Maintenance Helper; Part-Time

Western Sand & Gravel, a 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,  .

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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,  .

Western Sand & Gravel is looking for a part-time summer support position to assist with maintenance of sand and gravel facilities and equipment. Maintenance helpers complete required safety orientation and on-site safety training before performing any work. All essential duties and responsibilities listed below, and associated tasks, are performed under the direct supervision of a Foreman or Manager.

• Abides by Company Safety Program and Policies while performing duties safely.
• Cleans exterior of mobile equipment on a weekly basis or as needed, using hose, soap, and water.
• Sweeps and organizes shop, sweeps concrete slabs outside of shop as needed, using brooms or shovels as needed.
• Sweeps off truck scales when there are no trucks on or near the scale.
• Cleans out fuel containments using brooms and shovels. This involves access over a 24” concrete wall and working around fuel tanks.
• Paints bollards and fuel tanks as needed. May require prep work such as removing old paint using a wire brush and scraper. No chemicals are used other than paint.
• Trims weeds with weed-eaters.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Operation of handheld power tools, including pressure washer.
• Operation of company motor vehicles and construction equipment, including high-left trucks such as forklifts, backhoes, front-end loaders, skid loaders or skid-steer loaders.
• Working inside of open holes and trenches.
• Any work involving demolition or dismantling of any structures.

• High school diploma, or currently in high school; and
• Experience or interest in a construction industry-related career.

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out written or oral instructions.
• Ability to problem solve.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to distinguish between safe and unsafe conditions.

• Valid Driver’s License

Candidate is required to meet the above qualifications. Approval of pre-employment reference, background checks and post offer substance testing are required as conditions of employment.

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