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Form of workCompany Background
Western Sand & Gravel, an affiliated NEBCO Company, mines aggregates along the Platte River near Ashland, Louisville, and Fremont, Nebraska. Concrete aggregate makes up 70 percent of the mines' product. For more information, visit www.westernsand.com.
NEBCO, Inc.
NEBCO's story has been one of longevity, diversity and continued growth. NEBCO is a fourth-generation, family-owned and operated business, with more than 1,100 employees spanning 50 locations across Nebraska. Since 1908 NEBCO has grown to become one of Nebraska's most diversified and successful privately-owned businesses. For more information about NEBCO, visit www.nebcoinc.com.
Summary
Responsible for the daily repair, upkeep of plants, equipment and property of Western Sand & Gravel and provide product/equipment transport when necessary. Must abide by Company Safety Program and Policies, while performing duties safely. Consistent and reliable attendance is required.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Ensures safe and efficient operation of the shop through maintenance, inspection and repair of the equipment and operating conditions of the facilities.
Inspects and diagnoses machine technical problems in an accurate and timely manner.
Works in a manufacturing setting that requires welding, torching, cutting, and fabrication on various items for the purpose of building and maintaining the equipment and operating conditions while ensuring safety.
Maintains shop, equipment, tools, vehicle, etc. for the purpose of ensuring the availability and functioning of required items.
Requests parts, equipment and supplies for the purpose of maintaining inventory and ensuring availability of required items.
Transports product or equipment to other plants or affiliated companies &/or pick up product from an affiliated company as needed.
Operates sand and gravel equipment as required for the purpose of supporting completion of work activities. As needed, use a skid-loader, forklift, and/or loader to work around the plant and dredge.
Responds to emergency situations as needed and/or assigned for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns.
Transports various items (e.g. tools, equipment, supplies, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of materials required at job site.
Assists in performing preventative maintenance on equipment.
Operates plant based on production schedules to assure appropriate sequence of operations.
Keeps plant facilities clean and safe for efficient operation and notifies appropriate personnel of any problems.
Maintain appropriate inspection logs.
Other duties may be assigned.
Education and Experience
- High School Diploma or GED; and
- three years of experience in metal fabrication, six months related mechanic experience, and previous commercial truck driving experience; or
- An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Certificates, Licenses
- Valid Commercial Driver's License (Class A) is helpful.
Skills and Abilities
- Ability to occasionally lift/move between 25-70 pounds.
- Ability to operate hand tools, welding and cutting torch skills preferred.
- Basic knowledge of the operation and maintenance of small diesel motors and standard motor vehicles
- Ability to apply common sense and implement sound troubleshooting skills to analyze, evaluate and diagnose a problem.
- Must be able to operate with minimal supervision, be a trouble shooter and take initiative to investigate and resolve problems.
- Must be flexible regarding work assignments.
Benefits Include
- Retirement Plans
- PAID Holidays
- Insurance Benefits
- Wellness Program - with the opportunity to earn five additional days off
- PAID Time Off
- On the Job Training
Condition of Employment
Candidate is required to meet the above qualifications, task frequency and PPE requirements. Approval of pre-employment reference & background checks, and post offer drug/alcohol testing with fit for employment screening (if required) are conditions of employment.
