Industrial Maintenance Technician - Norfolk, NE

Founded 150 years ago by a Civil War veteran and pioneer, Gerhold Concrete Company, Inc., A CRH Company, is a major regional supplier of concrete and building materials with 15 locations across Nebraska and Iowa, serving areas in central and northeastern Nebraska, southeastern South Dakota, and western Iowa.

Position Overview

Responsible for performing maintenance, installation, repair and troubleshooting work involving batch plant equipment and facilities. Ideal candidate will have industrial plant maintenance experience, hydrolic / pneumatic experience, welding, basic troubleshooting of equipment.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

• Communicates with Maintenance Manager on issues affecting equipment maintenance, personnel, and safety
• Maintains and reports to Maintenance Manager with weekly project list
• Participate in a preventative maintenance program to service plant equipment and facilities
• Receives written work orders or verbal instructions from supervisor
• Maintains project schedules and coordinates own daily work load
• Works with Plant Managers to establish timing of scheduled production plant maintenance according to factors such as production schedules, personnel for assistance, and availability of parts and equipment required for the repair
• Works with Quality Control Manager and Plant Managers to schedule and perform annual plant and equipment certifications
• Works with and Maintenance Manager to schedule maintenance personnel update training and certifications
• Works with Safety Department to correct safety and maintenance deficiencies
• Ensures that equipment and facilities are in compliance with LRC, OSHA, and EPA regulations
• Assists with scale calibrations at ready mix production plants
• Attends seminars related to employee and customer relation, proper equipment operation and maintenance, and product training updates.
• Upon approval from Maintenance Manager and Operations Manager, attends associated industry meetings.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience

• Associates degree in Electrical/Mechanical Technology, Maintenance/Project Management preferred; or equivalent combination of two years related experience and education.
• Experience with various types of welding processes required.
• Experience in troubleshooting hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and mechanical systems.

Work Requirements

• Must be 18 years in age or older.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.
• Must be able to attain Crane Operator, Boom Lift, Scissor Lift, Loader, and Forklift Certifications.
• Class A or B CDL preferred. Will required to obtain a Class A within one year of hire date, will help with training.
• Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Employee and Safety Policy Manuals/Handbooks.
• Regular, on-time and consistent attendance is required and must be willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays when necessary.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit; use hands to manipulate or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must 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 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and depth perception.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, extreme cold, and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

W hat CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

Gerhold Concrete Company, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.