday - Thursday, four 10 hour days, overtime on Fridays and Saturdays
Summary of Job Description
The positions within Electrician I are responsible for checking and completing work processes for the assigned tasks. The employee performs a variety of tasks such as assembling, installing, routing, and wiring electrical parts together for the next process. The employee uses a variety of hand tools including but not limited to drills, hole saws, crimpers, wire cutters, strippers, electric drivers, etc. They must maintain a clean and safe working environment.
Essential Functions
Communicate verbally with co-workers to keep a safe working environment
Follow written and verbal instructions to complete tasks
Assembling, wiring, installing, and routing electrical parts
Use hand tools including crimpers, wire cutters, strippers, tie wrap gun, electric drivers, etc.
Drill, clean, and organize electrical parts
Lift light and/or heavy parts on and off a cart, floor, shelf, etc.
Read and interpret blue prints
Review work orders and schedules
Work with wires, harnesses, and cables
Assist in inventory of parts
Assist co-workers with lifting parts
Recognize the differences in parts and tools
Sweep and clean shop area
Work required hours and have an excellent attendance record
Work overtime as needed
Maintain a clean and safe working environment
Marginal Work Functions
*These functions may be considered essential based on location, position, and other factors.
Operate a forklift to transport parts to and from designated areas*
Use of a cart to push/pull equipment and parts to and from designated areas*
Use a computer to track down parts if necessary*
Route wires, harnesses, and cables*
Basic Qualifications
Previous Electro - Mechanical Experience.
Preferred Qualifications to Complete Essential Functions
Associates Degree in Automotive Mechanics or Electro-Mechanical or equivalent.
Previous maintenance or operational experience.
Previous experience as a Pierce team member or contractor.
Key Abilities Needed to Complete Essential Functions
*All positions require the ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. Detailed physical job analysis available upon request.
Perform all assigned tasks
Demonstrate strong interpersonal communication skills
Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions
Use and wear personal protective equipment as indicated by the task or environment
Hear safety alarms and other co-workers
Perform basic counting tasks
Read tape measure, safety manuals, work orders, and blue prints effectively
Follow instructions from supervisors and other co-workers
Understand and identify safety issues
Maintain balance when walking and standing on potential slippery work floor
Maintain balance when climbing on a portable step, ladders, and trucks
Individually lift and manipulate parts/equipment weighing up to 35 pounds
Use both hands for tool operation, carrying of parts, and assisting co-workers with heavy lifting of parts
Distinguish the difference in color of wires, harnesses, and cables
Operate and access heavy equipment safely and effectively
Remember task sequence and safety constraints
Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any part of the recruitment process, please contact our talent acquisition team by email corporatetalentacquisition@oshkoshcorp.com .
Oshkosh Corporation is a merit-based Equal Opportunity Employer. Job opportunities are open for application to all qualified individuals and selection decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic. To the extent that information is provided or collected regarding categories as provided by law it will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.
Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporation's legal duty to furnish information.
Certain positions with Oshkosh Corporation require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.
